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Balanced dog training services located in Minneapolis, MN What does this mean? Training tools help establish clear lines of communication.

At pet.techniques, we focus on blending traditional behavior training with our practical, “lifestyle” approach. We simply help owners learn how to live more comfortably and stress-free with their dogs. It’s clear we all want well-behaved dogs, and how we get there is a combination of effective leadership and using tools to help clarify expectations. Balanced training (a hybrid of “yes” and “no”) r

evolves around clarity, intention, and purpose. Structure helps teach dogs boundaries and rules so they can live successfully in this world. How your dog views you and their environment often dictates how they behave and act- a big reason why we believe relationship is the root of most unwanted behaviors. Our job is to help identify barriers and help you and your dog overcome them. We take our job seriously because we know what it’s like to struggle with this process, so join us as we continue empowering dogs and owners everywhere!

04/06/2025

Don’t sugarcoat the bios.

OK, I’m writing this with 1000% support of rescues and all who volunteer their time, their homes, and their hearts to provide stable homes for dogs. We are strong advocates of rescue groups that ethically place dogs with adopters who share values, lifestyle, and training goals.

We’re well aware that rescues are overworked, under-funded, and are doing their absolute best to adopt dogs out as quickly and safely as possible, even when the work seems never-ending.

That being said, there’s a difference between putting a “positive spin” in a dog’s bio and straight up withholding information, or worse, lying about a dog’s temperament.

From personal experience and validation from families who have adopted our foster dogs, honesty always wins. Sometimes it might not be what we want to say, like a dog that’s maybe bitten a dog or person in the past, or a dog that requires a very specific lifestyle to succeed, but the right family will understand that rescue dogs come with a particular amount of baggage, and that’s ok 🖤

Whether you’re a foster person, adopter, or dog owner struggling to accept your dog’s limitations, know you’re not alone. It’s our job as humans to learn about our dogs, advocate for our dogs, and do what we can to help them succeed.

01/06/2025

This lil business turns 8 years old today!

To anyone who has worked with us in any capacity, THANK YOU. Your support, your business, and your referrals have kept this thing going full throttle since the day it began. Unreal. 🖤

I’m just as fired up as the day I launched this passion project. I don’t take this job lightly at all and have always prioritized being the best teacher for our clients and their dogs.

Sure, running your own business can be stressful, exhausting, and laborious, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I have the absolute best support system in Cori Miller, who has jumped in to help with boarding dogs, our daycare crew, and our super fun pet portrait service. Thanks babe 🥰

Here’s to many more years of learning and helping dogs and families live their best lives!

17/01/2025

The training process is a team effort shared between the trainer and the owner(s). Each party has a responsbility in helping the dog become the absolute best.

One party is responsbile for identifying, addressing, and reshaping unwanted behaviors, then coaching on how to proceed.

The other party is responsible for committing to the process and understanding that the (hard) work moving forward is all for a happier, more enjoyable life with their dog.

It’s a useless process if a dog excels during a training program, then upon returning home, reverts back to old patterns due to the family not continuing where the trainer left off. In the big picture, a dog spending time at a program is a mere blip in their life compared to how much time they’ll spend at home with their family.

04/01/2025

There’s no shortcut to having a healthy relationship with your dog. It’s about the willingness to commit to a routine and the understanding that some things are going to be uncomfortable, challenging, and unfamiliar.

But we do it because on the other side is a happier, more enjoyable life together.

Time to dig in.

23/12/2024

Beyond grateful to all of the new dogs and families we worked with this year!

Thank you all for trusting me with your loved ones. I’m honored to have earned your business and your support. I love this job ♥️

Happy Holidays! See you next year!

22/12/2024

It’s crucial that you establish a structured routine BEFORE bringing your baby home, because once you step in the door you will be busy!

Crating and Place (boundaries) are going to be your two most important interior efforts. Use the crate when you can’t focus on baby and dog, and use Place for family time when you’d like to include your dog but not have them interferring with feeding, changing, etc.

Continue focusing on maintaining a consistent routine so that everyone in the house is safe and happy!

19/12/2024

1. If you have a family dog, it means they haven’t been professionally trained to protect and guard.

2. Assuming this role comes with MASSIVE stress which isn’t how we should allow our dogs to live.

3. Role assumptions mean there is a relationship disconnect- humans who lack the ability and understanding to effectively lead their dog will experience life with a dog who is anxious, reactive, fearful, protective, etc.

There’s a difference between a dog who can “alert” versus a dog who barks at anything and everything (delivery people, neighbor dogs, exterior noises, etc.).

One has good judgement and the other is impulsive.

17/12/2024

I discipline the s*** out of my dogs so that I can love the s*** out of them.

Getting your relationship back on track is all about addition...

Adding more structure to your dog, adding tools to your toolbox to help communicate, adding useful commands to your vocabularly to better guide your dog, etc.

At the end of the day, I love my dogs (as we all do), so I’ve done the work to understand that “loving” them is only half the battle. If I stop there I’ll only experience short-term satisfaction.

I’ve also got to embrace the disciplinary role to help them learn. Learn about boundaries, consequences, and accountability- all things that are essential to a clear understanding of the world.

Your level of care MUST be balanced. Love with affection, but love with leadership.

01/11/2024

We have a new face joining us this month!

Lilly the Airedale Terrier is here to work on her leash manners and general listening skills. She’s become quite reactive to dogs, small animals, and kids outside, which makes for very challenging walks (especially with the lack of helpful training tools).

Lilly desperately needs better recall as she regularly runs through her invisible fence to chase after things. 😬

We’re going to set her up with helpful tools so that communication is a breeze and her family can have some reassurance with her manners! Stay tuned!

29/10/2024

“Stacking” means you’re utilizing many small interactions throughout the day to reinforce expectations, boundaries, rules, and consequences. This creates healthy leverage, which is often what’s needed to improve how your dog sees you.

This looks like:
• Waiting at doorways (Thresholds)
• Waiting for food
• Boundary commands (Down, Place)
• Leash manners (Heel)

Getting your dog to pay attention or listen better won’t come from changing one single tactic, it comes from creating an environment where many rules, many boundaries, and consistent expectations are in place.

23/10/2024

Why our two dogs have different rules.

Like kids, your parenting style should reflect what your child needs to succeed, be it more patience and nurture, or consistency and sternness. Our two personal dogs both require a different skillset and approach, here’s why:

Uma (Doberman) is pushy, persistent, and highly intelligent, so soft permissiveness and inconsistent leadership creates major gaps for unwanted behavior to form. She requires massive amounts of structure and high levels of accountability to keep her behavior in check and her mental state healthy and clear. Loving through leadership and direction is how she thrives.

Finn (Berner) is far less demanding (minus his grooming requirements 🤪) in terms of behavior. Yes, he takes lots of time to warm up to new people, but on a daily basis, he is granted more freedom to do what he pleases (typically sporadic naps interrupted by meal times). He is allowed more because he can handle more.

If you have a multi-dog home, just remember that there should be a general consensus and understanding of hierarchy, but also that each of your dogs may need extra attention in certain moments (less free roam, more crate time, longer structured walks, etc.) ❤️

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22/10/2024

This is one of the most common obstacles I see owner’s experiencing.

The reality is, corrections (aka consequences) are a part of the learning process. Our dogs need to experience failure so that they can learn from it and succeed. Dogs are transparent beings, if what you’re doing is working, they’ll tell you.

Do you ever find yourself in the cycle of saying “no! no! no!”? It’s because that word doesn’t have enough weight behind it.

I often see owners following through with the proper steps, marking with “no” when their dog doesn’t listen, but the consequence usually comes up short. The dog doesn’t believe them which then creates an opportunity for ongoing resistance.

Firmness is necessary in certain moments, which is a hard pill to swallow, but trust me, once we realize that it’s OK to have these tough conversations, we’ll finally be able to get past whatever it is we’re struggling with. You will be better and your dog will be better. It’s not a training style or preference, it’s just how it is.

Be as firm as you need to so that you can be as soft as you want. This is what true love and leadership requires.

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At pet.techniques, we focus on the artistry that creates balance between human and dog. Implementing balanced training techniques (a hybrid of “yes” and “no”) is how we get there. We believe in tailoring our approach to fit each dog’s need, and use training tools to our advantage. Your relationship with your dog is everything, and we believe training is an incredible way to build a positive bond. We are here to help build confidence in you and your dog as we implement balanced training techniques into your life. Our goal is to advocate for your dog, establish leadership, and form positive habits and a healthy state of mind. We are very passionate about helping create clear communication between dog and owner, and are very excited to share our methods with you!