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Best Friends In Balance

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Hi all, My name is Nate and I'm an in home dog trainer. I use Positive reinforcement methods with pack leadership training.. I can help teach you and your dog the skills that will give you and your pup the happy stress free life that you are looking for. my methods and Technics are highly effective for any dogs of any breed or any size. I also provide puppy classes!
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9 years in business

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2023

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2022

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2021

Services offered

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Doesn’t offer: Board and train

Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Mina G.

May 5, 2024

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Nate gave us pet parents the confidence to train our two pups. He's a knowledgeable dog trainer, a real professional. Highly recommend 👍

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Digging • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Kathryn S.

Aug 19, 2021

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Nate was wonderful with both the people (us) and our puppy. His advice makes sense and method works great. He responded promptly to any of our requests for help. Our dog is progressing wonderfully as part of our family and I couldn’t be happier with Nate as a trainer. Best decision we’ve made since adopting our dog!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Digging • Barking • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Alicia C.

Feb 16, 2022

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I'm a first time dog owner and have been working with Nate for help with my young Bernese Mountain Dog/Great Pyrenees puppy. When I first hired Nate, my puppy was a lot to manage and I didn't think I'd be capable of training her properly. As a larger dog breed, there were concerns around safety of others so training was a MAJOR priority. After even one session in person I noticed a tremendous difference in her behavior. I noticed I was actually enjoying having her as my puppy vs. before when I would dread having to figure out how to manage her behavior. After four sessions, my puppy is almost a different dog. She's more responsive to me, has stopped exhibiting bad behaviors and is a joy to go on a walk with. Every tip he's given me has worked with my dog. Non treat-based training has so many benefits and Nate is truly the expert. He's been able to answer any question I have around my dog and is always available if I need advice. He's extremely easy to engage with and works around your schedule and lifestyle. If you're considering a dog trainer I STRONGLY urge you to hire Nate even for a few sessions!! You'll notice the difference with your dog and develop skills as a dog owner that will last.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Leash pulling • Chewing • Biting • Crate training • Digging • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Codruta M.

Sep 23, 2022

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We are very happy with Nate's insights into how to understand our dog and get found his perspectives invaluable as we move forward with her training. This is the training we humans actually needed! Nate's lessons are simply world class, affordable, and very much appreciated. Thank you for working with us!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Destructive behavior • House training • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Maggie H.

Jul 17, 2021

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Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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