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The Balanced K-9, LLC

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Every dog can be a well-balanced dog with the right direction and guidance. Finding the right mix of structure and incentives requires understanding the animal, its personality, and how to best motivate it.
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Hired 63 times

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7 employees

9 years in business

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2024

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Cat

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Evaluate needs

Address nuisance behaviors

Address fears or anxieties

Teach basic commands

Location of training

At customers' home

At my facility

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

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Maria G.

Apr 18, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

I am so fortunate to have found this wonderful pet training business on Thumbtack. I have a border collie puppy who, after spending 3 weeks with Balance K-9 was awesomely trained including on the treadmill. She obeys all her new commands, making it much easier for me. (I’m 75). The team members are all professional, loving and patient. I unreservedly recommend them!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • House training • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Katherine V.

Oct 10, 2021

Hired on Thumbtack

I am so head over heels with my Roxie’s progress . The support in her success is all a result of the diligence and compassion that came from day one. Roxie is a thick headed 6 year old Pure breed german shepherd who is very protective bad behavior that was aggressive and also suffered with separation anxiety in 4 weeks they were able to get her to respond to commands and also gave me the tools ( training) to build on her success. Prior to Roxie attending “camp” (that’s what we referred her stay with balanced k9 ) I had to lock her up when my grandchildren came over and now After her boot camp stay with Chuck and Luciana’s team we have a very happy household all together from day one of her return

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Katy S.

Aug 17, 2021

Hired on Thumbtack

We are thrilled that we found Luciana and Chuck. We were unsure that our 11 year old rescue, Gigi, could learn new behaviors and correct the behaviors that were causing her (and us) distress. She was reactive on leash, barking/crying when we left the house, and reactive to kids. We had many concerns, and Luciana and Chuck heard them all. We imagined it would take 6 weeks at least, but after 3, they told us she was ready to come home. Since picking her up, it’s like we have a different dog. She walks without issue, knows her “place” at home, happily stays in her crate, and just seems less anxious overall. Chuck and Luciana have also been responsive via email with follow up questions as we’ve transitioned her back home. We are truly impressed with the level of care, knowledge and correspondence throughout the process. Would highly recommend—especially for people who may doubt that old dogs can learn new tricks!

Details: 10 years or older • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • Biting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

The Balanced K-9, LLC's reply
Katy, It was a pleasure to work with Gigi as well as you and your husband. She proves that we are never too old to learn and change habits. The real key to her success is her owners. You were both extremely engaged from the start, asked lots of great questions, challenged assumptions and evidenced a willingness to make adjustments on your side. That is the true recipe for success. Thank you for the opportunity to work with your wonderful girl. Chucka nd Luciana
Dog Training
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Ariana C.

Jul 20, 2021

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I cannot say enough great things about my (and my pups) experience with The Balanced K-9! Truly amazing! I have a 8 month old male pitbull/ lab mix who is extremely outgoing and playful - but was misbehaving, had very poor recall, separation anxiety, biting, you name it. He would bark when left alone, destroy anything he could grab, pee, etc. I was looking for a program that would provide him with the basic commands, as well as behavior modification. He was with the Balanced K-9 team for 4 weeks, and I was given updates (videos, pictures, etc) every few days! They explained the process before hand when we dropped him off- and answered all of my questions. He has been home for a few days and already is starting to pick up the change in environment well! Luciana, Chuck, and the team were very thorough and helpful when he came back, and gave us all of the tools we need to continue to reinforce his new way of living!!! I am so grateful for them - I was always stressed out and didnt know what to do anymore and now I can relax, work without disruption, leave the room without him barking, and he will only get better as time goes on! Thank you so so much!!! I would recommend them to everyone!!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Destructive behavior • Chewing • At the pro’s location

The Balanced K-9, LLC's reply
Ariana, You and your family deserve all the credit. Paco is a wonderful dog who simply needed a little structure and guidance to understand how to prosper in the human world. The willingness of you and your family to put in the work to understand how to maintain these better habits will help Paco prosper. Thank you for the opportunity to work with this wonderful dog. Chuck and Luciana
Dog Training
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Jessica B.

Dec 9, 2020

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PLEASE reach out to The Balanced K-9 with your dog training needs. You will not be disappointed! I really did not think I could ever feel fully comfortable leaving my dog with anyone at all, but Luciana and Chuck are so knowledgable, personable, and professional that I left their home with absolute no worries about my Luna (7 and a half month old GSD). Luna came home being able to walk in an amazing heel with both my boyfriend and I, she was able to hold a down stay in a pet store, and she is overall calmer. I am extremely optimistic about Luna’s future thanks to The Balanced K9! They gave us the information and tools necessary to ensure Luna’s success.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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