Balanced Obedience

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Introduction: I love all of you on Thumbtack. Save 50% off online training and coaching with the coupon code: THUMBTACK Learn more about the online courses and my business on the links below. Contact me directly through my business if you would like more information, special pricing or a phone call. Looking for a dog trainer with ample experience? Online courses are available for dogs, puppies and Service Dogs. Balanced Obedience was founded on Oahu in 2008 by Sabrina Clark who began training dogs professionally in 1986. Balanced Obedience does not rely on e-collars or treats to train dogs. Sabrina has trained thousands of dogs with the effective Balanced Obedience methodology. Check out our reviews. Puppies and Service Dogs are our specialty. We are Hawaii's original Doggie Boot Camp and you can see all the happy dogs in training on our social medial accounts. Please join our pack on Youtube! Adoptions are available on Oahu of trained dogs, berenedoodle puppies and goldendoodle puppies.

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16 years in business

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Thumbtack Customer

Jul 20, 2021

From Google

I have an old stubborn Frenchie that I was losing hope on, but loved too much to stop trying. After plenty of research I came across Balanced Obedience. I reached out to Sabrina for training. She trained my Frenchie to be obedient to a leader and showed me how to take back control of our relationship. Our Frenchie now respects me as the leader and it has made a world of difference in our household. After the training program, we boarded our Frenchie with Sabrina on short notice. She was able to accommodate him and she returned him with a bath. Throughout our dogs experiences with Sabrina, she has fed him quality food, kept us updated on his training and boarding, and educated us about how we can help our dog have a better lifestyle. Our family is very thankful for Sabrina Clark! She has helped my dog and I in so many ways. I know we can count on her in the future to be there for us again. She is very reliable, honest, professional, and is really passionate about what she does. Qualities that are hard to come across these days.

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Thank you Kathleen for your thoughtful review. I appreciate you and want the very best for you and your dog.

Thumbtack Customer

Apr 30, 2021

From Google

Sabrina is wonderful! She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind, generous, and dedicated to training all types of dogs. After researching a few puppy boot camps on Oahu, and then meeting with Sabrina for an initial consultation, my boyfriend and I sent Cola, our 4-month-old chocolate brown chihuahua terrier mix, to the 2-week puppy boot camp in March 2021. It was a considerable price in proportion to our limited budget but every penny has been so worth it. Other trainers on Oahu are actually priced the same or more. Sabrina was so dedicated to our puppy's success that she gave her a 3rd week of training for free (Cola's a stubborn girl)! What sold me most on choosing Sabrina was meeting with her and learning that she uses praise-based training (no treats). Cola's training did not end at the 3-week mark either because Sabrina is still regularly checking in with us via text and meeting at our home and hers to do follow-ups. The training guide she provides after boot camp is an excellent resource and Sabrina has been so helpful in guiding us with how to tailor some of the commands and training for our stubborn pup. Our experience has been nothing but positive. I highly recommend and TRUST Sabrina for dog training and I definitely plan to use her services again for training camps and boarding.

Thumbtack Customer

Apr 8, 2021

From Google

Sabrina is a wonderful trainer. She has done such an amazing job with our Paco (a stubborn French bulldog). We notice how happy Paco is when he stays there for a few days or weeks. Totally recommended, anytime we are out of town we have the peace of mind that he is in the best place enjoying the boot camp while socializing with other dogs

Thumbtack Customer

Dec 23, 2020

From Google

We brought our 4 year old Blue Heeler, Josey Wales, to Sabrina for training and have been so impressed! Although this was a hard financial decision for us, the training has been so great that we are glad we took the leap to employ outside professional help for our misbehaved pup. Sabrina is insightful, knowledgeable and personable. She genuinely listened to our needs and helped us understand how to best communicate with our dog. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Thumbtack Customer

Sep 14, 2020

From Google

We have a 2-year old F1B Goldendoodle who liked to jump a lot, pulled the leash while walking, didn't come when we called her, didn't stay in one place, and only played with small dogs. My wife looked up obedience training programs on google and we came across Balanced Obedience.The first time we reached out to Sabrina, she was very responsive and cordial. We exchanged some emails and she recommended the 2-week bootcamp for our dog. We went out to her farm/training facility in Waimanalo to check it out and she was able to evaluate our dog and address the concerns we had about our dog's obedience issues before we began the program.The following weekend, she came over to our house to pick our dog to start the bootcamp. During the bootcamp, she always kept us up-to-date and sent us pictures and videos of her progress.Once the bootcamp completed, she brought our dog home and did a lesson with us on how to handle our newly trained dog andResults: Every concern we had above was addressed and our dog now has become more obedient, she's more confident around bigger dogs and listens to us which she didn't before the training. Sabrina did a great job and deserves the credit for these results.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Discounts for puppies under 6 months of age, dogs that are spayed or neutered, and dog owners who are first responders, military, educators or health care professionals.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first step is to contact Balanced Obedience to receive a list of services, prices and discounts. Email and text are the best forms of communication.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was certified as a dog trainer in 1987 I received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Hawaii in Zoology, the study of animals. I am a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers I am a member of the NO SHOCK COLLAR coalition American Kennel Club (AKC) Approved Evaluator to test for: Canine and Advanced Good Citizen (CGC) and (CGCA), Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU), and S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals Member of the Animal Behavior Society Member the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners Member the International Boarding and Pet Services Association Member of Pet Care Services Association Member of the American Association for the Prevention to Cruelty to Animals Member of Honolulu Zoo Society American Kennel Club dog fancier and supporter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation

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