Start Building the Bond

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Relationship

Based

Dog Training

A dog with black and brown fur and erect ears, wearing a blue collar and harness, looking to the right while walking on a street during sunset.

Obedience and Reactivity Training

 

through trust, respect,

and  a deeper connection.

Balanced dog training out of Greensboro, NC providing people and their dogs personalized training plans that promote lasting behavior change and an improved quality of life for you and your dog.

Why my training approach works:

  • A dog that trusts you will follow you out of confidence and security. Relationship-based training promotes a conversation between you and your dog.

  • I teach you to understand and recognize your dog and their behaviors. This clarity reduces frustration and doubt. You can feel confident in your training skills.

  • No two dogs or their reactions are the same. My method is tailored to your dog’s unique temperament, needs, and experiences. I help you connect in a way that regulates and benefits both of you.

  • Relationship-based training leads to behavior that STAYS- because your dog isn’t just performing, this is who they actually are. Good things happen when you advocate for the well-being of your dog!

  • Much like us, dogs are social animals who thrive on connection. When we train through relationships, we form bonds. That’s why my approach works. It transforms how you and your dog live and grow together.

You need understanding, structure, and a plan. I meet your dog where they’re at, and I do the same for you. Every walk your dog is barking and lunging. They never listen when it matters most, and your home is a stomping ground for their mismanaged reactions. Introducing your dog to a new friend? Forget about it. I get it. I help burnt out and frustrated dog owners rebuild trust, feel confident, and develop reliability. Or hey, maybe you simply have some bad habits from puppy hood, or you’re looking for a revamp of some old skills. Even an introduction to some new ones!

If you desire a change, you are in the right place.

You Don’t Need a Perfect Dog.

Dog trainer with German Shepard Dog training focus and sit stay with distractions.

My name is Katie, I am a certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist. My background includes reactivity, anxiety and fear, and abuse rehabilitation alongside long term training. I specialize in shelter and rescue dogs with high levels of stress and a requirement of patience.

I take a positive approach that includes YOU. You, as the dog owner, will feel confident in the training skills you’ll learn with my guidance. I believe dog training should be within reach for every dog owner. You’re here, you’re wanting change. You’ve got this. All you have to bring is the dog and the issues, I’ll take it from there.

Dog trainer rewarded with trust during dog training session.
Malamute Dog doing sit and stay with focus on leash during dog training session
Shih Tzu behaving calmly and sitting during indoor dog training session
Happy German Shepherd dog doing a sit and stay during dog training session
Whippet Dog walking in heel with focus during dog training session
Pitbull Dog mix walking on leash with no pulling and with focus.
Samoyed and Great Pyranese dog mix standing on table during public training session at park
German Shepard mix dog puppy learning leash walking and sit and stay with focus dog training session
A mixed-breed German Shepard dog waiting for release word during training session
Mix breed small dog during training session focus
German Shepard Lab mix training session no pull and focus walks
Labrador puppy on harness during puppy training sessions sit and stay
Reactivity training with sheltie dog sit and stay with focus
Multi dog training session with two small breed cockapoo dogs.
Great Pyranese dog during reactivity training session doing sit and stay, focused
Golden Retriever during training session giving affection to dog owner during impulse control walk
Reactivity training with cattle dog mix
Dog raising paw for dog training command or trick

Connection Starts Here

Let’s Meet Your Dog Together

  • My initial consult is all about understanding your dog and your relationship. We’ll discuss your goals, assess behavior, and create a personalized, trust-based training plan to set you both up for success.

Get Started!
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Grow Together:

My Training Services

Whether you’re working on basic manners, addressing challenging behaviors, or starting your puppy off right, I’m here to help. We meet once a week to build a stronger bond with your dog.

All sessions can be held at an agreed upon location.

German Shepard Cattle Dog mix on leash doing a sit and stay command with focus

Adult Obedience

I come to you, working in your dog’s everyday environment to teach or revisit basic obedience commands, leash walking, improving behavior and introducing both human and dog greetings.

These skills build improved behavior in public and confident socialization. We will build lasting, good habits that are great for dogs of all ages.

6 Weeks - $510.00

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Reactivity Training

German Shepard Dog standing in heel next to dog owner with focus and alertness.

One-on-one sessions uncover the why behind your dogs unwanted actions. Behavior challenges such as leash reactivity, anxiety, fear, barking, jumping, destruction and biting are addressed by a training plan curated to your dogs’ needs. Your dog is trying to communicate with you. Let’s start the conversation together.

6 Weeks - $600.00

German Shepard Dog mix puppy with leash happy and walking in heel and focus next to dog owner.

Puppy Training

For puppies aged 1 year and younger, these sessions focus on building a trust-centered relationship between you and your puppy.

We’ll go over basic obedience, potty and crate training, leash walking and greetings, social etiquette, and desensitize your pup to sounds, touch, and objects. You’ll learn how to reinforce desirable behaviors, and create good long term manners and habits.

6 Weeks - $450.00

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