Balanced Obedience

Circa 2024 . This super cute company is located in Downtown Honolulu. Has all your basic doggie needs: daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and more. Membership perks available, just sign up today! Free services and discounts for repeat customers. . Quality services, top notch customer service! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sabrina is amazing at what she does ! She is a true dog whisperer ! I have seen great improvement with these two American Akita girls in the photos 💖💖 Sabrina does not use treats or e collars. She is in the process of training all of our dogs 🐕 we are so grateful - our dogs are all well trained because of her ! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sabrina has been part of my journey from the very beginning—helping me find my best friend, training, and now providing top-notch boarding. Whether it’s time spent at the Waimanalo farm or Woof Top Dog, Sabrina’s knowledge, dedication, and willingness to help stands out. She goes above and beyond! If you’re on the fence, I highly recommend giving Sabrina a try— More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

We asked for Woof Top Dog to watch our little boy on short notice and on a Sunday. Woof Top Dog answered and everyone was fantastic and we were able to drop him off in just a few hours. Additionally, the staff messaged us everyday letting us know how Teddy was doing w photos. So glad we found them. All the staff demonstrated that they love animals. If you need a pet sitter, please consider Woof Top Dog. More...

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Absolutely love the team at wooftop dog. My dog has so much fun and is always so excited to go. It’s conveniently located and the price is incredibly competitive.

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I was so worried about leaving my dog during the holidays as the last places I left him have not been great. Woof top dog has the best service I could ever ask for. They sent pictures every day of my dog and how he was doing. They have someone living on site making it feel really safe. Kristen and Francesca are phenomenal and passionate about animal care and it’s refreshing to see! More...

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Sabrina was so great to our dog. We’ve received so many compliments from friends and family after her 2 week boot camp. Will be sending our pup here for years to come.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Forever grateful to Balanced Obedience and Woof Top Dog! Brought my puppy in when she was just 8 weeks old (and crazy), picked her up a month later a trained, obedient dog! Crew always goes beyond your needs and is very responsive. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

If you’re looking for a place that treats your furry friend like royalty, *Woof Top Dog* is the spot to go. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that this is not your average pet service. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the dogs. Sabrina does an excellent job with day training from 12 till 1 in which offers some of the best training on island. One of the highlights is their dog daycare and play areas, which are spacious, clean, and designed to keep dogs active and engaged. There’s plenty of room for pups to socialize, and the staff is always nearby, keeping a watchful eye to make sure everyone plays nice. But what truly sets *Woof Top Dog* apart is their individualized care. Whether it’s special accommodations for dogs with dietary needs or extra attention for anxious pets, you can tell that they go above and beyond to meet each dog’s unique needs. If you're in the area and want your dog to experience a day of pampering, play, and personal care, *Woof Top Dog* is an excellent choice. It’s clear they understand that pets are family—and they treat them as such! Here is my dog Dobby, he loves his days of daycare. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sabrina is the true dog whisperer of Hawaii. She speaks to dogs on another level. I’m so grateful that she took my 80 lb Belgian malinois, Sammy, for her 3 week board and train program. He now knows all of his commands and was socialized with other friendly dogs. I can now join her for a free private lesson anytime or join her free dog training groups. The groups are great because you get to practice having your dog ignore other dogs while focusing on your command. She has completely changed my relationship with my dog because I have 100% confidence in my dog and her training has allowed me to give the structure my working dog needs. I no longer feel stressed that I could be pulled down the street on our walks. I can bring him to restaurants, coffee shops, stores, anywhere and he is perfectly well behaved. As soon as I stop walking, he sits without a command. And when I tell him down, he goes down and waits for me to release him. I couldn’t be happier with Sabrina and the amount of care and love she gave my boy. The best part is now that Sammy has such a strong relationship with Sabrina (she is his second mommy), whenever I need to drop him off for daycare I know he is in good hands. I know that she reinforces the training with him. Whenever I’ve had to go to the military or out of town, Sabrina, without hesitation, and at last minutes notice, has offered to take Sammy. I would be lost without her. I wouldn’t trust my dog with anyone else! Francesca and Kainoa are exceptional people which I am so thankful they have stepped up to help me watch Sammy. Sammy loves them both! Sabrina has an excellent team and has only chosen the best people. They are kind, friendly, humble and down to earth. Just great people all around. I’m so grateful for all of the updates and pictures of Sammy. Sabrina is so flexible and will stay late for me to come pick up Sammy after class. I seriously can’t thank Sabrina and her wonderful team enough. Thank you all so much for being so flexible, and giving Sammy the best possible care!!! ❤️ you guys are the best! More...

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Luna attended doggy day care and training at Woof Top Dog today and loved it. Sabrina conducted the training session and it really reinforced Luna’s skills. Woof Top Dog 🐶 is an awesome place to send your dog. It’s in the heart of downtown and so convenient. Frankie sent videos of Luna playing with the other dogs. I will definitely send Luna for more daycare and training sessions! Sabrina and her team are the best. They love the dogs as if they were their own ❤️ Mahalo Sabrina! More...

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I started bringing my puppy Paco here after he food boarding training with Sabrina. She understand dogs and the staff she hired are the same way. Paco loves Francesca and loves coming to daycare. He comes home well-behaved and tired from having so much fun all day. 10/10! More...

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We are so grateful to Sabrina and the staff at Balanced Obedience for the care and hard work they put into our dog Bingo. Our goal is for Bingo to become a Psychiatric Service Dog to our son with ASD . We can't thank Sabrina enough for helping our family with our goals. Before coming to Balanced Obedience, we were having trouble with training Bingo to become a service dog. Despite previous training efforts, Bingo still lacked the level of focus expected of a service dog. He was easily distracted, sniffed around too much when he wasn't supposed to, and would bark at other dogs and people. We enrolled Bingo in the Service Dog program as well as the three-week board and train. There was a noticeable difference after his training with Sabrina! Bingo is now more calm, attentive, focused, and has a much better Heel. He also obeys eagerly without treats! Today we reintroduced Bingo to our children and followed Sabrina's instructions in doing so. Instead of jumping up on them overexcitedly, Bingo was able to stay calm and display proper greeting matters. Sabrina's training goes far beyond just teaching a dog how to do commands. Sabrina does not use treats and e-collars but reinforces using the bond and love and it really shows in Bingo's enthusiasm to listen and please. Bingo has real manners. For example, we used to put him in a Sit-Stay command before walking through a doorway or feeding him his meals. Sabrina's trainings taught him to wait for us to walk through doorways first or to wait for meals without us telling Bingo to hold a sit command. Sabrina emphasizes the importance of dog psychology and teaches you how to effectively communicate with your dog. She is very thorough in not only dog training but more importantly, people training. From correct posture to the way you make eye contact, to facial expressions, she really takes the time to educate you in becoming an effective handler and owner. The difference in our relationship with Bingo was astounding. It's hard to describe but the connection between us and Bingo feels stronger now that Sabrina has taught us how to communicate and understand him. This is a commonly overlooked part of dog ownership but is crucial and we are really blessed to have someone like Sabrina here on Oahu. If you are looking to improve the quality of life for you and your pup and deepen your relationship/bond, then Sabrina and Balanced Obedience is perfect for you. Sabrina's passion for helping others and their pups is priceless, we are fortunate to have her continued support throughout this journey together. Sabrina's training has improved the quality of life for Bingo and our entire family. Bingo is behaved and obedient in different environments. It really means so much to our family to have a service dog and a friend for our son. We can watch our son initiate interactions with Bingo and even improve on his social skills. We are forever grateful to Sabrina for helping make all this possible. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We are so grateful to Sabrina and the staff at Balanced Obedience for the care and hard work they put into our dog Bingo. Our goal is for Bingo to become a Psychiatric Service Dog to our son with ASD . We can’t thank Sabrina enough for helping our family with our goals. Before coming to Balanced Obedience, we were having trouble with training Bingo to become a service dog. Despite previous training efforts, Bingo still lacked the level of focus expected of a service dog. He was easily distracted, sniffed around too much when he wasn’t supposed to, and would bark at other dogs and people. We enrolled Bingo in the Service Dog program as well as the three-week board and train. There was a noticeable difference after his training with Sabrina! Bingo is now more calm, attentive, focused, and has a much better Heel. He also obeys eagerly without treats! Today we reintroduced Bingo to our children and followed Sabrina’s instructions in doing so. Instead of jumping up on them overexcitedly, Bingo was able to stay calm and display proper greeting matters. Sabrina’s training goes far beyond just teaching a dog how to do commands. Sabrina does not use treats and e-collars but reinforces using the bond and love and it really shows in Bingo’s enthusiasm to listen and please. Bingo has real manners. For example, we used to put him in a Sit-Stay command before walking through a doorway or feeding him his meals. Sabrina’s trainings taught him to wait for us to walk through doorways first or to wait for meals without us telling Bingo to hold a sit command. Sabrina emphasizes the importance of dog psychology and teaches you how to effectively communicate with your dog. She is very thorough in not only dog training but more importantly, people training. From correct posture to the way you make eye contact, to facial expressions, she really takes the time to educate you in becoming an effective handler and owner. The difference in our relationship with Bingo was astounding. It’s hard to describe but the connection between us and Bingo feels stronger now that Sabrina has taught us how to communicate and understand him. This is a commonly overlooked part of dog ownership but is crucial and we are really blessed to have someone like Sabrina here on Oahu. If you are looking to improve the quality of life for you and your pup and deepen your relationship/bond, then Sabrina and Balanced Obedience is perfect for you. Sabrina’s passion for helping others and their pups is priceless, we are fortunate to have her continued support throughout this journey together. Sabrina’s training has improved the quality of life for Bingo and our entire family. Bingo is behaved and obedient in different environments. It really means so much to our family to have a service dog and a friend for our son. We can watch our son initiate interactions with Bingo and even improve on his social skills. We are forever grateful to Sabrina for helping make all this possible. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

After getting our second dog, we decided to get him boarded and trained by Sabrina and her staff. I was very pleased with the outcome and overall kindness we got. She was very informative and made sure that we got all our questions answered before we took him home. Much like our first dog that we boarded, we saw a big difference in his leash walking and obedience. I'm very happy to be a part of the balanced obedience ohana. If you are on the fence about sending your pup, here is the sign telling you that you should go for it! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Sabrina provided me with the necessary tools and techniques to effectively communicate and work together with my dog, Reacher. By fostering a positive and supportive environment, Sabrina helped me overcome the challenges and build my confidence. As a result of our hard work and dedication, Reacher and I were able to pass the test. Our bond and mutual understanding allowed us to effectively navigate through the test's requirements and demonstrate our skills and abilities. Overall, the training program served as a transformative experience for both of us, ultimately leading to a successful outcome and a strong bond between us More...

Reviewed on Facebook

My boyfriend and I adopted our puppy, Deebo, with the intention of having him trained. We found Balanced Obedience online and had our consultation with Sabrina over the phone. This conversation was our first indicator that Sabrina was the right choice for us. She was so welcoming and answered all of our questions with confidence. It was evident that she has an abundance of experience with dogs and their behavior. When we picked Deebo up from puppy camp, he showed great progress for his age! He was only 3 months when we boarded him which Sabrina recommended is a good time to start training. He learned all of the necessary commands such as sit, heel, stay, wait, and come. Our baby is so smart and was so attentive in Sabrina's presence. We like that she doesn't use treats in her training and uses petting for a reward instead. I think it makes the pup appreciate our affection more instead of making them greedy with treats. She is also always giving us tips and answering our questions even after boarding. It's been really helpful as I myself haven't owned a dog before. We're so grateful we found Sabrina and can't wait to keep learning with her! More...

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Reviewed on Facebook

Sabrina is awesome. She's a great trainer for both basic obedience and service dog tasks, and I love that she does it without food lures. I sent my puppy Pryna to service dog "camp", and she came back home so well-behaved and ready to help me live my life, and Sabrina even gave me essential items like a service dog vest, leash, and prong collar. Sabrina is great about helping via text when I have minor behavioral questions (how to reprimand Pryna when she barks unnecessarily) and health questions (is it normal for poo to look like that), and she's incredibly welcoming and accommodating when I want to bring Pryna back for additional task training. She even sent photos when Pryna was at "camp" and gave me little updates so I knew Pryna was enjoying her time there. The only thing I wish was different is the inevitable dog smell that comes from having more than 2 dogs together, but an extra bath is a small price to pay for proof that my dog is allowed to run and play with other dogs, rather than being cooped up in a kennel. I'm so glad I found Balanced Obedience, and I recommend it to anyone who has a dog in need of training. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Sabrina is amazing. She trained my beautiful blue nose pit in the past to be the biggest baby ever. When I got two new puppy male Bichon brothers with behavior issues I knew I had to take them to her. She worked a miracle with their aggressive fighting toward each other, the barking, and leash walking. I was ready to give up and adopt either one or both to another family but now they are sweethearts after they both attended the puppy boot camp. Now me and my girls have our forever dogs that we fell in love with all over again. Don't hesitate...take your babies to Sabrina ASAP. More...

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I was so thankful to have met Sabrina and felt very comfortable with her. Sabrina answered all of my questions and concerns from the get go, that I signed up my puppy Bailey for the 2 week Board and Training program right away. Since Bailey is starting to get into her tween-age years, she was starting to test my patience and become very rascal, and so I sought out a more seasoned trainer and I felt I got so lucky in finding Sabrina of Balanced Obedience. Bailey is now a brand new goodest girl and it’s like she is so well behaved that I couldn’t be happier. Bailey heals by my side when we go for walks. She even sits when we are at a standstill. She never did that before training. If anything Bailey would take me for a walk. Ha! She is so wonderful and playful with other dogs. She is definitely well socialized with other dogs. That part was a bonus for me. She got to make puppy friends while she was at training as well. I could go on for days with all the wonderful things that Sabrina has done that made Bailey into a well behaved puppy. I highly recommend Sabrina for all your puppy training needs. You will not regret it. Sabrina will definitely correct your puppies bad habits as she has done wonders with my Bailey. More...

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I met Sabrina of Balanced Obedience when my Bailey girl was a tween-ager rascal, who tested my patience on a daily basis. It was getting out of hand fighting Bailey to drop towels, napkins or whatever she could grip her mouth on . She would drag me on walks, tugging and pulling every which way. It was quite the circus. I tried to train her myself and felt it was time to call in a more seasoned trainer. Sabrina corrected all of Bailey's bad habits with assertiveness and loving care. I was pleasantly surprised when I got Bailey back from training. Bailey was a brand new goodest girl EVER. Now when we go for walks, Bailey heals by my side and sits when we are at stand still. Just wowah!!! When I ask Bailey to drop things, she actually lets go and gives me the items in my hand. Like who is this amazing well behaved dog? I could go on for days of the many improvements Sabrina has done with Bailey. I'm just all smiles all the time with Bailey now. Sabrina did an amazing job with Bailey in correcting her bad habits. I'm very thankful for Sabrina and I highly recommend her puppy training services. It is well worth it. More...

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Our family first sought out Balanced Obedience because of a friend's recommendation. Our chocolate lab puppy was typically energetic but also getting into everything - eating rocks (and his poop), yanking us on walks, crying at night. Our family was stressed so we sent him to Puppy Boot Camp with Sabrina and she was a savior. Not only did she train our dog, Mo. She trained us. She gave us the tools we all needed to manage him. He can still be a rascal which is typical of his breed, but he's great in our 4 generation household. Gentle with the 84 year grandpa and 8 month old grandbaby. Socializes well with other dogs. All thanks to Sabrina and her team. We appreciate that the dogs that board at her Waimanalo space are all trained by her so they all know what the expectations and commands are. I've recommended many other families to her because of our experience. My cousin also had her service animal trained at Balance Obedience as well. I recently had to board Mo at another place when Sabrina was out of town, and although they were ok, it was nothing like Balanced Obedience. I could see it in his behavior. He wasn't happy at the other place. When Mo just hears Sabrina's voice on a video, he perks up and starts wagging his tail. When she picks him up, she jumps in the van with no hesitation. Mahalo to Sabrina and team for taking great care of our boy and all the other dog friends! Corey, Kawehi and Anela Apo More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I first started using Balanced Obedience through their online training program. I purchased the program and began working through it with my dog, Buddy. While working through the program, I noticed that Buddy and I needed some extra support and counseling, so I reached out to Sabrina for guidance. She IMMEDIATELY responded, listened to my concerns, and set up a time for Buddy and I to train in person to solidify our leadership skills together. My dog was very fearful and could be reactive to strangers. After completing the training, and having support from Sabrina, we formulated a strategy to help Buddy overcome his fearfulness. This was detrimental to his success with being placed with a foster family through Dogs on Deployment for my upcoming deployment. Buddy was able to meet a "stranger" family and trust both them, and me, enough to settle in. I can't say enough positive things about Sabrina, or Balanced Obedience! More...

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Sabrina takes the best care of our French bulldog. He has been through puppy bootcamp, service dog training and goes for recurring training when he boards. We only trust him to Sabrina as he comes back happy, healthy and better trained every time! More...

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I did the ower-trained service dog course and the guidance my service dog and I received from Balanced Obedience was life-changing. I did not have any prior knowledge about the service dog certification process, Sabrina and her team patiently provided step-by-step info, and detailed and accessible feedback as my dog and I progressed, regressed, and then progressed again. I highly recommend Balanced Obedience for their expertise and trauma-informed approach! More...

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Sabrina is a godsend! For a moment it looked like we might have to re-home our sweet little Max (beagle/terrier mix). For the most part, a goofy, energetic little guy that likes to love up on you, but we aren't sure how he was raised since we got him at 4 years old from the Humane Society. He showed some aggression a couple times so it was either obedience school or a new home. Sabrina taught us and Max a language to work together to keep everyone happy! He is soooo obedient now (although he still likes to test boundaries) but now we have the tools and support from Sabrina to help ensure that Max continues to stay a part of the family! No more trying to drag us along on walks, is learning more and more to display the behaviors that we want him to without prompting...it's really exciting! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Sabrina is a godsend! For a moment it looked like we might have to re-home our sweet little Max (beagle/terrier mix). For the most part, a goofy, energetic little guy that likes to love up on you, but we aren't sure how he was raised since we got him at 4 years old from the Humane Society. He showed some aggression a couple times so it was either obedience school or a new home. Sabrina taught us and Max a language to work together to keep everyone happy! He is soooo obedient now (although he still likes to test boundaries) but now we have the tools and support from Sabrina to help ensure that Max continues to stay a part of the family! No more trying to drag us along on walks, is learning more and more to display the behaviors that we want him to without prompting...it's really exciting! We're definitely keeping in touch for summer parties and boarding needs. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I have waited a few weeks since Kota's return from boot camp to write this review because I wanted to be sure that things have panned out the way I wanted it to. Having a husky that would constantly pull and lunge was not a happy experience, especially on walks. I have tried to train him myself but was at a dead end and needed further assistance. So for a few months I've been searching for a dog trainer and Sabrina was one of them. During our initial consultation, she provided me with a little training session and even showed me some training techniques that I could use right away. I was shown around the facility and was loving it, even Kota loved the environment. I ended up sending Kota the next day because there was a spot available. After two weeks, I saw a great positive change in his behavior. No longer was he pulling and trying to get his way with everything, but he was obedient! He still has that goofy personality from before I sent him, but he is obedient when he needs to be. If you are reading these reviews and wondering if this place is a good fit, it definitely is. But don't forget that Sabrina is a guide, she will help shape your dog but it is you who must continue to put in the work and make sure you follow through. She provides you with resources at the end so don't be afraid because you will not be alone. More...

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I’ve been sending my dog Abby to Sabrina for almost 10 years now. Both Abby and I have learned a lot from Sabrina and I’m just grateful I can trust someone with my dog. I can’t recommend Balanced Obedience enough! More...

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My friend with a service dog recommended Sabrina to me to help me with a new dog I was hoping to get. Sabrina coached me on what breeds would be best for me and then, through her, I rehomed an 8 month Goldendoodle pup who had been through Puppy Boot Camp. I was shocked when she told me to keep him on leash all the time until 30 days after he was neutered. In retrospect, that was an excellent practice. My pup got used to me and we bonded beautifully. Not only that, he was very well trained in his basic commands and executed them very well. But the best thing about working with Sabrina was that although I hadn't participated in any training with her, she extended to me free access to her online course and has been available to me for any problems I may encounter. I also take comfort in being able to board my dog there. He seems happy as can be and can socialize and play with the other dogs plus I know he will be well cared for.I am very grateful for all of Sabrina's help and support and recommend her unconditionally to anyone looking for excellent dog training. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My pup Ender completed service training with Balanced Obedience. He came back totally dialed in. He is doing well and learning new skills every day! Thank you!!!

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I am so happy with the results of my German Shepard ‘s 3 week boot camp training. Sabrina was very reassuring and knowledgeable. Her experience and training methods are both kind and effective! Delta is so much better and can come anywhere with us! Thank you so much Sabrina! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I am so happy we went with Sabrina at Balanced Obedience! I always wanted to get into obedience training and welcomed into my home a working line German Shepherd-Delta. She had a lot more drive and was quite the handful compared to any other dog I have owned. Delta would "chose" when to obey commands or if it was preferable to lunge, destroy things or escape to chase my neighbors (literally). I was the only one who could handle her and couldn't leave her with family or friends. I didn't want to use a shock collar and was worried a professional trainer may be too harsh and break her fun loving personality. Sabrina was very reassuring and knowledgeable. She utilizes her experience with dog psychology and pack behaviors in her training methods. She was honest and down to earth about what I could expect from Delta at what ages. I couldn't be happier with the results of Delta's 3 week Doggie Boot Camp. She listens, is calm and I can include her in all our family activities - stress free and Delta is as fun loving as ever! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I took my 6 month old German Shepherd Josie to Puppy Boot Camp and was amazed at the difference: Before, she was jumping up, distracted and very mouthy with her affection but after, she was a brand-new dog! I think having her professionally trained early in her life was the best thing I ever did. Ever since the Boot Camp, she has been so obedient, focused on me and willing to learn that it makes our relationship only joyful. It has been three years since then, and never any behavioral issues or struggle. I'm still so glad with the results.Whenever i need someone to watch her, I continue to call Sabrina. I would highly recommend Balanced Obedience, especially for puppies like mine! More...

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I took my 6 month old German Shepherd Josie to Puppy Boot Camp and was amazed at the difference: Before, she was jumping up, distracted and very mouthy with her affection but after, she was a brand-new dog! I think having her professionally trained early in her life was the best thing I ever did. Ever since the Boot Camp, she has been so obedient, focused on me and willing to learn that it makes our relationship only joyful. It has been three years since then, and never any behavioral issues or struggle. I'm still so glad with the results. Whenever i need someone to watch her, I continue to call Sabrina. I would highly recommend Balanced Obedience, especially for puppies like mine! More...

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We absolutely love Balanced Obedience. Sabrina was great with dog training our new pup! It’s been two years and he does so well with following his commands and has been given lots of compliments by others in the community. If your thinking about training—- go to Balanced Obedience! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Balanced Obedience, what acompassionate woman Sabrina is!We can't thank her enough for all herhelp and assistance through theservice dog training and certificationprocess! Amazing andcompassionate work and highlyrecommend! More...

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My dog bear is an Akita Inu, he has been seeing Sabrina at Balanced obedience since he was 6 months old. We did the 3 week Boarding-Training and currently doing service dog training. Akitas are known to be stubborn and very independent. Right after the 3 week training Bear was listening to commands that were taught such as “sit, stay, come, leave it and heel”. Approaching the 2 year old age mark Bear became very rebellious. Sabrina told us it was normal and this was a dogs “teenage year”. When we would have to go on trips we would leave bear with Sabrina at Balanced Obedience for the boarding-training and he came back very obedient. We constantly ask Sabrina how to deal with his stubbornness and she is willing to meet up to teach us and train bear more so he can give us an easier time and pass his public access test. But you have to remember that having a well trained dog isn’t all on the dog. There is lots of practices and training that comes from the owner that the dog listens to. Staying consistent and strict with training will have a great outcome. Sabrina teaches with no treats or harmful techniques. (Which helps so much because I don’t like carrying treats everywhere and it helps save money lol) she uses positive reinforcement techniques and praise. My dog loves to see Sabrina, although he is very tired at the end of the day with her he has a good time. Bear is very stubborn and lazy but even my big stubborn lazy dog will listen and do the work. He is also very scared of escalators and with Sabrina’s help and advice he listens and improves. If you want to have your dog be trained with love and care but also have a great relationship with the trainer I highly recommend Balanced Obedience. More...

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Our highly obstinate and strong-willed European Doberman, (Cutter) has been training with Balanced Obedience since he was four months old. He began his training with Sabrina in a two-week puppy boot camp. He displayed his stubborn nature right from the start; when Sabrinaasked to keep him for a third week to fine-tune his training-at no additional cost we were confident she could teach him the right way! He came home fully potty-trained, understood commands, and learned how to fit in our family of four, (two elementary school aged daughters). The techniques that Sabrina has taught our dog, and more importantly us, have grown with him.Allowing our small tween daughter to create a special bond as a handler to this 100+lb Doberman, whom she can skillfully control. We meet with Sabrina every few months to work out kinks as he continues to grow, test boundaries, and challenge the pack leaders. We get updated tools & techniques as Cutter passes through the challenging puppy years into teenage adolescence and adulthood. In addition, Sabrina has provided us with guidance on nutrition, the best time to neuter; to get the benefits of testosterone and growth, collars, leashes, and flea/tick prevention. Make sure to discuss flea prevention; Sabrina is passionate about how to best protect your pet. Our fast-growing dog (from 15 to 90lbs in six months) outgrew collars almost overnight, and she would swap them out for us regularly to keep Cutter in size-appropriate training gear. Having small kids and a Doberman, we wanted to provide the best training to ensure our kids felt confident in their ability to handle such a big dog. The Balanced Obedience technique of positive reinforcement has formed a stubborn boy into a wonderful smart dog who just wants to make us proud. You will not regret reaching out to Sabrina; she will be your dog's trainer for life! More...

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Our highly obstinate and strong-willed European Doberman, (Cutter) has been training with Balanced Obedience since he was four months old. He began his training with Sabrina in a two-week puppy boot camp. He displayed his stubborn nature right from the start; when Sabrina asked to keep him for a third week to fine-tune his training–at no additional cost we were confident she could teach him the right way! He came home fully potty-trained, understood commands, and learned how to fit in our family of four, (two elementary school aged daughters). The techniques that Sabrina has taught our dog, and more importantly us, have grown with him. Allowing our small tween daughter to create a special bond as a handler to this 100+lb Doberman, whom she can skillfully control. We meet with Sabrina every few months to work out kinks as he continues to grow, test boundaries, and challenge the pack leaders. We get updated tools & techniques as Cutter passes through the challenging puppy years into teenage adolescence and adulthood. In addition, Sabrina has provided us with guidance on nutrition, the best time to neuter; to get the benefits of testosterone and growth, collars, leashes, and flea/tick prevention. Make sure to discuss flea prevention; Sabrina is passionate about how to best protect your pet. Our fast-growing dog (from 15 to 90lbs in six months) outgrew collars almost overnight, and she would swap them out for us regularly to keep Cutter in size-appropriate training gear. Having small kids and a Doberman, we wanted to provide the best training to ensure our kids felt confident in their ability to handle such a big dog. The Balanced Obedience technique of positive reinforcement has formed a stubborn boy into a wonderful smart dog who just wants to make us proud. You will not regret reaching out to Sabrina; she will be your dog’s trainer for life! More...

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