What happens if I don’t get the results I want, is there a guarantee?
Due to many different aspects involved to create a calm, balanced, well-behaved pet - including owner commitment, consistency, and the ability to follow-through, it would be unethical for a 100% guarantee.
However, when paired with our amazing training system, owners see dramatic transformations with their dogs almost every time!
Once you hire us, we are your family.
Your success, peace of mind, and happiness is our biggest priority!
Does Pack to Balance use rewards & treats?
Our training system is more than reward based through inclusion of daily activities, gentle praise and the amazing relationship that bonds human and dog together. Food can be very useful in different situations and scenarios, but food is not something we want our pets to have a relationship built upon.
A dog will follow a cookie till it's gone, but they'll follow a leader regardless of distraction.
Adrenaline is something not very often talked about in terms of our pets, it is something that happens when a dog is over excited - far beyond the point of being able to focus, listen, learn, or have any impulses.
Basically, the portion of the brain that makes decisions is crippled.
Sometimes the dogs cognitive function to even hear you can shut down as the intensity becomes too much. Food stimulates this over excitement, allowing the dog to become adrenalized. The dog begins popping up, salivating, twitching, and just waiting for that food reward. Many times, we find this behavior unhealthy. We find that many owners complain about this reaction, and we find it very counter-productive. Here at Pack to Balance, we believe in creating a calm family pet, and a solid relationship built on trust and respect.
Remember there is always an exception to every rule.
Why don’t you teach the “Watch me” or “Stay” que?
We do not teach these ques because they are built into our training.
When a dog is told a que ( down, or sit, or is put into place ) “stay” is automatically expected until the dog is given the okay to be released.
Once you start implementing trust, respect, guidance, and consistent information to your dog, your dog automatically begins looking to you for direction, or “watches” you.
Will the E-Collar shock my dog?
Absolutely not!
Pack to Balance is skilled in the art of low level remote collar training that ensures gentle humane methods.
Today, modern E-collar training is nothing like the past. We use top-of-the-like Dogtra or Einstein remote collar systems that have over 100+ levels. This really makes it possible for us to find the right working-level for your dog at the lowest possible level to ensure consistent gentle communication.
A lot of times, this working-level is so low human skin can barely feel it.
As all training tools, they can be misused and misrepresented.
This is why finding a professional is really important for the benefit of you and your dog!
My dog is fearful, anxious, or nervous, you shouldn’t use a Prong Collar or E-Collar on him right?
Actually, modern E-Collar and Prong collar training that Pack to Balance offers is the best training for dogs with these types of issues.
Our massive communicational methods ensure to create a more confident, relaxed, comfortable dog.
I trained different trainers before and didn't get the results I was looking for, what makes your approach more effective?
A lot of times I find myself as the last stop for certain clients. They have been through rounds of trainers. The reason why our program is so effective, is because we do not focus on bribing or fixating the dog on food or toys. We do not create rehearsed behaviors, or put a band-aid on the problem. We work on changing your dog from the inside out.
Changing his state of mind, and changing your energy.
We teach the dog to think and make choices on his own, and find out what choices make the both of you happy.
What makes us difference is our advocacy for calmness.
Do you offer Board & Train services?
Unfortunately we do not as of yet!
We hope to offer these services to you in the future.
If we decide your dog is a canidate for board & train we can refer you accordingly.
My dog pulls/lunges/growls on the leash. He is uncontrollable and I cannot walk him.
Can you help?
Yes! We consistently get fantastic results with otherwise unruly dogs on the leash!
Anywhere to pulling to reactivity, we can help!
The walk is one of the most crucial aspects of the relationship with you and your dog, we tackle this problem immediately in any session before any other!
You often say "we" on your site. So, who exactly will be training my dog?
Amber Barry ( See "About Amber" Page ) is the only trainer training under Pack to Balance.
Whether it is at our facility or in a in-home session, you will be meeting and working with Amber.
Occassionally, other trainers or assistants will be present and may offer advice or assistance.