DOG OWNER EDUCATION & TRAINING
YOUR OWNER'S GUIDE

to a well-behaved and Balanced dog is YOU.
Your dog or dog pack is looking to its leader (you) for
guidance, food, shelter and companionship.  It is the
owner’s responsibility to fulfill these needs for their dog
on a daily basis. As dogs are such clever animals and
have such diverse personalities, we believe there are
many successful dog training methods available for
owners.  At the Balanced Dog Pack we utilize our pack
of dogs that have calm, positive behavior to influence
others.  We have also developed daily routines and
controlled exercises as a guide for you and your dog to
refer to along the way. In the next few paragraphs we
will be  introducing some new and some already familiar
dog training concepts, presented with structure and our
personal definitions.
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Aways be Proactive
with your training! Learn to know your dog’s
triggers and be ready to block them. Teach
him the right response before he has a
chance to do the wrong one.
PLEASE repeat drills and exercises as many
times as needed for your dog(s) to complete
them with ease in a calm and focused
manner. This may be a slower process for
some dogs and patience is a very important
part of the training process.  
Use their sense of smell to guide their nose
into position and their body will usually
follow. This technique used with treats is
great for teaching basic commands like sit,
down and come until only YOUR praise and
approval is needed as a reward.  

We love to see calm, collected owners with
an always watchful eye on their dog’s
behavior.  As a dog owner there are 5 things
you should strive to always be: Firm,
Consistent, Patient, Positive, and most
important, Proactive!
You are in control.
For the Dog Owner
who is ready for the challenge of our dog rehabilitation
process, we offer the following two Training options:
Our 1st Owner Education class is called
"Owner Basics Training". These sessions will cover
our Dog Owners Guide point by point and provide
a customized routine and structured exercise
regime to help control excitement and anxiety. We will also
teach you the basics of dog psychology and reading
your dogs body language.
Our 2nd class is offered to Dog Owners dealing with fearful,
insecure or aggressive dogs. This is our "Owner Socialization
Training" class. These sessions will teach you how to properly
socialize your dog. This class will simulate
introductions between strange dogs and people, and
demonstrate correct vs incorrect play etiquette. We will also
discuss how to teach your dog to ignore/avoid unwanted
interactions instead of fighting or fleeing.
We are now offering Group socialization classes
for dogs with severe behavioural issues. Contact us to
determine if you and your dog qualify for group classes or if
you may be better suited for individual training. Classes will be
taught by trainer Lisa Porter and various members of our
Balanced Dog Pack. For more information or for classes in CA
please Call 808-489.7089 or for Hawaii call 808-489-0566.  
Specializing in ~ Dog Socialization,  Dog Pack Training,  Dog Rehabilitation
Please call 808.489.0566 for Hawaii &  808.489.7089 for California current fees &
registration. You may also book a personal consultation where we meet your dog and access the
best program for him/her. If you decide to reserve with us your consultation fee will be
deducted from your total balance. Remember, we are here to help!  We cannot wait to hear
from you and your dog. Change can happen!
Fearful dogs can be very unpredictable. Consistency
builds trust, which is a very important part of the
training process and  an integral part of our program
Physical Release & Energy Draining
Dogs have the physical ability to run well for short and long distances.  They have been explorers for
ages and with our leadership they can still enjoy one of their favorite daily pastimes.  They must get
some form of daily physical release to calm their mind and allow their body to be at rest. If not running,
then some other form of "Leadership" (not play) exercise, such as bike riding, skateboarding, swimming,
etc.

Structure, Rules & Regulations:
These should be thought of as a way to set boundaries, control your dog’s movements in and around the
house and on walks, and lastly, provide  mental stimulation to fulfill and satisfy the keen canine mind. If
you feel unsure of what your dog’s boundaries should be, make a Rules & Regulations list, to visualize
your training goals, and put it into action.

REWARDS AND LOVE
This is a great time for owner and dog alike!  Another fun filled day with your friend has passed with
time taken for physical exercise, rest, and mental stimulation.  There is only one more element your
dog needs to be happy and balanced……the love and affection of his pack leader.