Positive Reinforcement · Puppy · Reactive · Santa Monica

Balanced Dogs

Balanced Dogs in Santa Monica, California aims to build partnerships between dogs and people based on trust, understanding and love. Its training is force-free and offered as private sessions, group classes or day school. Puppies, basic obedience, recall and lead walking are covered, along with reactivity, fear based issues and separation anxiety. Dog Walking is also available.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer
4.0 / 5
Reputation
3.8
Ethics
5.0
Credentials
2.8
Service breadth
3.8
Training methods
Force-free
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Balanced Dogs’s reputation score is 3.8 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 42% of the trainers we list.

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How is Balanced Dogs rated?

Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score

Reputation 30% of the score
3.8
From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score
5.0
Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score
2.8
No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score
3.8
3 ways to train (private 1:1, group class, day school), and help with 7 kinds of problem.

How does Balanced Dogs compare with other Santa Monica dog trainers?

Counted from the 6 trainers listed in Santa Monica.

What to ask Balanced Dogs before you book

  • What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
  • What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
  • What training or qualifications do you have?
  • How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
  • What will I need to practise between sessions?

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About Balanced Dogs

Helps with
Puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash, reactivity, fear based issues, separation anxiety
How they train
Private 1:1, group class, day school
Service area
Santa Monica, California & surrounding areas
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm
Address
2632 Wilshire Blvd #345, Santa Monica, California 90403
Phone
+1 310-227-6785

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions
Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners
Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period
Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners
Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity
Dog WalkingProfessional dog walking services

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