Our Training
Methods
Our Training Methods
Our Training Methods

 

 Our Training Methods

 

Reward what you want more of; Correct what you want less of.. and unleash your potential !

 Balanced Training combines the use of both reward based and corrective techniques, providing all pieces of information needed for the dog to thrive. This approach provides clarity, and is an effective method of communicating your expectations to your dog. The main goal is always to set them up for success!

I found Balanced Training because I struggled when training my personal dog Halle. She had ‘selective hearing’ and would only listen if we had treats. Once I added in clarity and consistency to our training our relationship shifted.  I believe fairly communicating what is right and wrong is the ideal way for the dog to succeed.

Our training starts with positive reinforcement, by using what motivates the individual dog. Once the dog understands and knows what we are asking, we introduce pressure as a way to communicate.

Tools we use
Tools
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Leash

The most underutilized piece of equipment! The leash can be used to guide our dog in varying situations, and not just during a walk, we use them in the house as well to provide direction. A regular leash, long line, or slip lead can help communicate so much to your dog.

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Prong Collar

The prong collar is used to provide even pressure around the dogs neck, rather than a single point of direct pressure on the front of the throat, like with a flat collar. We only use Herm Sprenger prong collars; because of the way they are designed they are one of the most humane collars available.

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E-collar

The e-collar is a muscle stimulator. We only use high quality remote collars made by E-Collar Technologies, and condition the sensation very carefully. This method is fair and reliable. It allows consistent messaging to the dog no matter the environment.

 
Tools
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Rewards

When using food as a reward we use a variable based approach. This means we change how often and how much we reward to keep the dog motivated and engaged. We also use affection and play in our training, as we reward each dog with what they find valuable.

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Place Cot

This space is used to train calmness, think of it as an off switch for your dog. It becomes another safe space for your dog to exist without always interacting. We first teach the boundary and then allow them to settle into a calmer state of mind.

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Crate

We use the crate for dogs of all ages and sizes. It is a safe place for them to decompress in between training sessions and to go when they cannot be directly supervised. By controlling the environment when they are out of the crate we make their time meaningful and have the ability to then pattern good behaviour.

Tools
food-reward.jpg

Rewards

When using food as a reward we use a variable based approach. This means we change how often and how much we reward to keep the dog motivated and engaged. We also use affection and play in our training, as we reward each dog with what they find valuable.

cot.png

Place Cot

This space is used to train calmness, think of it as an off switch for your dog. It becomes another safe space for your dog to exist without always interacting. We first teach the boundary and then allow them to settle into a calmer state of mind.

Blog Post Title One

Leash

The most underutilized piece of equipment! The leash can be used to guide our dog in varying situations, and not just during a walk, we use them in the house as well to provide direction. A regular leash, long line, or slip lead can help communicate so much to your dog.

Blog Post Title Two

Prong Collar

The prong collar is used to provide even pressure around the dogs neck, rather than a single point of direct pressure on the front of the throat, like with a flat collar. We only use Herm Sprenger prong collars; because of the way they are designed they are one of the most humane collars available.

Blog Post Title Three

E-collar

The e-collar is a muscle stimulator. We only use high quality remote collars made by E-Collar Technologies, and condition the sensation very carefully. This method is fair and reliable. It allows consistent messaging to the dog no matter the environment.

Blog Post Title Four

Crate

We use the crate for dogs of all ages and sizes. It is a safe place for them to decompress in between training sessions and to go when they cannot be directly supervised. By controlling the environment when they are out of the crate we make their time meaningful and have the ability to then pattern good behaviour.