Our Philosophy
We believe in positive reinforcement training. This means setting up a pattern of your dog working for a reward, then moving toward working to please you without treats in hand.
We believe training should be fun for everyone involved - you and your dog. To that end, we include some games to play at home that build on skills learned in class.
We believe training has a purpose beyond just a few parlor tricks to pull out whenever people visit. We believe training teaches you how to enhance your communication with your dog - and vice versa. When you understand your dog and your dog knows what behaviors are acceptable and pleasing to you, both of you are able to focus more on enjoying each other.
About The Trainer
Ellen Balanecki, ABCDT
Ellen Balanecki graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Animal Science. She went on to graduate with honors from Animal Behavior College, earning her ABCDT certification. She has worked with dogs since 2018, loving every second. Ellen is committed to helping you and your dog enjoy a deeper relationship with each other through training.
Ellen uses LIMA training methods (Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive) and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).