TESTIMONIALS

See what other owners are saying about our training services…

Jessica asked us for a “wish list”- things we were specifically having trouble with or would help us to have a more ordered home with pup and our 3 kids. I appreciate how she tailors her training for each individual dog and really gets to know what the dog and owners need. We were able to follow along with our pup’s progress through Jessica’s postings to social media and they were saved on her profile- which has been great to be able to re-watch for continued training purposes. Our Lexi come home a new dog. She has a reliable recall, she is more calm, and she is now able to live her best life for off leash hikes and adventures. We are excited to keep up her skills and hopefully learn lots of new ones. Jessica’s training program is probably the best money I’ve ever spent. Thanks Jessica!!”

- Lexi’s Pack

When we were researching dog trainers, we knew we wanted to not only focus on general obedience and basic commands but also help foster a calmer state of mind in Kofi and help him trust that we wouldn't let anything "bad" was going to happen to him, which is exactly what BBDT is all about. Jess also helped us understand that Kofi's training will only be successful if we are advocating for him. She was super patient with all of our questions and the hands-on transition sessions were invaluable. BBDT is very much a training program for both dogs and trainers. We also appreciated all the time and effort Jess took to keep us updated on Kofi's progress through social media. Throughout Kofi's time with Jess, the highlight of our day was seeing a new social media post on his progress! Jess even sent us longer, more detailed training videos via e-mail so that we can refer back to them when we took Kofi home. We can tell Jess really cares about the dogs she trains and their success even after they go home, as she is always available to answer our questions. One of the concerns we initially had with board and train programs in general was that Kofi would lose his silly personality (which he only showed to us, at home). This was not the case AT ALL. We have noticed such positive changes in Kofi, especially around other people. He is much more sociable and calmer around other people and house guests. During one of our transition sessions, we even observed Kofi being silly outside with Jess, rolling over on his back and offering his belly, which we have never seen him do outside the house, let alone with another person. We can't express enough how grateful we are to have had this experience, especially as soon-to-be new parents. It feels like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders and we are now equipped with the tools and support we need to continue to train and advocate for Kofi. BBDT was one of the best investments we ever made for Kofi and we can't recommend Jess enough!” - Kofi’s Pack

We went into this training program aiming for a little more peace and what we got was genuine happiness and excitement to have a dog. The program was not cheap and I had to really think before signing up. I can now say with full confidence that Balanced Behaviour Dog Training has been, by far, the best investment I've ever made. Thank you & I hope you get to transform many more lives!”

- Sansa’s Pack

The BBDT program has helped us understand her fears and make her feel safe in her new world. All the way through, Jessica has been there with helpful advice, encouragement, and support. She has made our relationship with Tilly a stronger and more connected one. Having a dog is an investment. An investment of your time, money, and love. Jessica has helped us make the most of our time with Tilly and we are grateful for her commitment and dedication.” - Tilly’s Pack

Within the first week of BBDT 4-week board and train, we could already see an incredible difference in Nova’s behaviours. She wasn’t having any tantrums and was already looking to Jess as a leader. Our time during in our follow-up lessons was so valued to Nick and I. We learned so much and Jess was always helping us to do this correctly with Nova. She now is such a well-behaved, confident dog. She is a breeze to walk and everyone loves spending time with her now. We get comments from everyone about how well trained she is. We couldn’t be happier with the progress that we see and will continue to see from what we have learned. We would do this again in a heartbeat. We have the same loving, crazy, goofy dog, but her behaviour has changed our time with her.” - Nova’s Pack

But honestly I can say that private training with Jessica has completely changed our lives and our relationship with Dooby. He went from being a super anxious, highly reactive dog to a calm and trusting companion. We now feel confident taking Dooby everywhere and we can finally do the things we’ve always wanted to do with him (like hiking/camping/picnics). Jessica made the lessons super easy and guided us every step of the way. Thank you so much BBDT for restoring in us the joy of owning a dog that we felt we have lost along the way.” - Dooby’s Pack

It is now about 6 month post the boarding program with Jessica and let me tell you - she is a brand new dog! We worked closely with Jessica throughout the 3 month "bootcamp" after boarding and although was challenging at times, it was SO worth it. No more crazy barking, will go for long walks without issue, She no longer bites or resource guards and she is overall more calm and relaxed. Life with Bunny was extremely stressful before working with Jessica - now my partner and I can truly enjoy our life with our dog. We are SO grateful for Jessica and everything she taught us about building a lasting relationship with our Bunny girl.” - Bunny’s Pack

She is a real joy to work with and she puts in the extra time to make sure you ‘get it’. We are more than pleased with the progress Sadie has made under the guidance of Jess. We strive to continue to utilize all of the skills and commands that Sadie (and we) have learned. We know if we happen to ever struggle with any element of Sadie’s training, we can always reach out for assistance - we can be helped through email, a phone call or even a meet up. Refresher courses and ‘pack walks’ are also offered. Balanced Behaviour Dog Training is the complete package and we will highly recommend it to others!” - Sadie’s Pack

We were given foundation guidance even before the program began, and Jessica helped us regularly during the foundation period. Her program is well planned and organized. Her time and effort to post daily stories on Instagram helped us see Kiki’s daily activities/ progress + the mid program sessions helped us practice the skills and commands before taking Kiki home, with a boot camp period with tools and instructions to keep the training going even after the completion of the program. We would highly recommend BBDT program to any dog owners who would want to improve their relationship with their dogs and manage their dog’s behaviour. Jessica is highly dedicated and her ability to put in the time and effort with us is highly admirable. The commute was so worth it! Thank you, Jessica!” - Kiki’s Pack

Ivy stayed with Jess for a 4 week structured Board and Train program and came back a completely different dog. Ivy is still her sweet and silly self, but has a much calmer state of mind, structure and boundaries. Jess was non-judgmental and wanted to ensure that we were fully understanding of the program and what our responsibilities were as Ivy’s owners. Jess has continuously made herself available and always provides us with great critiques and solutions for any issues we face with Ivy. If it wasn’t for Jess and Luna, we would be completely lost and struggling with Ivy. We cannot thank Jess enough for all of her hard work and continued support!” - Ivy’s Pack

After his training with Jessica, Brim is such a chill little guy with a great ability to stay calm. Our lives have become so much more fun, we can now go to the park and play and I am totally confident that he will come every time I call him. Jess didn't just train Brim, she also taught and trained me so I could be the confident leader Brim needs. Our world has become bigger already and our days together are fun and relaxing. Jess exceeded every expectation I had and I am so beyond grateful for everything she has done for Brim and I. Thank you Jessica!” - Brim’s Owner

Geddy - GOLDENDOODLE

“Jessica had such a peaceful tone with our dog and truly the 3 week placement has brought us to enjoy walking with our dog again. We feel confident and safe and our dog is more mindful of our expectations in our home!”

- Geddy’s Pack

MIllie - GOLDENDOODLE

“Jessica completely changed the relationship we shared with our puppy. Through her training we gained control and confidence with leash walking, basic obedience and much more. Her lessons were well prepared, efficient and hands on. She is a strong communicator of her deep knowledge of dog training, and was very enjoyable to work with. Jessica will improve the relationship you share with your dog and I believe strongly in that. We look forward to our second program this coming spring.” - Millie’s Pack

CEDAR - HUSKY X RETRIEVER MIX

“Balanced Behaviour Dog Training was exactly what we needed to get on the path to making our dog Cedar the best dog he can be! Owning reactive/anxious dogs is not easy, and to be honest, had become increasingly stressful and frustrating. Jess was never judgemental of Cedar’s less than ideal behaviours, and she really did make us see that our dog is capable of so much with the right tools. Our whole pack has a new found confidence and state of calm, and I can’t wait to be able to experience so much more of life with our dogs. Our board and train experience has truly been life changing for all of us and we’re so thankful to Jess for her continued support and guidance.” - Cedar’s Pack

This created a stronger trust and leadership bond which opened up so many opportunities for us; walking him further without zig zagging and pulling, having reliable recall so that he has more freedom and being able to relax and watch TV or hang out at the park and watch the world go by. Carter also trusts us to have his best interest in mind and protect his space. We are still learning so much and plan to never stop using the tools and skills Jessica taught us. Jessica is always happy to provide feedback and is truly committed to the success of her clients. We couldn't be happier with our decision and we are so grateful that she is still here to guide us along the way with any new behaviours that may arise while also celebrating all the progress we are making as a team. Thank you Jessica and the Balanced Behaviour program!” - Carter’s Pack

Although we still have some kinks to work on with Enzo, we are so thankful that we continue to have Jessica's support, as well as the balanced dog community that she has built with her clients. Training your dog is an investment, and I would 100% recommend Jessica not only for dogs with behavioural issues, but any owner that would like to rebuild their relationship with their dog.”

- Enzo’s Pack

We were doing a lot of training at home but were seeing very little to no results and we were starting to be concerned and frustrated. We had met Jessica, the head trainer of Balanced Behaviour Dog Training, before the Board & Train and knew our boy would be in very good hands. We noticed during the go home sessions that our dog had made incredible progress in very little time; what Jessica achieved in 4 weeks was amazing. Our dog has been back for a month now and we are amazed every day at the progress he's made : he is now calmer, sleeps better, is not pacing in the house anymore and will go on Place by himself when nothing more interesting is happening. He doesn’t bite on the leash, jump on people/furniture, counter surf and is not as reactive to his environment (people, animals, new noises). He walks on Heel, comes when called, drops items when asked, waits to go in & out of the house/car; he is overall more respectful.

The Board and Train was our dog’s last chance to stay with us as we wouldn’t keep a dog we couldn’t trust around other people, animals or even around ourselves. Hiring Balanced Behaviour Dog Training was by far the best decision we made as it permitted us to keep our dog as part of our family and, for that, we will be forever grateful.” - Walnut’s Pack

She is always happy to respond to my questions (and I have a LOT), troubleshoot, and provide critique to my video updates. Her training has a great attention to detail in terms of handling (specific unexpected scenarios, what to say, what to do with my body, use of tools) and the communication is very clear and fair to the dog, which I love. After our private training sessions, Kai is now way more engaged with me, has the freedom to be safely off-leash, can calmly lay down in car rides and walk beautifully with me everywhere. It is a lot of work but totally worth it!” - Kai’s Owner

Living with a high drive, high arousal dog is difficult and I took every word of advice from Jessica and implemented it. My reward was a much more balanced companion. We still have a long way to go with Benny’s anxious demeanour but he’s come so far in the last 6 months. We went from being unable to see another dog on a walk to being able to walk past multiple dogs and co exist with other dogs. His anxiety in the house has decreased significantly as well. Having this new relationship with Benny is something I could have never found without Jessica’s help.” - Benny’s Owner

After just a one hour consultation, where Jess gave us very simple feedback and changes to work on before starting our private lesson package, I could already see a huge change in my confidence handling Bauer, and his behaviour. Halfway through our package his behaviour had changed so drastically on walks I had neighbours and friends complementing us and asking for the name of our trainer. Now that we have completed our lessons with Jess, Bauer frequently wanders around the block, or to the mailbox with me off-leash, we enjoy our time in the backyard without the fear of him taking off, we hike with complete freedom and confidence, and our walks are completely stress free. Our training had its ups and downs but Jess was more than supportive every step of the way. She was always available to answer questions, provide feedback on videos of training or new behaviours that popped up as we worked through something else, and was our biggest cheerleader when we hit big (and small) milestones. We are both eternally grateful for Jess and the freedom she has helped us to achieve.” - Bauer’s Owner

We knew Jessica was an amazing trainer and that the Board and Train program would be our next step for Dunphy. Jessica was able to work with Dunphy and go at his own pace to help him find his “chill” as we like to call it. I cannot put into words how amazing her training was for Dunphy, he’s truly a new dog! The way this program is structured allows for you to bring your dog home and continue to implement these new skills. We are forever grateful!” - Dunphy’s Pack

We have been able to build up her confidence and don't stress about what she is doing in the house or outside because we have effectively taught her so many skills, and have reinforced her good decisions. We love that we are now part of a community of well behaved dogs that we can socialize safely and calmly with and let our dogs live their best lives. We would absolutely recommend working with Jess - and do regularly. Thank you for helping us level up our relationship and live our best lives with our dog!” - Luna’s Pack

Walking him anywhere now is a dream. He came back the same goofy floof ball but now has a calm state of mind and follows our direction. Jess was very accommodating and gave us updates, feedback and support every step of the way. We are proud to be apart of the pack. Thank you so so much!”

- Luke’s Pack

This program was worth every penny and we are so impressed with how much we’ve learned. We are beyond excited to move forward with her board and train program this spring!” - Rueben’s Pack

Jess provides this type of training and MUCH more. From the moment I reached out her communication was extremely timely, she not only heard what I was saying but she truly listened and recalled everything! She gave me some simple things to implement immediately, was open and honest about her availability and took the time to put together her training plan recommendations. Initially I thought I would be signing up for the board and train, however as it turned out we started with private lessons. Low and behold this program is so well designed and facilitated by Jess that we were able to get exactly what we needed, one lesson at a time. Her methods were clear, concise and simple to follow. We would practice the content during the lesson ensuring I was going home confident to practice on my own for my homework, and on top of that she would provide a written summary to have on hand as a review tool, always available for questions too! I cannot do Jess justice with words but I can leave you with this; working with Jess has not only strengthened my relationship and trust with Bosco it has added balance to our household and allowed my daughter to bond with him in a way I never believed would happen. I highly recommend Balanced Behaviour Dog Training, so much so that I took time off work (at my request) for our sessions, and travelled over an hour one way, in order to train with Jess!!” - Bosco’s Pack

She broke down step-by-step how to correct all unwanted behaviours so that we could become leaders and show our dog that he can trust us to defend him, and most importantly ensure that his life is happy, adventurous and rewarding. We can now enjoy off-leash walks and I feel in complete control even with other dogs around. My dog looks to me for guidance instead of being reactive.

If you're questioning whether to train - JUST DO IT - you won't regret it. Thank you Jessica. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you.” - Beasley’s Pack