$1800 for 8 sessions (each session is 90 minutes long)
$3300 for 16 full days of day training. This program is 4 days per week for 4 weeks. NOTE: Training collars are an additional cost
$2600 for 8 full day training days and 4 lessons in your home. NOTE: Training collars are an additional cost
Although I highly recommend one of the programs listed, I am willing to create a custom program for you and your dog. Ask about this during our consultation if you are interested in this!
Only available for graduates of an ecollar training program.
For Day Training and Hybrid Programs Only (Not for private lessons or shorter custom programs)
Balance Together Dog Training is located in Oconomowoc, WI and serves the greater Milwaukee area. We offer private lessons, day training sessions, day training programs, and virtual lessons to best fit your training needs. Each of these programs is customized to best serve you and your dog. Are you ready to start improving your relationship with your dog? Click the “Book Now” button below to book a free phone consultation or other service.
Karina was a dream to work with. She is a kind, loving and patient trainer. We felt like we were a part of the experience from the beginning and she continues to support us throughout the process now that we are at home. The experience far exceeded our expectations and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a quality and loving trainer
"Karina is so amazing at what she does! My dog-Chief was at a board & train for 3 weeks with her & made major progress! Chief & I are going to have a wonderful life full of so many possibilities because of the incredible foundation that Karina put into place. She is super knowledgeable, patient, friendly and professional. I would recommend Karina & Balance Together dog training to anyone who wants assistance (big or small) with their dog training needs! :)"
Best trainer I have ever had. I have been to two other trainers and in the first lesson they both suggested I rehome my dog. After Karina took control of the leash my (fearful, reactive, and shy) dog was so different. I have never seen him so engaged and willing to learn. She was polite, kind, personable, and extremely helpful. She was also very open to me talking about my past experiences and made me feel very comfortable with her. She is far from judgy and even came into my home. My dog is very territorial so for her to be able to come inside without him growling or barking was a huge step for us. I will 100% be continuing my training journey with her.
Karina was absolutely amazing! Two of our four dogs went to her 4 week board and train program to help with their reactivity and aggression. Their behaviors at home included reactivity towards dogs and other animals on TV, aggression towards small children, and barking when people entered our home. Our dogs had also gotten into physical altercations with one another because of their aggression/reactivity. Karina worked diligently with them on everything from basic commands to car rides, and most importantly, confidence. When they returned home you could immediately see improvement in their sense of self control. They have also learned how to embrace a sense of calm. Karina kept us up-to-date throughout the whole process and was very transparent. She made the transition back home seamless and made sure we had the tools and resources to set us up for success. We have implemented the training Karina gave us with our other two dogs at home with great results. Overall our busy household with four pups is significantly calmer and quieter. Karina has also been available to us since the dogs have been back at home to answer any questions we have. She has even met with us to continue working on the progress they have made. We are so grateful to have found Karina-she has truly given us a sense of control over our home once dominated by dogs!
I reached out to Karina because my dog had separation anxiety and would bark and whine while alone. He was also agitated and would never really stay calm. After four weeks of training I can say that I am impressed by his progress. Karina also posted on her Instagram story every day (several times a day) of what they were doing, their training and cute pictures. Besides, she answered any of texts or questions really fast and was always helpful. When my dog had an allergic reaction, she let me know me right away and took great care of him, ordering bandanas, cones and new collars to accommodate him. Now my dog is more calm, is able to settle, and stoped barking in the kennel. Even if I will have to keep working with him, Karina created a really good foundation that I can now maintain. If you need a trainer I really recommend balance together dog training!
Karina is an excellent, very knowledgeable dog trainer. Our dog has some unwanted behaviors along with extreme anxiety. We did board and train for 4 weeks with our springer spaniel and he returned home yesterday. Although we still have work to do and the continuation of the awesome changes that Karina instilled in our dog, itās well worth the time and patience ahead of us. Berkley came home with a more scheduled daily regime, a more peaceful mind, and his anxiety is definitely much much better. In just one months time she took our dog and worked diligently with him. Keeping me updated daily. Answering any and all questions that we had. We even visited a couple of times where she updated us and let us take part in some of the training. She followed through with bringing him home his last day to explain to us everything very thoroughly. Including how she exercises him on the treadmill. š. We also received a detailed packet with suggestions, ideas, and a summary tailored for our dog. Our experience was awesome and I am 100% certain yours will be too. You wonāt regret it. Heās not perfect but work in progress. We as dog parents need to change our ways too, so that also takes time.
We sent Winchester, our 8 month old (at the time) Westie to train/board for two weeks. Karina kept us updated continuously via text and video regarding his progress. She was kind and explained EVERYTHING, making us feel very comfortable leaving our fur baby in her hands. She answered my questions quickly and helped us plan for his continued "education" upon return home. He came home, very happy and well behaved. Our main concerns, being a terrier, were his chase instinct and his stubborn/independent nature. He is now a great listener and I feel very safe letting him roam the yard and while on walks. He obeys commands and continues to progress with the tools and knowledge she provided after his initial training. Also, if I ever reach out with a question or concern, she continues to respond and support us. I would HIGHLY recommend her for your dog training!
My boyfriend and I took our dog, Franklin, to Karina for a 16 day board and train and we were SO impressed with how much he learned in this short period of time! Frank had some issues with separation anxiety and basic obedience/commands. It was clear that Karina tailored this experience towards Franklinās needs - he came back almost a whole new dog! His basic obedience is super sharp now, as well as his recall, which was so important for us as we want to be able to do off-leash things with him. He is also much more calm and relaxed now. Karina is extremely good at communicating, the entire time Franklin was away she gave us updates on his training as well as overall well-being, so you can be confident your dog is in great hands! She also gave us a super detailed take-home packet that was tailored towards Franklinās training so we could continue with the work on our own. The take-home session was also great and super informational, Karina was very reassuring and took the time to answer all of my questions. Overall we HIGHLY recommend Outshine K9 dog trainingās board and train program! We couldnāt be happier with the outcome!
EXCELLENT Based on 16 reviews Posted on Google Kaitlin SterwaldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karina is simply amazing! I was scrolling through Facebook one day and her account came up an ad. I always wanted to get in touch with a trainer for my golden retriever, and my boyfriendās dog a blue heeler. The prices were always out of budget. But I decided to wing it and message her! From there on out, we never looked back and no regrets at all! Her prices are very reasonable and you truly pay for what you get. We started with private lessons for my golden retriever, where she was able to learn recall rather quickly! After seeing the success we made in just private lessons with my golden girl, I decided to have my boyfriend send his dog to some lessons as well since he is a very anxious dog. Karina has worked with both dogs now, and everything she does is amazing! While on vacation I sent Nova (my golden girl) to her for a 10 day board and train. I was anxious about leaving her, but Karina made sure to send out a daily report card of her day, and posted her on her instagram! If you need a trainer, Karina is your person! Her communication is great, she shows the same love to each dog she has, and makes sure that as owners we are also educated!Posted on Google Tina MTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you are wondering āshould I do the private trainer route?ā¦ā do it. Karina was wonderful to work with. My dog is generally well mannered and friendly. He knows a lot of commands and picks up on training routines. However, we have been struggling with his impulse control and mood stabilization-for example he gets very aroused/excited and has a hard time calming back down. I have read TONS of dog training and behavior recommendations online. Doing research yourself is fine and it has helped, but having Karina, and her insight, involved was a lifesaver. She read my dogās individual signals and communications (and also showed me, so that I can read his behavior, in real time, more accurately as well) and helped us tailor some training strategies that are suited for his personality. In just a few days of following her suggestions, I have already seen him responding. We feel very optimistic for the future. I am so thankful for her expertise and I highly recommend her services.Posted on Google Dawn TaylorTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karina is a life saver. I have the sweetest snuggle dog that was aggressive towards strangers and dogs that walked past our home. My dog had anxiety out of fear. My baby stayed with Karina for a 21 day boot camp. It was hard for me to leave him and it was hard for him to adjust to being there. He had never been away from home before. I had a lot of reservations but this was the best decision I have ever made. My baby came home with controlled reactive behavior. Im not nervous about who might walk by when we go outside anymore. We have so much more freedom and can walk to public areas. She did such a great job, weāve hired her to help train our second dog who is super excited and has a hard time calming down. Iām thankful we found her and I highly recommend her.Posted on Google Ryan CapeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karina did a board and train for our 7 month old dog Moxi for six days while we were on vacation. We received multiple pictures and videos each day from Karina showing the exercises they worked on and the progress Moxi was making. Moxi made noticeable improvement in settling, loose leash walking, and reactivity. We even received a tailored document afterwards on things we could work on at home. Weād highly recommend Karina for boarding and/or training and will continue to work with her as Moxi gets older!Posted on Google Amie McChrystalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We canāt thank Karina enough for working with our dog, Bella! We sent Bella for a four week board & train to focus on her resource guarding, socialization, and overall confidence. After coming home, we have noticed great improvements and feel confident having solutions in place which we didnāt have before. Thank you again Karina for your help with our Bella!Posted on Google Stacie LindgrenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karina was super knowledgable, easy to communicate with and helpful with working on our dog and his anxiety issues. I preferred her home environment to bigger dog training facilities and I was glad that my dog was at her house at night instead of being left alone. Since she only trains two dogs at a time she was able to give my dog a lot of attention and time and place him in situations that we would also have him in such as taking him to downtown Oconomowoc and around lots of people. She was great about updating his progress thru text and instagram stories. My dog really likes her and liked being at her house too!Posted on Google Niki MooreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I reached out to Balance Together because my dog had a bad experience with another dog and started reacting to other dogs. I was not sure how to help. Karina was patient with me and explained what my dog (and I) needed in order to achieve my goal of taking my dog on walks again. I signed up for the 3 week board and train. When my dog returned home, he was more confident, more comfortable, and a more considerate canine! If you are considering dog training, I highly recommend Karina!Posted on Google Kristan McNamesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karina is an amazing dog trainer. She's knowledgeable, insightful and works really well with the dogs entrusted to her care. I sent my 11 mo. old English Labrador to her for three weeks. We missed him, but the reward was worth the wait. She helped solidify basic commands, and worked with us on getting him off to the best start with training. He comes to work at my funeral home on an almost daily basis and the foundation that he and our family learned from Karina really helped us upon his return, and continues to help. I enjoyed seeing his movie clips and photos on Instagram that she posted for our family, to update us about his learning and progress. She is responsive with questions and has been very helpful since his return several months ago. I've referred several friends and business associates to her, as I highly recommend her programs.Posted on Google Kerri SchoonyoungTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karina was a dream to work with. She is a kind, loving and patient trainer. We felt like we were a part of the experience from the beginning and she continues to support us throughout the process now that we are at home. The experience far exceeded our expectations and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a quality and loving trainer.Posted on Google Rebekah JaspersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I reached out to Karina for individual training sessions for my german shepherd dog who has been struggling with reactivity and it has been so helpful! The tips and exercises she has given us have been great in terms of teaching him specific behaviors and also with just calming him down in general. She is a great resource for any questions I have in between sessions. I can't recommend her enough!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more