Balance Together Dog Training

Balance Together offers private lessons (in-home or at facility), 3- or 4-week board & train programs with daily updates and detailed take-home packets, and day training programs (6–8 hours/day, 2–4 days/week for 3–8 weeks). All programs include multiple go-home sessions to teach owners how to continue training. Board & train graduates may return for boarding, integrated into the trainer’s daily routine. Virtual lessons are also available. Programs are customized for each dog’s behavior, age, and needs, with a focus on generalization across environments.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $800 for 4 lessons, $1200 for 6, $1600 for 8 (60–90 minutes each); pay-as-you-go: $200/hour at home, $150/hour at facility. Day training: $2200–$3520 depending on frequency and duration. Board & train: 3-week program priced at $3000, 4-week at $3520. Includes lifetime email/text support for board & train and private lesson clients, and 1 year of free follow-up lessons for select programs.

Balance Together Dog Training, founded by Karina Nielsen, helps dog owners build a balanced, happy, and healthy relationship with their dogs through personalized training focused on communication, structure, and relationship-building. Karina offers private lessons in-home or at her facility, board & train programs (3 or 4 weeks), and day training programs where dogs spend 6–8 hours per day in structured training. She also provides boarding for graduates of her programs, integrating them into her daily routine. Karina emphasizes customized plans, daily updates via text and Instagram, and lifetime support via email and text for board & train and private lesson clients. She is passionate about dog nutrition and how it impacts behavior, often recommending dietary changes to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes. Her training style is kind, patient, and non-judgmental, with a focus on helping fearful, reactive, or anxious dogs gain confidence and calmness.

Karina has trained hundreds of dogs, including those with severe reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. She provides detailed take-home packets, follow-up sessions, and ongoing support to ensure long-term success. Her programs are designed for dogs of all ages and sizes, with a strong emphasis on generalizing skills to real-world environments.

She also offers virtual lessons and is available for consultations to help owners determine the best path forward for their dog’s needs.

Accomplishments

Karina Nielsen has trained hundreds of dogs over seven years, with extensive hands-on experience and ongoing education through in-person shadow programs, workshops, and professional dog training communities. She has successfully transformed dogs with severe reactivity, aggression, and anxiety, and is known for her detailed communication, daily updates via Instagram, and commitment to holistic care including nutrition.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free phone consultation to assess the dog’s needs and determine the best program. After the consultation, clients can book private lessons, day training, or board & train programs through the online scheduling system.