Balanced Behavior Inc.

Training begins with a mandatory 1.5-hour consultation ($225) to assess the dog’s needs. Clients may then enroll in private half-hour or hour-long lessons on-site, or opt for intensive 2- or 3-week Board and Train programs that include daily training sessions and 2–3 follow-up lessons. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and focus on obedience, puppy manners, leash walking, and recall. Day training is available for trainer-approved clients. No behavior modification services (e.g., aggression, fear) are offered. All training occurs on the facility grounds unless otherwise arranged.

Pricing Summary

Training consultation: $225 (required before other services). Private lessons: $75 for 30 minutes or $135 for 1 hour. Package deals available: 5x 30-min lessons for $350, 5x 1-hour lessons for $650. Board and Train: $2,300 for 2 weeks (includes 2 lessons), $3,300 for 3 weeks (includes 3 lessons). Daycare: $50 full day, $42 half day. Boarding: $75/night ($70/night for multiple dogs from same family). Add-ons include baths ($50–$70), nails ($30), and bedtime cuddles ($15). Cancellations: 24-hour notice required for training sessions or $35 fee; 48-hour notice for consultations or $100 deposit forfeited.

Policies

Training sessions require 24-hour cancellation notice (before 6:00 pm the day prior); otherwise, a $35 fee applies. Consultations require 48-hour notice or the $100 deposit is forfeited. Daycare no-shows or same-day cancellations incur a $25 fee. Late pickups after 6:00 pm are charged $25 for the first 15 minutes; after 6:15 pm, boarding rates apply. Boarding cancellations within 24 hours are charged one night’s fee ($75). Holiday reservations require a 3-night minimum stay.

Balanced Behavior Inc. is a boutique dog training and boarding facility located in Windsor, Sonoma County, founded by Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) Caity Hastings. The business offers private dog training consultations and lessons, puppy training, obedience training, and intensive board-and-train programs (2 or 3 weeks) conducted on-site at their 4,000 sqft climate-controlled facility. They also provide daycare and boarding services exclusively for current clients who have passed a meet-and-greet assessment. The facility features indoor/outdoor temperature-controlled suites, pet turf play yards, and one-on-one staff attention. Caity brings over 17 years of hands-on experience training hundreds of dogs across breeds and temperaments, including competitive IGP/Schutzhund dogs. Training is personalized, with no one-size-fits-all approach, and clients receive follow-up support. The business emphasizes safety, socialization, and a home-like environment where dogs are treated as family. Note: Behavior modification cases (e.g., aggression, fear, anxiety) are not currently accepted.

All services are by appointment only, with training consultations scheduled for January 2026. The facility is family-owned and operated, with Caity and her husband Shane personally managing daily operations and actively involved in their own dogs’ training and competition.

The business maintains a strong online presence through Facebook and Instagram, and clients frequently praise the staff’s attentiveness, cleanliness of the facility, and Caity’s expertise and compassionate communication style.

Accomplishments

Caity Hastings is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She has been training dogs professionally since 2007 and has competed with her German Shepherds in IGP/Schutzhund, achieving IGP 3 with her dog Jade. She attends annual dog training conferences and is a member of IACP, USCA, DVG, and GSDCA. She founded Balanced Behavior Inc. in 2013 and opened the current facility in 2018 after extensive planning and permitting.

How to Get Started!

New clients must complete the “Sign Up Form: New Client Dog Training” to register for a training consultation, which is scheduled for January 2026. A consultation is required before enrolling in any training services. Meet-and-greet assessments for daycare and boarding are closed until January 6, 2026, and no waiting list is maintained.