Balanced Breakthroughs Dog Training

5.0 Stars,7 Reviews

116 S West Ave, Tescott, KS 67484

Service area: Serves Salina, Tescott, Minneapolis, Lincoln, Abilene, Delphos, Manhattan, Concordia, Junction City, Lindsborg, McPherson, Hutchinson, Hays, and Fort Riley, KS.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Jumping on People
Barking Excessively
Separation Anxiety
Biting / Nipping
Resource Guarding
Fearfulness
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Board and Train
Private Facility
Group Classes

Program Formats

Intensive Program
Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

Large
Giant
Working
Herding

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Balanced Training

Equipment:

✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Martingale Collars
✓ Pinch Collars
✓ E-Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Offers two main board-and-train programs: a 3-week Foundation Package focusing on essential obedience and calm behavior, and a 4-week Transformation Package for deeper behavioral issues like reactivity, anxiety, and resource guarding. Also offers a Puppy Foundations Package for dogs under 6 months. All programs include lifetime free group classes and ongoing trainer support. Training is conducted at their facility in Tescott, KS, with no in-home or virtual sessions offered.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Board-and-train programs cost $90 per day for the 3-week Foundation Package and 4-week Transformation Package. Puppy Foundations Package is $75 per day for 3- or 4-week options. Payment plans available through Affirm and Afterpay. Lifetime free group classes included with all programs.

Policies

Currently booked through January 2026; only accepting serious applicants ready to commit to structured training. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated, but clients must apply via evaluation form to be considered for limited monthly spots.

Testimonials

“We adopted Titan, approximately 1 year old, 125 lb Mastiff, from an animal shelter. Courtenay was able to work with him on obedience training. Not only did she do this, but taught us as well. We have always been large dog owners, but never to one that was as disobedient as much as he was. We continue to use our training of consistency with him. He has come a long way and we owe it all to Courtenay!”
– Titan’s Owners

“We reached out to Balanced Breakthroughs Dog Training after being extremely exhausted with working with our Rhino. We felt like we tried everything with no progress. After a month of board and train with Balanced Breakthroughs Dog Training and talking with Courtenay it was like night and day. Rhino listens, commands come easy to him. It’s like ‘he just gets it’. I don’t regret our Rhino going a month with Courtenay, it was the best thing that helped me and my family!”
– Rhino’s Owner

“Our 5 year old 70# part Australian shepherd rescue dog (Opal) that we’ve had for over a year has nipped several visitors. … Two weeks later, Courtenay brought Opal back. We are amazed how the behaviors we didn’t want are not there anymore. She’s always been a pretty good dog but she is even better now. Thank you !!!!”
– Diana & Travis Warta

About the Trainer

Balanced Breakthroughs Dog Training, led by Courtenay Van Doren, offers balanced dog training programs designed to create happy, well-behaved companions for dog owners near Salina, KS. They specialize in board-and-train programs that address behavioral challenges like reactivity, anxiety, leash pulling, resource guarding, and jumping, using a combination of rewards and fair corrections. Clients receive lifetime free group classes and ongoing support from the trainer to ensure long-term success. The business also offers puppy foundations training and accepts payment plans through Affirm and Afterpay. Their approach emphasizes building trust and respect between dogs and owners, with a focus on real-world results and lasting behavior change.

Courtenay brings over 7 years of hands-on experience training dogs, including her own Working Line German Shepherds in PSA protection sports, and has hosted world-class trainers through her role as President of Central Kansas Working Dogs. Her background as a nurse gives her a unique understanding of the human-dog relationship, and she prioritizes educating owners as much as training dogs. The business serves multiple cities across central Kansas and is currently booked through early 2026, accepting only serious applicants ready to commit to structured training.

Additional services include free evaluations, lifetime trainer support, and training for dogs of all sizes and ages, from puppies to adults.

Accomplishments

Courtenay Van Doren has trained and competed with her own Working Line German Shepherds in PSA (Protection Sports Association) since 2017. She is President of Central Kansas Working Dogs and has hosted world-class dog training seminars in the region. Her nursing background enhances her understanding of the human-dog relationship.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete a free evaluation form on the website to be considered for available spots. Due to high demand and limited monthly capacity, applicants are screened before acceptance into programs.

Contact

8+ Years Experience
Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Hours

Monday: 10am-6:30pm
Tuesday: 10am-6:30pm
Wednesday: 10am-6:30pm
Thursday: 10am-6:30pm
Friday: 10am-6:30pm
Saturday: 10am-6:30pm
Sunday: 10am-6:30pm

Associations

Accredited

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Pet boarding service

Location