Balanced Dogs

Dee offers two main programs: the Puppy Life Skills Program, which builds a foundation for urban living through socialization, cooperative care, house training, and clear communication using video coaching; and the Fearful, Anxious & Reactive Dogs Program, which uses desensitization, counter-conditioning, and environmental management to reduce reactivity and fear. Both programs include ongoing video consultations, personalized feedback, and progress monitoring. Sessions are tailored to the dog’s home environment and the owner’s lifestyle.

Pricing Summary

Dee offers reasonable pricing compared to other trainers in the area. Specific rates are not listed publicly, but clients report value in her programs. A complimentary 30-minute consultation is available to discuss needs and pricing options.

Policies

One client reported a negative experience regarding a refund after canceling a 12-week program, claiming Dee failed to honor a mutually agreed refund despite prior assurances. No official cancellation or refund policy is published on the website. Clients are encouraged to discuss concerns directly with Dee.

Dee Green is a professional canine behavior consultant with over 20 years of experience helping dog owners build trusting, cooperative relationships with their dogs. She specializes in force-free, fear-free training that honors canine agency and consent, avoiding all use of force, coercion, or punishment. Her methods are rooted in observing how dogs naturally communicate with each other, emphasizing non-verbal cues and body language over verbal commands. Dee offers virtual training via Zoom and FaceTime, allowing her to observe dogs in their home environments for more accurate, personalized guidance. She supports puppies, anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs of all ages, helping with issues like leash reactivity, separation anxiety, biting, potty training, and socialization. Her programs focus on creating lasting behavioral change through understanding, not obedience. Dee’s background in film and video production enables her to use video analysis to help owners see how their actions impact their dogs, leading to faster, more effective results.

Santa Monica Dog Coach (formerly Balanced Dogs) does not offer boarding, grooming, walking, or daycare services. The business is dedicated solely to behavior modification and training through consultation and coaching.

Dee’s approach is not for those seeking quick fixes or “yes-man” trainers—she provides honest, constructive feedback and expects active participation from owners to achieve meaningful change.

Accomplishments

Dee Green has over 20 years of professional experience in canine behavior consulting. She transitioned from traditional training methods to a force-free, dog-centered approach after recognizing the limitations of conventional obedience training. In 2020, she pioneered the effective use of virtual training via video platforms, which became a cornerstone of her methodology. She rebranded from Balanced Dogs to Santa Monica Dog Coach in 2024 to distance herself from the misleading term “balanced training.”

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss their dog’s behavior challenges and goals. Following the consultation, clients can enroll in a tailored program with ongoing video coaching sessions. Dee requests video footage of the dog in home environments to guide her recommendations.