Balanced Pooches In Home Dog Training
Service area: Serving Mesa and surrounding areas in Arizona, United States
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
- anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
A 3-session program spread over three weeks, each session building on the previous. Session 1 covers pack theory, trust exercises, focus, two forms of recall, and nipping/patience. Session 2 includes focus with distractions, stay, door greetings, outdoor recall, leave it, and a short walk. Session 3 integrates all skills outdoors with a final walk to ensure smooth leash behavior at home and in public.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not listed online; clients are directed to call for pricing and availability.
Testimonials
My wife and I had been looking for dog training for our little dog Charlie. Other at home trainers were going to use an e-collar but we didn’t feel good about it. We found Balanced Pooches and thought we would give it a try. John trains you, the owner, how to effectively use positive reinforcement, and leadership training to get your dog to listen and be your friend. It’s a very personable experience. He gives you the tools you need to continue training your dog after the sessions are finished. He’s also much cheaper than a lot of alternatives but still provides a quality service. We have seen many positive improvements in Charlie. I wish we had started with John earlier!
– Client
We became new puppy parents again after about 17 years and really needed help figuring out how to make little Gene a proper gentleman. We decided in home training would be best for our schedules and based on the great reviews chose Balanced Pooches. What a great decision it turned out to be. John was in a word fantastic. We had a fast approaching trip and he was able to accommodate our schedule and help us get Gene confident and ready for the adventure. John was always right on time and respectful and he taught us the importance of being leaders for our dog. Our Gene is still a puppy and has more work to do but from day 1 we already saw huge improvements. Like anything worth having in life, training takes consistency but John teaches you how to make it fun and easy! I highly recommend Balanced Pooches!
– Client
John trained our 10-month old pug puppy Coco. We have seen a huge improvement in Coco’s behavior and listening skills since we started the program only 21-days ago. Coco went from a puppy who didn’t respect or listen to anyone, to a puppy who behaves like a dog that has been trained properly since day 1. I highly recommend hiring John as your dog trainer. Thank you John!
– Client
About the Trainer
Balanced Pooches In Home Dog Training is a certified in-home dog training service led by John Penziner, a Certified Dog Trainer from Animal Behavior College with 15 years of experience. John specializes in a unique 3-session Basic Obedience Program using positive reinforcement with a clicker and reward method—no e-collars, choke chains, or pinch collars are used. Training is tailored to each dog’s needs, whether puppy, adult, rescue, or adopted, and focuses on building trust and communication between owner and dog. Sessions are conducted in the client’s home, both indoors and outdoors, and cover essential behaviors like leash pulling, barking, jumping, reactivity, recall, and anxiety. John trains the owner to continue the methods at home, ensuring long-term success. The program is designed to be affordable, flexible, and fun, with all family members encouraged to participate.
John serves single and multi-dog households and has helped dogs of all ages and backgrounds, including anxious or reactive dogs, improve their behavior without fear-based tools. Clients report significant improvements in obedience, confidence, and household harmony after just three sessions.
Accomplishments
John Penziner is a Certified Dog Trainer from Animal Behavior College with 15 years of hands-on experience training dogs one-on-one, adapting methods to each dog’s individual needs.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins by calling or texting (401) 300-6298 to schedule an appointment. No online booking form is functional; scheduling is done exclusively by phone.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
10am-8pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
1422 E 3rd Pl, Mesa, AZ 85203Listing Tools for Trainers
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