Balanced Solutions Dog Training, LLC

Training is delivered through individualized, one-on-one sessions conducted in-home or at public parks. Programs are ongoing and tailored to specific behavioral needs such as reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. Clients also have access to free Saturday morning pack walks for structured socialization. Training emphasizes positive reinforcement, play-based learning, and enrichment activities.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to book an appointment for personalized quotes. Services include private training sessions, daily walking/enrichment, and free weekly pack walks.

Balanced Solutions Dog Training, LLC is led by Morgan Shepherd, a professional dog trainer with over 20 years of experience specializing in behavior modification for reactive, anxious, and trauma-affected dogs. Morgan provides comprehensive one-on-one training at clients’ homes or in public parks, covering obedience, leash walking, socialization, scent work, and enrichment. She uniquely integrates play-based learning and uses her own rescue German Shepherd, Jack, as a live demonstration and therapy partner to help dogs overcome reactivity and build confidence. In addition to private training, Morgan offers free weekly pack walks on the Vancouver waterfront to support socialization in a structured, judgment-free environment. She also provides daily dog walking and enrichment services for pets while owners are away. Morgan’s compassionate, individualized approach and deep commitment to rescue dogs set her apart, making her a trusted choice for families struggling with challenging behaviors.

Morgan is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and has dedicated decades to animal rescue, including work with high-kill shelters and the dog meat trade. Her training philosophy centers on understanding each dog as an individual and strengthening the human-dog bond through education and empathy.

Clients consistently praise her patience, expertise with reactive dogs, and ability to transform fearful or aggressive dogs into confident companions, often citing life-changing results after other trainers failed.

Accomplishments

Morgan Shepherd has over 20 years of hands-on experience training Search and Rescue German Shepherds and rehabilitating trauma-affected rescue dogs. She is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and actively volunteers with animal welfare organizations, including rescues from high-kill shelters and the dog meat trade.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with booking an appointment through the website. An initial consultation is scheduled to assess the dog’s behavior and create a customized training plan. Free pack walks are available weekly for immediate socialization support.