Dogs in Balance

Dogs in Balance offers three main training formats: Board and Train (10–21 days with structured daily routines including walks, treadmill, socialization, and behavior modification), Private In-Home Lessons (2+ hour sessions addressing leash pulling, jumping, barking, and obedience commands), and Group Classes (4-week sessions focused on obedience and socialization). All programs begin with an evaluation. Board and Train includes lifetime video support and follow-up visits. E-Collar Jumpstart is a 2-session program to introduce remote collar use for recall, heel, and reactivity. Training emphasizes calmness, structure, and leadership over treats.

Pricing Summary

Board and Train: $1950 (10 days), $2200 (14 days), $3200 (3 weeks); Private In-Home Lessons: $295 (2+ hours), $195 (follow-up), $150 (field trip); Group Classes: $150 for 4 weeks; Boarding: $75/day; E-Collar Jumpstart: $450 (2 sessions); $75 non-refundable booking fee for all programs.

Policies

All programs require a $75 non-refundable booking fee. Board and Train programs do not typically allow owner visits during training, as it may be counterproductive. No 100% guarantee is offered due to owner commitment variables, but Patte emphasizes consistent results through teamwork and follow-through. Follow-up visits and lifetime video chats are included in board and train packages.

Dogs in Balance is a professional dog training business serving El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties, led by certified dog trainer Patte Georgeson. Patte offers personalized training services focused on building a balanced human-canine relationship through structure, leadership, and calmness, inspired by methods learned from Cesar Millan, Sean O’Shea, and Jeff Gellman. She emphasizes that good behavior stems from the dog recognizing the owner as a calm, consistent leader—not just a companion. Services include private in-home training, group classes, board and train programs, dog walking, boarding, grooming, and canine massage. Patte uses balanced training methods, including prong collars and e-collars, to communicate clearly and humanely, avoiding treat-based bribes that can create hyperactivity. Her approach prioritizes improving the dog’s state of mind before teaching commands, leading to lasting behavioral change.

Patte is the sole trainer for all training sessions and personally oversees all board and train programs, ensuring consistency and quality. She provides lifetime follow-up support through video chats and follow-up visits. Her facility offers safe, quiet boarding with crate training, fenced yards, and individualized attention. Clients appreciate her calm demeanor, reliability, and deep expertise in resolving severe behavioral issues like leash reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety.

In addition to training, Patte provides dog walking, pet boarding, grooming, and canine massage, making her a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking holistic care and behavior solutions.

Accomplishments

Patte Georgeson has been a professional dog trainer since 2003. She completed the Training Cesar’s Way Foundation Course with Cesar Milan, was an understudy to a renowned Sonoma County dog expert for five years, graduated from the T-3 Dog Behavioral Training Program (2014), and holds certifications as a Dog•tec Certified Dog Walker, PetTech CPR/First Aid provider, Certified Groomer, and Certified Canine Masseuse. She also completed the Learning to Lead Workshop with Lucas Agnew.

How to Get Started!

An evaluation is required to determine eligibility for services and to create a customized training plan. Clients must contact Patte via phone, text, or email to schedule the evaluation and begin the process.