Equilibrium Canine

Equilibrium Canine offers customized training programs centered on lead work and obedience, with options for private sessions, group classes, day training, and intensive 4–6 week board and train programs. The board and train program immerses the dog in Nick’s home and pack environment to learn calmness, socialization, and off-leash reliability. Private day training includes a full day with the pack and a 30-minute owner handover session. Pack day combines lead work, structured socialization, and progressive off-leash training. New puppy programs include 5 consecutive sessions covering housebreaking, boundaries, lead work, and socialization. All programs emphasize owner education and require active participation to sustain progress.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home sessions: $295 for 90 minutes; online sessions: $125; 5-pack: $850; 10-pack: $1,600. Board and train: 4–6 weeks with ongoing owner support. Private day train: $300/day. Pack day: $85/day. New puppy package: $750 (includes slip lead and 5 sessions). Lead work group sessions: $50 per person. Travel fees may apply for in-home sessions based on location.

Policies

First sessions are held in the client’s home, with follow-ups at the facility or home on a case-by-case basis. Board and train clients receive lifetime access to boarding. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but availability is noted as a factor for private day training and other services.

Equilibrium Canine is a dog training business based in Wilmington, MA, founded by Nick de Moraes, who specializes in building trust-based relationships between dogs and their owners through canine psychology and lead work. The business offers personalized training programs focused on lead work, obedience, behavior modification, and owner education, with an emphasis on communication without reliance on treats or harsh equipment. Services include private sessions, group classes, board and train programs, private day training, pack day care, and puppy-specific training. Nick’s approach is rooted in mentorship from experts like Linn Boyke and Jonathan Czinder, prioritizing calmness, structure, and mutual respect. Equilibrium Canine also provides dog boarding exclusively for past board and train clients and offers day care in a structured pack environment. The training philosophy centers on understanding the dog’s perspective and modifying owner behavior to create lasting change.

The business serves clients across Boston and surrounding areas including Cambridge, Somerville, Burlington, Medford, Woburn, Salem NH, and more. Training occurs both in-home and at their facility, with options for video consultations. All programs are designed to address root causes of behavioral issues such as reactivity, anxiety, leash pulling, resource guarding, and separation anxiety, with a strong focus on long-term success through owner involvement.

Equilibrium Canine stands out by combining hands-on training with deep education for owners, ensuring they can maintain progress after sessions end. Clients report transformative results in dogs with severe anxiety and reactivity, often after other methods failed. Nick’s personal connection with dogs, shaped by his experience with his own dog Manni, drives his compassionate, individualized approach.

Accomplishments

Nick de Moraes has trained dogs under the mentorship of renowned trainers Linn Boyke, Jonathan Czinder, and Cole Lasher of Oregon Tails. He has successfully transformed dogs with severe anxiety, reactivity, and behavioral challenges, many of which were deemed unmanageable by other trainers. His approach has earned consistent high praise from clients for its humane, results-driven, and relationship-based methodology.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by contacting Equilibrium Canine via phone or email to schedule a consultation. Upon submission of a contact form, they receive an email with details on first session expectations, training philosophy, services, and pricing. A behavioral assessment is conducted to determine if private sessions, day training, or board and train is most appropriate, with special attention to bite history and vaccination status.