McClain’s Balanced Dog Training #2
Ranked #5 in Oakland and #283 in California
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Separation Anxiety
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Every service begins with an initial consultation to discuss current behaviors and develop a plan of action. Following the consultation, tailored private lessons can be arranged.
Puppy training focuses on essential skills such as crate training, housebreaking schedules, correcting nipping, and learning basic obedience. The Stay and Train program involves solo trainer sessions with your dog, complemented by owner review sessions to reinforce weekly training concepts.
Online training is available for convenience, offering 1/2 hour and 1-hour sessions via FaceTime or Zoom.
About the Trainer
McClain’s Balanced Dog Training is led by McClain Sullivan, a Certified Balanced Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist. She is certified in Canine Training and works with dogs of all temperaments.
McClain provides a wide spectrum of training services, ranging from puppy basics to addressing more complex issues like leash reactivity and separation anxiety. Her services include initial consultations, tailored private lessons, specialized puppy training, stay and train programs, and convenient online training sessions.
The business aims to help dog owners guide their dog’s behavior effectively. Online training offers flexibility with 1/2 hour and 1-hour sessions available via FaceTime or Zoom.
Accomplishments
McClain Sullivan is a Certified Balanced Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist. She is also certified in Canine Training.
How to Get Started!
To begin training, clients are encouraged to book an initial consultation. During this consultation, behaviors will be discussed, and a plan of action will be developed. After the initial consultation, tailored private lessons can be set up. A training application is also available online.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance