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Balanced Bay Dog Training
Transform your dog's behavior with expert, compassionate training in Oakland.
5(5 reviews)
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Business
other-business
About Balanced Bay Dog Training
Balanced Bay Dog Training, led by McClain, specializes in progressive, effective dog training for all breeds and behaviors. Located in Oakland, CA, we focus on building solid foundations to address issues like leash reactivity, anxiety, and obedience. Our approach combines knowledge, patience, and easy-to-follow techniques, supported by instructional videos for home practice. Whether you have a rescue pup or a reactive dog, we provide personalized sessions that simplify training and deliver remarkable results, making walks and daily life more enjoyable for both you and your pet.
Business Info
Location
884 Arlington Ave, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
Services Offered
Behavioral Training
Address leash reactivity, anxiety, and fear-based behaviors with personalized, progressive techniques.
Obedience Training
Build solid foundations in commands and manners for improved walks and home behavior.
Rescue Dog Support
Specialized training for rescue pups to overcome challenges and build trust.
Home Practice Guidance
Receive easy instructions and instructional videos to reinforce training between sessions.
Reactivity Management
Expert solutions for dogs reactive to other dogs or stimuli, reducing stress and improving interactions.
Reviews
5(5 reviews)
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Nina Rea
via Google
9 months ago
McClain at Balance Bay Dog Training has helped us immensely with our rescue pup. We appreciated her progressive teaching style that builds on fundamentals, creating a solid foundation before advancing to more complex behaviors. Her greatest skill is cutting through seemingly complicated issues to identify the underlying cause - something we would have never figured out on our own! The short instructional videos and reminders she provides after sessions were incredibly helpful for practicing at home, ensuring we didn't forget key techniques. If you're looking for a trainer who can simplify dog training while delivering remarkable results, McClain is absolutely the one to call.
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Nayely Gonzalezvia Google
11 months ago
I've been dealing with a rowdy, reactive little dog and after just 3 sessions, he's already acting like a different dog! I tried other training classes and positive-only trainers, but hadn't seen any big improvements until working with McClain. She's been super knowledgable, supportive, gives easy instructions for me to follow and explains his behavior so I can understand what's actually happening in his little brain. I realllly recommend Balanced Bay & McClain, and will definitely keep working with her. I'm so so happy. :)
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Stacey G1 Leevia Google
about 1 year ago
McClain is the best dog trainer we’ve ever worked with. Luna used to pull like crazy on walks, and now she doesn’t pull at all! McClain was so patient and showed us exactly what to do to keep up the progress at home. Walks are so much easier and more enjoyable now.
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Aj Strosahlvia Google
about 1 year ago
My dog Winnie is reactive to other dogs and very fearful––McClain's amazing work has made a huge difference in Winnie's life, and in mine. Leashed walks are easier, greeting other dogs respectfully is possible, plus Winnie has much less anxiety overall and is always excited for training sessions. McClain is knowledgable, patient, thorough, and really meets you where you are. Cannot recommend highly enough!
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Gracie Boliekvia Google
about 1 year ago
McClain is the best! She’s been able to help with my leash reactive rottie and has helped walks be more enjoyable for the both of us. She’s dedicated, smart, and truly wants the best for your dog!
