About Us

Woman and young pitbull mix puppy at the beach

Our Story

We’re Chase and Marina! For over seven years, we’ve been involved in the dog world, both as owners and professionals. In early 2018, we were looking for a better training method for our 5-month-old pitbull mix, Koda, shown above. We wanted her to respond to commands, stop pulling on her leash, and avoid turning our apartment into a playground, all while having fun during training. After discovering balanced training, e-collars, and using play as a way to communicate, we applied these methods with Koda, and within weeks, we saw a remarkable change. She remained happy and playful, but now she was obedient, calm, and eager to learn. Since then, we've welcomed more dogs into our family and continue to learn about dog behavior every day. We love playing with dogs, building strong bonds with them, and helping them become their happiest selves. There's nothing more rewarding than witnessing a dog’s transformation through training!

TRAINING AND PHILOSOPHY

Our training focuses on behavior, not just obedience. Many dogs can sit or lie down on command, but struggle with distractions or duration. These same dogs often get overly excited at the slightest stimulus. We use real-world training techniques so your dog can interact with you confidently while looking to you for guidance and leadership. Our goal is to help create obedient dogs who can calm themselves and handle any situation without becoming reactive.

With our training programs, we aim to boost your confidence as a dog owner. Each program lasts a minimum of six weeks, and we prioritize building a long-term relationship with our clients. We want to educate you on why you're doing what you do because your relationship with your dog is the most important part of training. We’ll provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to become the best dog owner possible. By the end of training, you’ll be able to take your dog anywhere, knowing they are well-behaved and obedient. This will help bring out your dog’s best potential and establish you as the leader they need.

Remember, these training programs require a lifelong commitment. There’s no “quick fix” in dog training; every behavior, good or bad, has a root cause. We believe in making a complete lifestyle change for both dogs and owners, teaching you how to create the best life for your dog. This results in happy, calm, and focused dogs without anxiety or destructive behaviors.

We can’t promise a perfect dog after six weeks, as training is a lifelong journey. Significant results come from consistent effort over 3-4 months. While you’ll see improvements along the way, building a solid relationship takes time and dedication. Three to four months is just a small investment in the 15+ years you’ll have with your dog!

As balanced trainers, we focus on rewarding good behaviors while correcting unwanted ones. We incorporate e-collars, prong collars, treats, toys, and play into our training methods.