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Playful Balance Dog Training Hello! I am Maleah, owner of PBDT. I am a balanced trainer serving North King and South Snohomish County.

10/09/2026

Are all items on the ground safe for dog consumption?

For impulsive, food driven dogs, an automatic leave is especially important and more than just good manners.

This habit helps keep them safe around dropped food, medications, and other potentially dangerous items.

To change this habit, teach your dog to be respectful of dropped items by stopping them from sn**ching up food. Instead, pick them up yourself and offer them from your hand when appropriate.

The floor isn’t an open buffet! This habit helps keep kids safe and lowers the likelihood of a dog fight for those that have multiple pets. Consistency with the little things builds safer, more reliable habits.

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If you have a dog that’s quick to sn**ch up dangerous items from the ground, we can help! Message us at (425) 419-8967

One of the best parts of good training is having dogs who can happily hang out while I get work done.Clear expectations ...
10/07/2026

One of the best parts of good training is having dogs who can happily hang out while I get work done.

Clear expectations lead to dogs understanding when to play and when to be bored.

Accountability from day one teaches the dog no loop holes exist, and no mischievous habits develop.

How many dogs do you see?👀

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Do you have a dog that needs to learn to chill?
Message us at (425) 419-8967

10/05/2026

Boarding doesn’t mean every dog needs to be in the middle of everything.

We love when boarding dogs can seamlessly integrate into our pack, but for Callie, we know that isn’t what’s best for her.

This girl is slow to warm up, can be reactive, and really values her personal space. While she’s staying with us, we’re giving her a quieter area of the house where she can decompress behind a baby gate while still being part of the household.

Our goal isn’t to overwhelm her—it’s to make her stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Sometimes the best care we can provide is simply giving a dog the space they need to feel safe.

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If you’ve completed training with us in the past, we welcome your dog to board with us! To schedule a boarding reservation, email us at [email protected]

09/30/2026

Tug play doesn’t have to create bad habits - it’s all about teaching the right rules.

Instead of holding the toy above your dog’s head which only encourages jumping, teach them to respect your possession by bringing the toy to your chest.

For puppies, the game starts when the toy comes alive and ends when it stills. As they mature, we add expectations - impulse control is expected from my adult dogs regardless of how exciting the toy is.

I want their understanding of tug play so good that a child could be swinging the toy around. If I don’t say the word, they should not be grabbing that toy.

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Do you have a driven dog in which play feels unsafe? We can help! Reach us at (425) 419-8967

09/28/2026

Down while the world goes round

Brody is young, enthusiastic, and fascinated by just about everything that moves or makes a noise. For this big goober, learning that he doesn’t always need to get up and investigate is a huge part of growing up.

Practicing a simple down while the world goes by helps him learn to settle and stay focused, even when there’s plenty happening around him.

When you have a big dog, having one who can lay down and stay stationary makes everyday life much easier for everyone!

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If you have a dog that needs help learning to slow down, lay down or calm down, we’re here to help! Reach us at (425) 419-8967

09/25/2026

Respect around resources

Teaching dogs to respect food is an important part of having a safe, well-mannered dog. Dogs must learn that food belongs to whoever is providing it.

Dropped food, dirty dishes at dog level and food in a child’s hand are all possible scenarios for dogs to turn scrounging for food into dangerous competition.

This becomes especially important in homes with children or other pets. A dog who understands boundaries around food is less likely to feel the need to compete, steal, or guard what they have.

Teaching respect around resources is about creating clear expectations and helping them understand that food is available without needing to fight for it or protect it.

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Do you have a pushy dog stealing or guarding food? We can help! Contact us at (425) 419-8967

09/23/2026

Does your dog race down stairs?

With a dog as big as Brody, you definitely don’t want to risk being pulled down a flight of stairs!

Here is a super easy way to deter dogs from racing past you.

1. The dog has to be on leash, walking between you and the railing
2. The second their shoulder starts passing your knee, turn into the railing
3. Block their path with your body, using your leash to move them back if they continue pushing
4. Your end result should be a dog that moves slower and is much more mindful going down stairs

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If you’ve been knocked down by your dog, it doesn’t have to be the end of the road!

Email us at [email protected] to schedule a free phone consult

09/21/2026

Teaching an automatic wait

Brody is a 1yo lab and the definition of “bull in a china shop”. Like many large breed puppies, they grow quick and exuberance easily turns into dangerously boisterous.

This simple but very effective threshold exercise teaches dogs to be mindful before leaving the house. And with an 80lb lab, getting yanked out the door was driving certain family members to give up on ever walking the dog.

His owners have been diligently practicing every day and are astounded by the progress they’ve seen in just two weeks!

This exercise uses NO treats and NO words.

What you see is a product of relationship building, boundary setting and clear expectations.

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If you’d like your walks to be calmer, we can help! Reach us at (425) 419-8967

Different boarding dog, same routines!It is my goal that every boarding dog can integrate comfortably with my pack. This...
09/18/2026

Different boarding dog, same routines!

It is my goal that every boarding dog can integrate comfortably with my pack. This includes walks, play time, shared bones and the occasional day trip.

For some dogs, melding into this routine for a week is no big deal. But Ella here can be a bit temperamental! Four years ago she would lunge and nip at cars, bikes, people, dogs - really anything that moves.

But through training, and consistent exposure, she has been able to integrate safely with a NEUTRAL pack. I stress neutral because as calm as Ella looks, she actually isn’t dog friendly.

Some dogs never want dog friends and that is just fine. Some dogs don’t want to play together, and that doesn’t mean they can’t still live harmoniously.

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If you have dogs in need of help to live harmoniously, we can help! Reach us at (425) 419-8967

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