Michelle Filijan
Founder
Michelle is the owner and trainer of Balanced Pups. Since early 2022, Michelle has trained hundreds of dogs and owners on a variety of behavioral issues. When she is not training dogs, she is spending her time writing music, learning a new artsy craft, playing video games, reading a fantasy book series, exploring outdoors or tending to her chickens and bunny. She continues to self-educate and learn from others in her industry to provide the most up to date information and techniques to her clients. She also volunteers her time to helping train dogs at Yucaipa Animal Placement Society to become more adoptable and finally find their furever homes.
I incorporate all of my knowledge, practice and studying dog behavior into my training programs, so that I can give dog owners the best training service possible. It shouldn’t be inconvenient or difficult to implement training into everyday life so that you & your pups can thrive! I seek to provide you with that freedom! My training has a huge emphasis on creating clear communication between you and your dog.
Services include in-person or virtual training for:
Leash walking/Heel
Basic Obedience Commands
Jumping up on people
Potty Training
Hyperactivity
Separation Anxiety
Mouthing/nipping
Resource Guarding
Reactivity on leash in the form of barking, lunging, chaotic behavior, unpredictable behavior, biting at leash
In-home Manners for counter surfing, barking as guests enter home, getting into trash, chewing furniture/items, etc.
Aggression
& More!
As an AKC CGC certified evaluator, Balanced Pups can help you reach your Canine Good Citizen goals through weekly group classes and practice sessions before testing for the titles. This includes AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC CGC, CGCA & Urban CGC classes and tests.
I OFFER 10% OFF PER SESSION FOR ***RESCUE DOGS***