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Success stories

Lead with love. Live in harmony.

Every dog who walks through our doors has a story.

From anxious pups to reactive dogs, these stories come from owners just like you. They trusted the process, put in the work, and discovered how leadership, communication, practice, consistency, and dedication can change any story.

Success Story

Meet Solana and Susan

From reactive and aggressive to neutral and confident.

Solana is a 6-year-old pitbull mix with a history of being a long-term shelter dog and was returned multiple times because of her reactivity. Her owner, Susan, had never owned a reactive dog before and after a few incidents, she knew Solana needed significant behavior modification. Susan found Balanced Behavior Dog Training Center and enrolled Solana in GOAT Camp. Watch Solana and Susan’s journey to success and see how working with Bill transformed their bond.

Success Story

Meet Myla and Mike

From a stressed out relationship to a healthy bond.

Myla is a 1.5 year-old rottweiler who displayed reactive behavior around other people and in new environments. Her owner, Mike, was worried about Myla’s unpredictable behavior, especially because he and his wife are expecting a baby very soon. After trying multiple trainers, Mike found Balanced Behavior Dog Training Center after hearing about Bill through his collaboration with world renowned dog trainer, Tom Davis. Watch Myla and Mike’s journey to success and see how working with Bill transformed their bond.

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The Proof is in the Transformation

Watch more of our success stories


Dante and Lynn

Dante is a 5-year-old pitbull boxer mix with a long history of living in shelters. Watch how his owner, Lynn, transformed a once-reactive, hard-to-handle dog into a calm, confident, and happy companion.

Archer and Melissa

Archer is a 4.5-year-old german shepherd who struggles with reactivity. Watch how his owner, Melissa, was able to get to the root cause of his behavior and create a lasting, successful bond.

Kaianne and Gina

Kaianne is a deaf, strong-willed 5-year-old pitbull terrier mix. Watch how her owner, Gina, discovered new ways to communicate with her which resulted in a happier, more connected relationship.

"At Balanced Behavior Dog Training Center, Bill was able to unravel the obstacle to our dog's happiness."

Who is Tom Davis?

Tom Davis is an internationally recognized dog trainer and founder of Upstate Canine Academy. He specializes in behavior-based dog training for challenging cases using a mantra, “No Bad Dogs”. Tom is the host of the award-winning No Bad Dogs Podcast and is a sought-after consultant for high-profile clients around the world, including celebrities and elite athletes. Tom brings a rare combination of intuitive canine understanding, clear communication, and real-world results. He recently visited Balanced Behavior Dog Training Center to get a firsthand look at the meaningful work happening here.

"I don't suggest dog trainers often, but all I saw here was quality dog training. If you're looking for a dog trainer, I highly suggest Bill and his team."

@tomdavisofficial

Who is Tom Davis?

Tom Davis is an internationally recognized dog trainer and founder of Upstate Canine Academy. He specializes in behavior-based dog training for challenging cases using a mantra, “No Bad Dogs”. Tom is the host of the award-winning No Bad Dogs Podcast and is a sought-after consultant for high-profile clients around the world, including celebrities and elite athletes. Tom brings a rare combination of intuitive canine understanding, clear communication, and real-world results. He recently visited Balanced Behavior Dog Training Center to get a firsthand look at the meaningful work happening here.

"I don't suggest dog trainers often, but all I saw here was quality dog training. If you're looking for a dog trainer, I highly suggest Bill and his team."

@tomdavisofficial

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I can’t recommend Bill Balatsos highly enough—he is the best dog trainer in the Chicagoland area.

Bud

I’ve worked with trainers before, but the results with Bill were different: practical, personalized, and sustainable.
Fred
GOAT Camp has completely transformed our relationship with our girl! We look forward to continued growth together.
Nova
Balanced Behavior was an amazing find at a very dark time with our dog.
Caspian
Bill & Krista were wonderful at training our dog and US! We started with a reactive young dog who couldn’t see other people/dogs on a walk without reacting. We now have a confident boy!
Cedar
Bill is so generous with his time and knowledge! Your bond with your dog will grow even closer as you, the owner, become a calm, confident leader in your home.
Grubert
The transformation we've seen with Onyx and our relationship with him is night and day.
Onyx
Bill taught me how to be consistent, calm, and clear with my very energetic puppy. The help and guidance of his professional experience made my life with Chelsee so much more manageable.
Chelsee
LIFE CHANGING for both us and our dog. Our pup has made so much progress, it’s like I have a different dog now. Our bond is so much stronger.
Floyd
Absolutely a must for any reactive dog! Chai is much calmer and overall a better dog now - and we have valuable skills to continue her training.
Chai
My relationship and bond with Logan has increased tremendously and the result is a happier dog and one that has a much more consistent and predictable behavior.
Logan
From the very first session, I noticed a significant improvement in my dog's behavior. My dog is now well-behaved, confident, and happier than ever.
Jaclyn
Bill explains everything clearly and supports both me and my dog, giving me the confidence I need as an owner.
Harley
Bill has given us and our boys the tools and skills to live a happier, safer, and more fulfilling life together.
Frank & Hank
Bill trained our puppy from a nervous, unconfident stray who didn't listen or walk well on a leash to a well behaved and very confident boy.
Forest
Bill trains you and your dog as a team. It was life-changing. He truly cares and sets you and your dog up for success.
Dante
Bill trained my puppy and the change was very noticeable in her behavior. This is my first dog and he was excellent at explaining behaviors of dogs in general.
Sage
Bill helped us tremendously with our very difficult dog, Joy. His knowledge, patience, and clear communication skills helped us to form a deeper bond with our pup.
Joy
Bill's training taught me how to become a better dog owner and leader for Saoirse. Our communication and trust have significantly improved, boosting her self-confidence and strengthening our relationship.
Saoirse
Training with Bill has been wonderful for our pup. The change was almost immediate. Bill has trained us how to lead better, so grateful!
Hawk
The training helped out so much from having guests come over and not having to worry about Biscuit being too crazy, to taking him on walks.
Biscuit

A harmonious relationship with your dog can transform your life in so many ways. You'll get:

  • A dog you can take anywhere
  • A dog you can have guests over with
  • A dog that trusts you as their leader
  • A dog that pays attention and listens to you the first time
  • A dog with regulated emotions
  • A calm and fulfilled dog
  • A life where you confidently know what is beneficial for your dog
  • Effective boundaries, without guilt or shame
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Schedule a free 30-minute consultation today so we can help you find a program that fits you best.

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Schedule a free 30-minute consultation today so we can help you find a program that fits you best.

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