Dogs don’t speak English.
Reduce anxiety and improve behavior by learning to speak dog.
We help dog owners in Maynard, Acton, Concord, Stow, Sudbury, Hudson, and the surrounding communities.
Training Opportunities: Learn & Playgroup, Reactive Dog Classes, Board & Train Programs, Behavioral Rehabilitation, and Dedicated 1-on-1 Puppy Training (3-18 months)
A calm dog is a happy dog.
Our training programs will help your dog keep their cool and maintain focus, whether life presents treats or triggers.
Intentions matter.
We do Balanced Training differently.
Build a relationship with your dog based on mutual respect and understanding. Our least-force-possible approach is effective and safe.
No dog is too Difficult.
In fact, ‘difficult’ dogs are our favorite dogs. We specialize in rehabilitating dogs that other trainers deem too aggressive or untrainable.
We help humans, too.
Come as you are. We’ll teach you habits and routines that work better for you and your dog, and result in a stronger, more trusting bond.
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We have a handsome anxiety ridden French Bulldog who needed some confidence building and fine tuning on manners. We met with Meaghen for a meet and greet and chose to do private lessons per her recommendation. We initially picked Well Balance as a result of a best buddy who completed a long term “boot camp” - HUGE SUCCESS! We are finishing up our sixth meeting next week. Our experiences have lead to learning about patience in a way I wouldn’t have thought of with a dog ( I’m a fourth grade teacher who knows a thing about patience 😜 - I’m so happy she brought this perspective to us) and a better understanding of our Rufus boy and ourselves as a family. He’s learned a lot! We will continue to practice with Well Balanced! Thanks for being apart of this community and equipping not only Rufus with the tools to be successful, but us!!!!
Suave LifeI initially had a frustrating experience with one of the workers, but the owner personally reached out to me soon after — and completely turned the situation around. She was incredibly helpful, gracious, and professional in every interaction. She provided all the information and details I needed to move forward and made sure everything was handled with care. Her dedication to great customer service truly impressed me. I can’t say enough about how positive my experience ended up being thanks to her!
Lori ClaireThis is actually my second review for Well Balanced Dog Training because I’ve had such great experiences with them. About 4 years ago, my first dog — a very reactive Boxer — went through their Board & Train program. The transformation was incredible. He came back well-mannered, and his reactivity was under control. Most recently, I sent my 6-month-old Doodle to the Board & Train program. She was a wild puppy with zero manners — stubborn, chewing everything in sight (including me!), and having frequent accidents in the house. When she came home, it was like night and day. She’s now calm, responsive, well-mannered, and truly a joy to live with. The key is continuing the work at home. If you don’t follow through, your pup will slip back into old habits. But if you stick with it, the training quickly becomes part of everyday life. I can’t recommend Well Balanced Dog Training enough — whether for a challenging adult dog or an out-of-control puppy, their programs truly deliver lasting results.
Annarita WongNo words can describe what they did for my dog! Meaghan and her team are the best hands down. You will not find a better team then them! My dog is an Aussie Doodle and has anxiety issues, always on edge, barking at everything, lunges at cars and people, and even bit a driver (or two). I thought all hope was lost and I would never be able to have him around people. After 5 weeks of boarding training I got a beautiful, loving and confident dog back! Not only has his confidence improved, he is in state of calmness I never thought possible. You will not regret the decision to invest in your dog and give them the structure they need. YOU NEED PUT IN THE WORK! When your dog comes home you need to put in the time and home training to maintain the behavior. Even if it is not perfect when you work with them at home, the benefits outweights the feeling of embarassment or that you failed. The difference is incredible but you need to be consistant in working with your dog and using the tools. It is not forever, that is the the key to remember. Temporary hard work for a lifetime of amazing times with your dog! Meaghan and her team do not judge you they want the best for you and your dog ❤️. To Meaghan and her team thank you so much for all you do and for giving my dog a chance to enjoy his life. So much appreciation for you all! ❤️
Claudia PollardOur training with Meaghen and her team has been invaluable and absolutely life changing for us and our 5 year old rescue ‘China’. We had some information from the shelter, that China had never been socialized for her first 1.5 years. No leash walking, no other dog interaction, no people interaction, no car rides etc. We managed a lot but her reactiveness towards other dogs was something we really needed help with. Meaghen came highly recommended and after a first consultation we agreed to a 5 week board and train. From the first meeting Meaghen was upfront and open about her approach. It was hard leaving our dog with someone for 5 weeks. But it has been the best decision we ever made. Our dog came back more confident in herself and has grown so much. We as her owners have learned so much about ourselves. China is a regular in the Learn and Playgroup and enjoys being with her four legged friends. Wellbalanced Dog Training also offers reactive dog classes which are fun, informative and a great way to connect with other WBDT dog parents. China is a completely different calmer dog now, and we enjoy our goofy girl joining us on all our adventures.
Sara CookeI cannot say enough great things about Meaghen and her team over at Well Balanced Dog Training. We have two beagles, both with separation anxiety, youngest one (Chevy) more severe than the eldest (Hero). We were recommended to Meaghen by our dog walker here in Worcester, I was at my wits end with their behavior and my blood pressure was out of control. I thought I was doing everything right previously; We had done dog training in the past with Petco and other vendors. When I scheduled the meet and greet, not going to lie, I cried. I had so much anxiety from my anxiety ridden pups. You know, the dogs you see that bark and scream, lunge etc.. at everyone and everything, yep, that was them. Out-Of-Control. She first recommended to take Chevy for her board and train program, our youngest beagle because he was the worst at the time. She was straight forward on what to expect because of his age and how bad the Separation Anxiety was. After a few days of discussion, I bit the bullet and agreed. He was there for 5 weeks, started with 3 weeks but it ended up being 5. She knew by the first week, it was going to be 5 weeks, she was up front about that too, she said likely 5 weeks but we started with three. Meaghen would get on a call with us weekly for updates and progress. By week three we had an in person midsession training and he was already so far along. Less vocal but still vocal with his yips and whines (mostly because we were there and he wanted to get our love and attention). By week five we had a completely different and well mannered dog. He’s not perfect but he’s trying with ALL of our help to navigate this clearly scary world to him. On the day of take home, she sits you down with some of her team and she goes over everything YOU need to continue to do at home. The effort and attention she puts into each dog is seen, 100%. My little dude went from a 10 down to a 3 which is more than I could have ever hoped for. We are hedging towards a 2 now at home but sometimes he can get back up to a 4 or 5. You HAVE to put in the effort in order to maintain the relationship and balance that comes from the training she gives. We live in an apartment complex with other dogs and now they are the more well behaved dogs vs the other dogs. What a difference WBDT made with our pups! Lastly, I must thank her and her team because the week before Christmas is when we picked Chevy up, I was so flustered over our other dog not behaving when we did a reintroduce to Chevy, that when I asked if she could take her for a week, she took our eldest right then and there and she totally did not have to do that. We came up with a cost and a plan together and her prices are reasonable. It’s 100% a reasonable cost for the amount of work, effort, and materials put into it all. Thank you Meaghen and Team!!
Mary O'RyanI began working with Well Balanced Dog Training after I got an 8 week old English lab puppy. We first attended their Puppy School - a 5 week group puppy training class. My dog now attends their Learn and Play Group multiple times per week. I feel very comfortable leaving my dog in their care. My dog is a confident, sassy, stubborn, and energetic girl. We have come a long way in our training journey so far - all thanks to WBDT. Meaghen and her team have taught me so much, and I appreciate their willingness to answer my questions and continue to help us grow. They are very thorough, experienced, and thoughtful. I don’t know where we’d be with their help, they are the real deal.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
