Canine Balance Dog Training and Boarding
Training and Boarding in Placer County
About Us
Situated in the beautiful foothills of Northern California, we are located just 6 minutes off I80 in Colfax of Placer County. We service all of Northern California and offer pick up and drop off services upon request.
Our home is on a forested 8 acres offering plenty of hiking opportunities and other canine activities. Our immersive training programs integrate your dog into our daily lives, treating them as a member of our own pack. We believe training should revolve around real life and therefore we implement real world exposure and regular trips out into public. We are here to create balanced relationships between humans and their canine companions.
Meet the Trainer
Emilly is more than just a dog trainer; she is a lifetime dog enthusiast. From training and competing nationally and internationally in French Ring, PSA, and Schutzhund to traveling the country as a dog sport competition judge, Emily has over 20 years of experience. She is also an AKC Evaluator and Veterinary Assistant of over 15 years. While she has helped train hundreds of dogs, she continues to expand her knowledge and believes that we can always learn and be better. Emily has a very clear and simple way of communicating with both people and dogs making learning and understanding that much more enjoyable. She prefers to be outdoors and on adventures with both her personal and client dogs believing that the main goal is to simply make life with our dogs easier and more enjoyable.
Trusted local dog training and boarding
Creating balanced relationships between dogs and people.
Board and Train
Our immersive board and train programs implement intensive training and real-world exposure for a well-rounded and happy dog. We cover everything from puppy development and obedience to severe behavior cases.
Private Lessons
Build a better relationship, clearer communication, and have a well-behaved dog with one of our lesson packages.
Dog Boarding
Having to leave your dog behind is already hard. Let us provide a safe and loving environment to give your pet comfort and you peace of mind.
Group Classes
Join us for our fun and informative group classes where you can improve your dog’s skills around others in a controlled environment.
What people are saying
“We cannot thank Emily enough for helping our family. We were at a complete loss with our dog and even thought about rehoming him. Since working with her, there is now harmony in our home. She made everything so simple and easy to understand. I would recommend her to anyone!”
-Becka
“What can I say, Canine Balance has entirely changed our dog! We sent Odin to Emily for a board and train and it was exactly what we had hoped for. He returned a changed man, while still keeping his goofy personality. She kept us updated along the way and gave us all the necessary tools to maintain his training.”
-Sam
“Our dog loves staying here! We have to leave town fairly often and my husband and I feel super comfortable knowing that Emily and Ignacio are so experienced. Our dog has some behavior issues, and we always trust that she will be kept safe physically and emotionally. Don’t know what we’d do without them.”
-Ivette
Service Areas
Placer County, California
Surrounding areas from Reno to the Bay Area
and all of Northern California
Canine Balance Dog Training 