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Deeper communication
for dogs & humans.

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Pack Balance works with inter-species families to cultivate balance and harmony.

When you think of the term “dog training” what do you imagine? Chances are, what comes to mind isn’t actually what will end up fixing the most common dynamic challenges many of us face daily with our dogs. Whether we’re first time puppy parents or experienced animal advocates, when we bring a dog into our family, we are integrating them into our pack.

Support for Your Whole Pack

WHAT WE DO

We work primarily through in-home, private sessions, focusing on real-life dynamics where they actually happen. Most clients resolve their core challenges within 2–4 sessions, gaining the tools to confidently support their pack moving forward.

Common Challenge Areas:

  • Separation anxiety

  • Aggression towards people

  • Aggression toward cats

  • Aggression toward other dogs

  • Family member aggression

  • Excessive barking

  • Housetraining

  • Leash pulling

  • Jumping on people

  • Resource guarding

  • Difficulty with socialization

  • Hyperactivity

  • Nipping or biting

  • New Puppy or Dog

  • Shy, anxious, fearful dogs

  • Not Coming When Called

  • Chewing and Destruction

  • Leash Aggression

  • New Baby on the Way

  • Lack of impulse control

Talk with Freddie
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  • Where do I start! Freddie is an amazing dog trainer. But I feel “trainer” isn’t the right word. He is dog translator! Freddie is so good at translating dog language to human language... Freddie taught us to be calm. I can’t emphasize the word “calm” enough... It has been over a year since Freddie last visited our house. Wally is now the heart of our family... Freddie truly helped us to understand and learn how to communicate with Wally.

    —Oscar Martinez

  • Freddie is the ‘dog whisperer!’ From the moment his calm presence entered our home, our dog (and even our cats!) fell under his spell... He evaluates your dog’s issues, offers common sense solutions, and then shows owners how to implement those solutions by working WITH your pet. Have recommended his services to numerous friends.

    —Teresa Morrow

  • I cannot say enough good things about Freddie. His philosophy, communication, and gentleness around dogs was just what I was looking for... Only three sessions later, I have a totally different dog because I now understand what she’s telling me... Freddie made sure my dog and I were a strong team... I am looking forward to walking my dog again! Thank you Freddie!

    —S Wolfso

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I grew up surrounded by animals and nature in central Minnesota. I now live and work in the Twin Cities area with my 2 cats, 2 dogs, my wife and daughter. 

In my 10+ years of studying and working with dogs, I’ve learned that most often what is perceived as bad behavior is really a misunderstanding.

I help you and your pack understand the dynamics at play to find balance and harmony through deeper communication.

ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Freddie.

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