A Holistic way to dog training
“The Board & Train with Chrys at The Balanced Life was truly life-changing! My dog Ace came back after 3 weeks a whole new pup—no more jumping, biting, or pulling on the leash. He comes when called, respects boundaries with my older dog, and is just overall easier to live with.
What makes it even better is that Chrys trained him in a real home environment, so his skills transferred right into daily life. She’s also been so supportive even after training, always ready with advice and encouragement.
I can’t recommend Chrys and The Balanced Life enough—our home is so much happier now thanks to her!❣️🐾🐕”
-Samantha and Ace
“I can’t say enough great things about Chrys. My husband and I brought her our stubborn one-year-old male lab who knew basic commands, but only listened when he felt like it. Like most dog owners, we were nervous about leaving our baby with someone new, but from the moment we met Chrys during the intro visit, we knew he was in the best hands possible.
Throughout the entire process, she sent daily updates along with incredible photos — having a built-in photographer was such an added bonus. We enrolled River in her 3-week board and train program, and when we came back, we honestly couldn’t believe the transformation. He went from being completely treat-motivated to genuinely wanting our praise and approval (which is huge if you know labs). He now listens to commands, follows through consistently, and we finally feel confident bringing him out in public.
What truly sets Chrys apart is that you’re not just getting an amazing dog trainer — you’re getting someone who genuinely loves and cares for your dog like her own. The bond she built with River was so special to see. When we brought him back for overnight boarding, he was so excited to see her that he nearly knocked me over running to her. It genuinely warmed my heart.
We are beyond grateful for everything Chrys has done for River and for us, and I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.”
- Allie, Anthony and River
“We had a wonderful experience with our puppy trainer! She was knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to really listen to what we wanted to focus on during our puppy’s training. She introduced us to different training tools and techniques that were incredibly helpful and easy to implement at home.
The results have been amazing. Our puppy is so well behaved, and we’ve noticed such a big difference in her confidence and manners. My husband even took her to work with him, and everyone commented on how well behaved she was!
We’re so grateful for all of her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer who truly cares about helping both you and your dog succeed.”
- Caitlan and Ripley
“I would give Chrys 10 stars if I could!! She is wonderful, knowledgeable, and patient (both with dogs, and the humans who love them). Chrys was invaluable when our rescue dog finally decompressed and began showing lots of reactivity and barking towards other dogs and people. Her board and train program taught our pup all the skills and built her confidence. Now she's polite with people and other dogs, and able to join our family for lots more outings and adventures. Highly highly recommend!”
- Amy and Maple
Chrys is AMAZING with my pups. I don't have to worry when they're with her, I know she's taking extraordinary care of them. I got some sweet pictures and updates and you can tell she really loves your babies like her own. Highly recommend.
-Chelsea
