To educate people in dog psychology to understand the instinctual needs of our dogs, thus helping them to live a balanced and harmonious life with us. Our philosophy is a simple one: "Exercise, Discipline then Affection."​

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I've had dogs all my life and have worked with them for the past
13 years.  I am certified as a Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist through the Animal Behavioral Institute.  I regularly work with  Cesar Millan, the world renowned Dog Whisperer, and International Dog Behaviorist Cheri Lucas.

I managed Pet Play for a local veterinary hospital for over
​3 years. During that time I assessed and rehabilitated many dogs
with behavioral issues.  I've carried this on with Balanced Paws
to continue to rehabilitate dogs and teach owners on how to live
​a balanced, peaceful life with their four legged friends.

My specialties are dog psychology, obedience training, leash-walking, e-collar training, and behavioral modification.

Laura is the backbone of Balanced Paws.  Her compassion for both the dogs and staff and work ethic are absolutely contagious.  She has nurtured both humans and dogs all her life.   We would be lost without her guidance. 

Megan has operations and doggy daycare experience, trained under Lincoln before becoming our second head trainer, and consistently pursues continued education.  "I never believed in myself as much as Lincoln has", she shares.  "I have a very reactive Aussie who didn’t start out that way but using our methods, I’m able to help her and myself in many ways.  Life is a journey - a series of ups and downs made better by surrounding yourself with those that love you. I’ve found that often those that love the most happen to have four legs.  My furry friends and I use this guidance from Rumi, “As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.”"  Megan also has a pittie, husky, and three human children.  ​

Among much more, Megan leads our e-collar classes and is great at connecting your concerns with a path to success, based on the individual at hand. 

    Annette was born and raised on a dair farm, where her love of all kinds of critters developed.  She took two years of pre-vet at the University of N.H., and she was a manager of the Doctor pet center and kennel in New Hampshire for over 15 years.  A mother of 3 and a grandmother to 9.  She made her way to Tennessee a little over 30 years ago.  She came to Balanced Paws in 2023 as a client with her reactive GSD Gunther.  She states she went into our classes with tears rolling down her face and came out more confident and calm and wanted to learn more to become not only a better dog owner but also to return what she has learned to others.