100% 5 Star Google Reviews

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"We can’t say enough good things about Alison’s expertise in helping our Daphney learn to relax and enjoy walks! Daphney is rescue from a terrible situation in Houston so Alison helped us work through her reactive behavior to other dogs while walking that had honestly gotten embarrassing. She would snap and act out any time we saw another dog. Alison helped us under how our energy and leadership was driving that. We also switched her food that has made all of dogs so much healthier. If you are needing help just taking a simple walk or having your dog just not react when other dogs walk by the house I recommend Alison."
-Stephanie C. 

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"Alison has taken care of and trained four of my dogs over the span of 20 years. You can't find a more knowledgeable and caring trainer anywhere in the N.E., or probably the E. Coast. She's genuinely a for real 'dog whisperer' and anyone who is looking for someone to deliver a balanced dog should connect with her."
- Joel R., 20-year Balanced Pack customer, Boxborough.

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"Alison made such a big difference after one meeting and it completely changed my relationship with my dog for the better. I have a six month old rescue puppy, Pip, who was really scared to get into the car. It was starting to interfere with life and he wasn’t getting as much exercise as he needed since I live on a busy road that I can’t walk him on. "Her approach to first educate me as the human and focus a lot of the time in the session on that, was critical. It boosted my confidence, which ultimately solved the problem. She worked with both me and my dog towards the end of the session on our specific problem, and by then everything clicked and we haven’t had a problem with the car since. She really listened to our specific needs and tailored the session accordingly. It felt too good to be true for it to happen that fast but it did. She is great at explaining things in a simple way that make sense. So thankful to have met her!"
-Nicole P. 

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"We can’t recommend Alison enough. She worked with us when we first brought our dog home and gave us incredibly valuable guidance on everything from basic obedience to structure and consistency. Years later, when our 3-year-old mixed breed began showing leash reactivity (admittedly due to us not sticking to the original plan), we knew exactly who to call: Alison.  She came to our home and delivered a focused, two-hour session filled with tailored, practical advice specific to our environment and concerns. Her approach was clear, structured, and respectful. There was no judgement, just solid education and support. It was clear she draws from both evidence-based methods and real-world experience, which gave us the confidence and tools to move forward. Highly professional, compassionate, and effective. Alison is a true expert in her field.
-Scott S. 

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"Working with The Balanced Pack has been a total game-changer for our family and our dog. Alison is incredibly knowledgeable, intuitive, and compassionate—her nature-based, instinctual training approach is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. From the very first session, we saw a noticeable shift in our dog’s behavior and energy. What impressed us most was how much Alison focused on teaching us how to communicate better with our pup. It wasn’t just about commands—it was about building trust and understanding. The sessions felt natural, tailored, and effective, and Alison’s ongoing support has been phenomenal. If you’re looking for real results and a stronger bond with your dog, The Balanced Pack is hands-down the best. We couldn’t be happier and recommend her wholeheartedly!"
-Audra W.

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"Alison did an amazing job teaching me...and my puppy some great training tips. I would highly recommend The Balanced Pack Dog Training!"
-Susan K.

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"Alison is a hero. She clearly knows what she's doing and she helped us find peace in our home again after adopting our ADHD, adrenaline-junkie of a puppy. I think most importantly, I appreciated Alison's high EQ for both humans and dogs. Her sociable nature made it really easy to speak to and learn from her. She's also incredibly accessible via phone and email and continues to be well after your appointments with her. I would recommend her to anyone!"
-Lauren K. 

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"Alison is fantastic!! She is highly knowledgeable and practical in offering advice, and I have really appreciated her follow up check ins on how things are progressing. I reached out to Alison as we were having trouble with our rescue pup accepting visitors coming into our home, resulting in lots of stress and chaos every time the doorbell rang and someone walked in. I am happy to say we have made progress in leaps and bounds, but more importantly, what we learned from her goes far beyond just dealing with that one issue.  She was prompt in her responses, thorough and insightful in her phone screening questions and suggestions, and very practical and pragmatic in her approach to drafting our game plan for next steps during her in-home visit. She helped us understand canine behavior and language, and how our seemingly loving or innocuous acts may be sending the wrong message to our beloved pup. We have come such a long way from where we started, it almost feels like a miracle. Following her methods has definitely helped us build our confidence as first time dog owners."
-Sumana C. 

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"The Balanced Pack is exactly what we needed for our reactive dog! Alison has guided us, showed us how to communicate with him so that we can best support his anxiety and reactivity and enjoy our time together.
Thanks Alison, we look forward to continue working with you. Our dog Rocket is becoming a more balanced dog "
-Maria A.

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"Alison is absolutely the best at what she does! I would recommend her to anyone looking to learn more about their dog’s behavior- she’s an expert in deepening relationships between dogs and humans! We first met Alison shortly after rescuing our dog a couple years ago and we could be more thankful for everything she’s helped us with!"
-Meghan F.

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