About Back to Balance Canine

Back to Balance Canine is a dog training business based in Loudon that serves Knoxville and East Tennessee. It carries a 4.9-star Google rating from 38 reviews.

What they publish

The program menu on their own site is Board and Train, Behavior Modification, Puppy Programs, Private Dog Lessons, Competitive Obedience Training and Group Class. The site states the business was "Founded in 2017", describes itself as woman-owned, and says it is "built on over 12 years of professional dog training experience, working with everything from young puppies to complex behavior cases". It advertises a NePoPo-certified trainer and an evaluation booking as the entry point.

How the training runs

Their stated philosophy is that training "isn't about quick fixes or forcing obedience" but about "teaching dogs how to think, how to regulate themselves, and how to live calmly and confidently alongside their people", blending "modern learning theory with practical, real-world application". They make a point about transfer: "Many of the dogs we see already 'know commands.' The problem is those commands fall apart outside the house." Training is described as preparing dogs for "neighborhoods, parks, public spaces, and everyday routines – not just training fields".

Area served

The site names Knoxville plus Loudon, Farragut, Lenoir City, Maryville, Alcoa, Tellico Village and Sweetwater. Contact them to schedule an evaluation and ask about prices.