About

Owner and Lead Coach – Catherine Gryniewicz

Catherine brings a lifelong love of dogs and her passion to enhance the lives of dogs and their human by providing the dog the opportunity to exercise their mind, body and spirit. Her mission:

Enhance the lives of the canine & the human we are blessed to have in our lives.

Catherine is committed to improving the human – dog connection and that has built Well Balanced Dog’s core values:

• Freedom to Discover
• “BE” Alive in the Moment
• Human-Canine Connection

Dogs are always here for us.  They are our best friend.  Well Balanced Dog provides a variety of outlets that are fun and challenging for your dog. Contact us today to build your relationship and be amazed on what your dog can teach you!

Catherine has the experience and expertise to provide your best four-legged friend with mental stimulation and physical movement. Credentials to help your canine friend:

• Healing Touch for Animals – Certified Practitioner – 2021 – 2026;
• Nationally Board Certified Practitioner in Canine Acupressure via NBCAAM– 2019 – 2023;
• Small Animal Acupressure Practitioner –  Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute in 2019;
• Human-Animal Bond Certified – HABI & NAVC in 2019;
• Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) with NACSW ® – 2016 to 2028;
• Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) – University of Tennessee and FitPAWS ® in 2016;
• Positive Reinforcement Training with Pat Miller;
• Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology at Broadview University in Salt Lake City, Utah;
• Board eligible for Certified Veterinary Technician certification;
• Volunteered 1000+ hours in start-up of emergency and specialty hospital for animals in 2009-2011;
• Managed veterinary hospitals in Park City, UT and Springfield, IL; & North Carolina.
• Volunteer dog training instructor for Basic Manners & Intermediate Life Skills 2023 & 2024.

Interwoven in the above credentials is Catherine’s knowledge (BS & MBA) and professional experience in:

• Human Resources, Quality, Teams, and Training in non-profit and profit; service and manufacturing settings.
• Blend of skills in administrative leadership, business management, strategy, and organizational development.
• Laser-like focus and commitment to customer service.

In addition, Catherine has written her book “Nosework: To the Dog’s World and Back – A Workbook for Humans and their Canines.”

A reader wrote:

I’ve never read a book about dog training that challenged me to search myself to better the relationship with my treasured companion; I loved your book, “Nosework; To the Dog’s World and Back!” I’m so grateful for your ability to articulate your various learning and life experiences towards the integration of spirits between dog and owner. Ella Anne and I are better off because of what you have imparted to us through your experience and conceptual framework for dogs and friends – which you call “humans and canine.” Thank you; forever grateful! – Karen

In other words, she runs a professional business and works well with people and dogs. You can ask her German Shepherd, Grace.