Mojca Tominc World Champion
We are very happy to have an opportunity to meet Ivan during the AWMA 2009 championship competition. It was very nice personal and learning experience. Ivan is real master of dog training. We were fascinated by speaking with him about his methods ant training philosophy. The video lessons at Train Per View are exceptional ...
Sean Rivera
Ivan taught me probably the single most important thing I know about dog training, and that is simply “to think like they do”. A simple concept with great value! I am forever grateful for his friendship, support, and influence in my career.
Greg Doud, international competitor
Without question, in my opinion, Ivan is the best IPO trainer in North America. His philosophy and training methods have changed training throughout the world and his results in IPO speak for themselves. I consider Ivan a very good friend and am very fortunate to have mentored under him. If you get the chance to attend a seminar or ...
Theresa M
Hi Ivan, It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since I found your website. I searched online for a long time to find “the best breeder” to get my Malinois puppy from and after awhile it was easy to see that you were definately the best breeder, and most accomplished competitor in Schutzhund. I ...
Ruth and Cadance
Hello Ivan, I just wanted to let you know that Cadance is doing great. I feel like you sold me two dogs in one. I have a dog that is fearless and would take a bullet for me. The other dog is my best friend and just wants to cuddle up on the couch with ...
Dan and Anka
Let me begin by saying very few people in the larger community of canine protection sports know who I am and that’s perfectly fine. There’s no particular reason why anyone really should have. My technical skill as a canine trainer are novice at best, but here’s why what I have to say about Ivan Balabanov ...
Brian and Utrix
Hi Ivan, I just wanted to drop a quick update on Utrix: Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended “….Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the bank robbery at approximately 10:10 am. A witness at the bank was able to provide the 911 dispatcher with a license plate number on the suspect’s vehicle… a perimeter was established around ...
Francisco and family, Brazil
We bought a personal security dog form Ivan and it took us a while to realize that his dogs are way much better that we expect a dog could be. Now, besides of having the perfect security dog we also have a company dog, a nanny for our children and another family member. We are ...
Jeff Roberts
My wife and I live in a remote forested area in Southern Oregon and our nearest neighbor is over a mile away. About a year ago our home was broken into, which made me wary about my wife walking alone in the woods, and her being at home alone when I am away on business trips…
David and Karen
Just wanted to let you know that Asher did what he was trained to do! Karen and I were in northern Virginia two weeks ago. We stopped at a mall and left Asher in the car. When Karen returned to the car, and as she got into the car, a man with a gun …
Darin K
I was looking for the right person and company from which to purchase a complete security dog for my family. I am
married and have 5 kids, so this wasn’t a decision I took lightly. I spent months and countless hours researching to find the right fit. I got very tired of finding websites that had no substance to their programs…
married and have 5 kids, so this wasn’t a decision I took lightly. I spent months and countless hours researching to find the right fit. I got very tired of finding websites that had no substance to their programs…
Nadia Acosta
Ivan,
I wanted to thank you for all your help these past 3 years. You have not only helped me by training my dogs, but you have taught me to become a better …
I wanted to thank you for all your help these past 3 years. You have not only helped me by training my dogs, but you have taught me to become a better …
Tim Keller
Because you are reading this page and considering buying a personal protection dog, I am sure that you want a dog that can do his job…ie …protecting you and your family and also not be a liability in any way. Ivan’s dogs will exceed your expectations. My name is Vicki Keller and probably like you, ...