Helping good dogs become great dogs.

Welcome to AM Colt Starting & Finishing

Tampa Bay’s Certified Leading Dog Trainer and Applied Animal Behaviorist—Ryan Olson, UW-AAB
About the Owner

Ryan Olson, UW-AAB, Applied Animal Behaviorist

In our colt-starting program, we focus on giving every young horse a foundation that goes beyond simply riding in the arena. We believe a strong start sets the tone for a horse’s entire future, which is why we emphasize clarity, consistency, and real-world exposure at every step of the training process.


Our goal is to prepare your colt to excel in any direction you choose-from ranch work to reined cow horse. We take pride in developing confident, willing colts that understand their job and enjoy learning. By establishing solid fundamentals from the beginning, we help set your horse up for a lifetime of success.

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Our Training Programs

Find the Program that Best Suits You

Private Session Programs

Choose from 5 courses focused on advanced obedience, behavior issues, and lasting results.

Advanced Obedience & Adventure Boot Camp

Strengthen obedience and manners with 2 courses that prevent unwanted behaviors.

Behavior Modification & Aggression Boot Camp

Explore 2 programs targeting fear, anxiety, aggression, and nuisance behaviors.

Support for Graduates

Advance your dog’s skills with 5 graduate-level training class options to pick from.

School for Dog Trainers

Interested in becoming a dog trainer? We offer hands-on experience tailored to your goals.

Single Private Session

Need guidance, but don’t need a full training program? We also offer single training sessions.
How we train

Learn About Our Training Philosophy

Our training philosophy is rooted in balanced methods and dog psychology techniques, emphasizing clear communication, trust-building, and addressing the underlying causes of behavior for lasting results.
Beyond Training

Start Your Dog’s Transformation Today

Balanced Canine Academy isn’t just about obedience—it’s about creating a lifelong bond. Start your journey of transformation with your dog today.

Get a Demonstration Session

Ready to get started? Give us a call or fill out our contact form, and we’ll schedule a demonstration session to kickstart your dog’s transformation journey today.