At A Glance
Faith is a 5-month-old doodle who joined Off Leash K9 Training Phoenix for a 2-Week Board & Train Program with Shauna. She came in as a young, friendly puppy whose owners wanted to ensure she builds a strong obedience foundation early, especially in a lively, distraction-heavy household. Her training focused on early structure, engagement, and foundational command work. With Shauna’s guidance, Faith began building stronger focus, better listening skills, and reliable obedience habits to support her continued growth at home.
Dog: Faith
Breed: Doodle
Age: 5 Months Old
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Program: 2-Week Board & Train Program
Trainer: Shauna
Main Focus: Puppy foundation, obedience basics, distraction training, structure, engagement
Outcome: Early-stage obedience development and improved structure under distraction
The Challenge
Faith is still very young and in the early stages of learning how to navigate expectations in a structured environment.
Before training, she showed:
- Inconsistent response to basic commands
- Puppy-level distraction and disengagement
- Occasional refusal to follow through on known cues
- High energy typical of a young doodle
- Need for stronger foundational obedience habits
- Difficulty maintaining focus in a busy household setting
Her owners wanted to set her up for long-term success with structured early training.
The Training Approach
Faith entered a 2-week board and train program focused on early obedience development and foundational behavior shaping.
Training focused on:
- Introducing and reinforcing core commands (sit, down, place, come)
- Building early engagement with the handler
- Teaching structure and consistency in responses
- Improving focus in distracting environments
- Developing better follow-through on known cues
- Establishing foundational obedience habits for long-term training success
Shauna worked with Faith using repetition, clarity, and structured guidance to build consistency in her responses.
The Results
Faith is still in the early learning stage, but she began showing the beginnings of structured obedience development.
Key areas of progress included:
- Initial responsiveness to basic commands
- Early engagement with handler direction
- Increased exposure tolerance in busy environments
- Beginning stages of structured obedience behavior
- Improved consistency compared to initial behavior
Faith’s training is focused on long-term foundation building rather than advanced command reliability at this stage.
Owner Goals
Faith’s owners wanted:
- Strong foundational obedience
- Better focus in a busy household
- Reliable early command response
- Positive behavior development as she grows
- Improved engagement and structure
Her program was designed to establish those foundational skills early in life.
Ready to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Puppy?
If you have a young dog that needs structure, consistency, and early obedience training, starting early can help prevent long-term behavior issues and build a confident, well-mannered adult dog.
Schedule a consultation today to help your puppy develop stronger focus, better manners, and reliable obedience from the start.