At A Glance
Ella came to Off Leash K9 Training in Phoenix for a 2-Week Board and Train. Her training focused on building confidence in public, improving puppy manners, and helping her stay calmer around new people and exciting situations.
Dog: Ella
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Main Issues: Low confidence in public, nervousness around new people, mouthing, jumping, overexcitement
Outcome: Better confidence, improved manners, stronger obedience, and calmer behavior
The Challenge
Ella struggled with confidence when out in public. Around new people, she could become nervous at first, but once she warmed up, her puppy excitement often showed through.
Before training, Ella struggled with:
- Nervousness around new people
- Low confidence in public
- Mouthing
- Jumping
- Overexcitement
- Needing better puppy structure
The Training Approach
Ella’s training focused on confidence-building, basic obedience, and calmer responses around people and distractions.
What training focused on:
- Building confidence in public settings
- Improving comfort around new people
- Reducing mouthing
- Reducing jumping
- Strengthening obedience
- Creating calmer puppy behavior
The Results
After two weeks, Ella had a stronger foundation for daily life and public outings.
What improved:
- Confidence increased
- Public behavior became more manageable
- Puppy manners improved
- Jumping and mouthing became easier to redirect
- Obedience became stronger
- Overall calmness improved
Trainer Insight
Ella needed confidence, structure, and clear expectations. Once training focused on public exposure, manners, and obedience, she had a better path toward becoming a calmer and more confident young dog.
Ready for Better Puppy Confidence?
If your puppy gets nervous in public, jumps, mouths, or becomes overexcited, professional training can help build confidence and better habits early.
Schedule a consultation today to find the right training plan for your dog.