At A Glance
Maverick is a lab puppy who came to Off Leash K9 Training of Phoenix for a 2 Week Board & Train. His training focused on mouthing, jumping, greeting manners, and building a stronger obedience foundation so he could become a more well-mannered companion in everyday settings.
Dog: Maverick
Breed: Labrador
Age: Puppy
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Program: 2 Week Board & Train
Main Issues: Mouthing, jumping, excited greetings, and puppy behavior
Outcome: Better puppy manners, calmer greetings, and a stronger obedience foundation
The Challenge
Maverick came into training with common puppy behaviors that needed early structure and consistency.
Before training, Maverick struggled with:
- Mouthing
- Jumping when greeting people
- Getting overly excited around children
- Needing better puppy manners
- Needing a stronger obedience foundation
The Training Approach
Maverick’s training focused on reducing unwanted puppy behaviors while building reliable early obedience and better everyday manners.
What training focused on:
- Reducing mouthing
- Improving greeting manners
- Reducing jumping
- Building basic obedience
- Creating better structure
- Preparing Maverick for everyday public outings
The Results
After two weeks, Maverick had a stronger foundation for better behavior and communication.
What improved:
- Puppy manners improved
- Mouthing became easier to manage
- Jumping became more controlled
- Greetings became calmer
- Obedience foundation became stronger
- Maverick became easier to guide
Trainer Insight
Maverick is a young Lab with plenty of puppy energy. As training focused on manners, greetings, and structure, he had a better path toward becoming a well-mannered companion at home and in everyday settings.
Ready for Better Puppy Manners?
If your puppy mouths, jumps, or gets too excited when greeting people, professional training can help build better habits early.
Schedule a consultation today to discuss your puppy’s behavior, training goals, and the best next step for building a stronger obedience foundation.