At A Glance
Winnie is a 9-month-old Golden Retriever who came to Off Leash K9 Training of Phoenix for a 2 Week Board & Train. Her training focused on improving recall, leash manners, jumping, confidence, puppy manners, and stronger obedience so she could become easier to guide in everyday situations.
Dog: Winnie
Breed: Golden Retriever
Age: 9 months
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Program: 2 Week Board & Train
Main Issues: Leash pulling, poor recall, jumping, puppy behavior, and inconsistent obedience
Outcome: Better recall, improved leash manners, stronger obedience, and more confidence
The Challenge
Winnie came into training as an excited young dog who still had typical big puppy behaviors. Her owners wanted better manners and more reliable obedience in everyday situations.
Before training, Winnie struggled with:
- Pulling on leash
- Not coming when called in the backyard
- Jumping on people
- Inconsistent recall
- Difficulty holding sit around movement
- Limited follow-through with commands
The Training Approach
Winnie completed a structured 2 Week Board & Train focused on building more reliable obedience, better manners, and improved confidence.
What training focused on:
- Strengthening recall
- Improving leash manners
- Reducing jumping
- Building solid obedience commands
- Improving confidence
- Creating better focus and follow-through
The Results
By the end of training, Winnie had a stronger foundation for better behavior at home and in public.
What improved:
- Recall became more consistent
- Leash walking became more manageable
- Jumping became easier to control
- Obedience became more consistent
- Confidence improved
- Puppy manners became stronger
Trainer Insight
Winnie is a sweet, excited puppy who needed consistency, confidence, and clearer expectations. Once training focused on recall, leash manners, and solid obedience, she had a better path toward becoming a calmer and more reliable companion.
Ready for Better Recall and Puppy Manners?
If your puppy pulls on leash, jumps on people, or ignores recall, professional training can help build better habits and clearer communication.
Schedule a consultation today to talk through your puppy’s behavior, training goals, and the next step toward building more reliable obedience and better everyday manners.