At A Glance
Rowan is a 6-month-old Standard Poodle who traveled from Colorado to complete a 2-Week Board and Train Program with Off Leash K9 Training in Salt Lake City, Utah. His training focused on improving puppy behaviors, leash manners, engagement, obedience reliability, and preparation for greater off-leash freedom.
Before training, Rowan had several common puppy challenges, including jumping during greetings, pulling on the leash, difficulty staying focused, and becoming distracted easily. While he already knew some commands, he needed more consistency and structure to reliably follow through.
Dog: Rowan
Breed: Standard Poodle
Age: 6 months old
Location: Salt Lake, Utah
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Trainer: Carson / Karsyn
Main Focus: Puppy behaviors, leash manners, obedience, focus, e-collar training, distractions, and socialization
Training Goals: Improve reliability with commands, build engagement, and develop better everyday obedience
The Challenge
Rowan came into training as a young dog with a lot of potential but needed additional guidance with everyday manners and obedience.
According to his trainer, Rowan was sweet, energetic, and eager to learn, but his puppy behaviors made it difficult for him to stay focused and respond consistently.
Before training, Rowan needed work on:
- Jumping during greetings
- Pulling on the leash
- Staying engaged with his handler
- Improving focus around distractions
- Building command stability
- Developing better leash communication
- Strengthening recall
- Improving obedience reliability
During his initial evaluation, Rowan showed that he had some understanding of commands like sit and down, but he struggled with holding those commands and following through consistently.
The Training Approach
Rowan’s 2-Week Board and Train Program focused on building a stronger obedience foundation while helping him learn how to respond in more distracting environments.
His training included strengthening existing commands, improving leash skills, and introducing e-collar training to support off-leash reliability.
Training focused on:
- Improving leash manners
- Building engagement with the handler
- Strengthening obedience commands
- Improving command stability
- Developing recall reliability
- Practicing around distractions
- Introducing e-collar training
- Supporting continued socialization
During his evaluation, Rowan demonstrated knowledge of commands including:
- Sit
- Down
- Recall
- Place
However, he needed additional work with duration, focus, and consistent follow-through.
The Results
The provided footage documents Rowan at the beginning of his 2-Week Board and Train Program and does not include a completed final progress report.
Early observations included:
- Rowan knew some basic commands
- He struggled with holding commands until released
- He showed leash pulling behavior
- He became easily distracted
- He displayed selective listening
- He needed additional work with recall consistency
- He showed typical puppy energy and curiosity
His program was designed to improve:
- Obedience reliability
- Leash manners
- Focus and engagement
- Recall consistency
- Response around distractions
- Off-leash training skills
- Confidence through structured socialization
Specific claims about Rowan’s final progress should be confirmed through completed training footage before publication.
Trainer Insight
Puppies often understand commands before they understand when and where those commands should be followed consistently.
Training helps young dogs build reliability by practicing obedience in different environments, increasing distractions gradually, and creating clearer communication between the dog and handler.
For Rowan, the goal was to build on his existing intelligence and personality while helping him develop better focus, manners, and confidence as he matured.
Ready to Build Better Obedience for Your Puppy in Northern Utah?
If your puppy struggles with leash pulling, jumping, distractions, or inconsistent obedience, structured training can help establish better communication and everyday manners.
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