At A Glance
Gus is a 12-week-old Scottish Terrier who completed a 10-Day Puppy Board and Train Program with Off Leash K9 Training in Salt Lake City, Utah. His training focused on addressing common puppy behaviors, including mouthiness, leash pulling, overexcitement, jumping, rough play, potty training, crate training, and under-socialization.
At the beginning of his program, Gus had little experience with leash walking and did not demonstrate a reliable understanding of basic obedience commands. His trainer, Carson, identified several areas to work on throughout the 10-day program.
Dog: Gus
Breed: Scottish Terrier
Age: 12 weeks old
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Program: 10-Day Puppy Board and Train
Trainer: Carson
Main Focus: Puppy behaviors, potty training, crate training, leash manners, obedience, socialization, and impulse control
Training Goals: Improve everyday puppy manners, introduce obedience, build leash skills, and provide structured socialization
The Challenge
Gus arrived for training as a young puppy with plenty of personality and energy. According to his trainer, he was struggling with several behaviors that are common during the early stages of puppy development.
His challenges included:
- Mouthiness
- Leash pulling
- Spazzing or becoming overly excited while on leash
- Jumping
- Rough play
- Under-socialization
- Potty training
- Crate training
- Unstructured play
- General puppy overexcitement
- Lack of basic obedience
During his initial evaluation, Carson tested Gus on a few basic commands to determine what he already understood.
Gus did not demonstrate a reliable understanding of the commands tested, including coming when called and sitting. His lack of leash experience and obedience foundation meant the training team had several areas to address during his 10-day program.
The Training Approach
Gus’s 10-Day Puppy Board and Train Program focused on establishing structure while introducing him to basic obedience, leash skills, crate routines, potty training, and appropriate socialization.
Because Gus was only 12 weeks old, the program also addressed age-appropriate puppy behaviors and helped create clearer expectations during everyday activities.
Training focused on:
- Building a foundation for basic obedience
- Improving leash manners
- Addressing leash pulling and overexcitement
- Working on potty training
- Introducing crate training
- Reducing jumping
- Managing mouthiness
- Encouraging appropriate play
- Supporting better socialization
- Creating more structure around puppy behavior
- Building focus and engagement with his handler
The initial evaluation gave the trainer a starting point for Gus’s training and helped identify the behaviors that required the most attention during his stay.
The Results
The provided footage documents Gus at the beginning of his 10-Day Puppy Board and Train Program and states that he made significant improvement during his 10 days of training. The available script does not provide specific measurements or a detailed final assessment for each behavior.
The program addressed:
- Puppy mouthiness
- Leash pulling and overexcitement
- Jumping
- Rough play
- Potty training
- Crate training
- Basic obedience
- Socialization
- General puppy manners
Gus entered the program with little understanding of leash walking or basic obedience. His training was designed to give him a stronger foundation for continued development as he grows.
The provided footage highlights his progress throughout the program, but specific final performance claims should be based on completed training footage or a documented trainer assessment.
Trainer Insight
Puppies are still learning how to interact with people, their environment, and the expectations placed on them. Behaviors such as mouthiness, jumping, rough play, leash pulling, and overexcitement can become part of a puppy’s everyday routine without consistent structure and guidance.
For Gus, the 10-Day Puppy Board and Train Program provided an opportunity to introduce basic obedience while also addressing important everyday puppy skills. His training included leash manners, crate training, potty training, socialization, and impulse control alongside obedience work.
At 12 weeks old, Gus was still at an early stage of development. Establishing clear expectations and providing structured experiences during this stage can help create a foundation for continued training as he matures.
Ready to Build Better Puppy Manners in Northern Utah?
If your puppy is struggling with mouthiness, leash pulling, jumping, overexcitement, crate training, potty training, or basic obedience, structured puppy training can help establish clearer expectations and everyday manners.
Schedule a consultation today to discuss your puppy’s training needs and available programs in Northern Utah.