At A Glance
Moose is a Golden Retriever/Australian Shepherd mix who entered the 2-Week Board and Train Program with Off Leash K9 Training in Salt Lake City, Utah, to improve his obedience, leash manners, and overall responsiveness. Before training, Moose was still showing many puppy behaviors, including leash pulling, selective listening, and difficulty maintaining commands. During his initial evaluation, he demonstrated some understanding of basic commands but needed more structure, consistency, and reliability.
Dog: Moose
Breed: Golden Retriever Aussie Mix
Age: Not provided
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Trainer: Carson
Main Focus: Puppy behaviors, leash pulling, obedience, recall, command stability, and impulse control
Training Goals: Build reliable obedience, improve listening skills, and create better everyday manners
The Challenge
Moose entered training with several common young dog behaviors that made everyday handling more difficult.
His owners were looking to improve his ability to follow commands consistently, especially when distractions were present. Moose showed selective listening, meaning he understood some commands but did not always choose to follow through.
Before training, Moose needed work on:
- Pulling on the leash
- Improving basic obedience skills
- Holding commands until released
- Strengthening recall
- Reducing puppy behaviors
- Improving impulse control
- Building consistency around distractions
- Developing better focus with his handler
During his evaluation, Moose showed that he had some knowledge of commands like sit and come, but he needed additional structure to make those behaviors more reliable.
The Training Approach
Moose’s 2-Week Board and Train Program focused on strengthening his obedience foundation and improving his ability to respond consistently.
During his initial assessment, Carson evaluated Moose’s current skills and identified areas where additional training would provide the most benefit.
Training focused on:
- Improving obedience reliability
- Strengthening command duration
- Building better recall
- Improving leash manners
- Developing impulse control
- Increasing focus and engagement
- Reinforcing appropriate behaviors
- Creating clearer communication between dog and handler
During the evaluation, Moose demonstrated that he knew sit but needed work with command stability, including holding the position until released. He also showed some recall ability but would quickly lose focus and move on to other activities.
The Results
The provided footage documents Moose at the beginning of his 2-Week Board and Train Program and does not include a completed final progress report.
Early observations included:
- Moose understood the sit command
- He needed improvement with holding commands
- He pulled on the leash
- He showed some recall understanding
- He was easily distracted by his environment
- He displayed typical puppy behaviors, including picking up items from the ground
His program was designed to improve:
- Basic obedience reliability
- Leash manners
- Recall consistency
- Focus around distractions
- Impulse control
- Everyday communication with his handler
Specific claims about Moose’s final progress should be confirmed through completed training footage before publication.
Trainer Insight
Young dogs often understand individual commands but need additional structure to learn when and how to follow through consistently.
Training helps create clearer expectations by teaching dogs to respond reliably, even when distractions are present.
For Moose, the focus was building on the obedience skills he already had while helping him develop better manners, focus, and consistency in everyday situations.
Ready to Build Better Obedience for Your Dog in Salt Lake City, UT?
If your puppy or young dog struggles with leash pulling, selective listening, or inconsistent obedience, structured training can help create clearer communication and better everyday habits.
Schedule a consultation today to discuss your dog’s training needs and available programs in Salt Lake City, Utah.