At A Glance
Stryker is a 5-month-old mixed breed who entered the 10-Day Board and Train Program with Off Leash K9 Training in Salt Lake City, Utah, to work on basic obedience, manners, leash pulling, jumping, and other puppy behaviours.
Before training, Stryker’s family was dealing with several common puppy behaviours. He struggled with basic commands, pulled heavily on the leash, and frequently jumped. His testimonial also notes challenges with mouthing and potty issues.
Dog: Stryker
Breed: Mixed Breed
Age: 5 months
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Program: 10-Day Board and Train
Trainer: Carson
Main Focus: Puppy behaviours, basic obedience, manners, leash pulling, jumping, mouthing, and potty issues
Training Goals: Improve basic obedience, leash manners, and everyday puppy behaviour
The Challenge
At five months old, Stryker was still developing his basic obedience skills and everyday manners.
During his initial evaluation, Carson observed that Stryker did not know many basic commands and showed several behaviours that his family wanted to address.
Before training, Stryker needed work on:
- Pulling on the leash
- Jumping
- Basic obedience
- General manners
- Puppy behaviours
- Mouthing
- Potty issues
Carson specifically observed significant leash pulling and frequent jumping during the initial assessment. Stryker also demonstrated that he had limited knowledge of basic commands.
The Training Approach
Stryker’s 10-Day Board and Train Program focused on establishing a stronger foundation for obedience and manners while addressing common puppy behaviours.
During his initial assessment, Carson evaluated Stryker’s existing command knowledge and observed his leash and greeting behaviours.
Training focused on:
- Building basic obedience
- Improving leash manners
- Addressing jumping
- Developing better everyday manners
- Working through puppy behaviours
- Reinforcing appropriate responses
- Creating a stronger obedience foundation
The initial evaluation showed that Stryker needed additional work with basic commands, while leash pulling and jumping were immediately identified as significant areas of focus.
The Results
The provided testimonial reports that Stryker made huge strides during the 10-day program. His family also described him as having a positive and enjoyable experience throughout training.
The testimonial specifically reports progress with the puppy behaviours, manners, and basic obedience that were targeted during the program.
Reported areas of improvement included:
- Basic obedience
- Manners
- Puppy behaviours
- Overall progress during the 10-day program
The available initial training footage does not provide detailed final demonstrations or measurements for individual behaviours such as leash pulling, jumping, mouthing, or potty training. Those specific outcomes should only be described in greater detail if supported by completed-training footage.
Trainer Insight
Puppies are still developing their understanding of basic commands, boundaries, and everyday manners. Establishing a consistent obedience foundation early can help give young dogs clearer expectations as they grow.
For Stryker, the initial evaluation showed that he had plenty of room to develop his basic obedience while also working through common puppy behaviours such as jumping and leash pulling.
His 10-day program provided structured training focused on these areas, and his testimonial reports that he made significant strides during the program.
Ready to Build Better Manners and Obedience for Your Puppy in Salt Lake City, UT?
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