At A Glance
Sapphire is a young dog who struggled with jumping, pulling, biting, chasing cats, and ignoring commands. After completing a 2-Week Board and Train with Head Trainer Austin, Sapphire returned home calm, responsive, and reliable even in public environments.
This transformation took place through Off Leash K9 Training of Richmond.
Dog: Sapphire
Location: Richmond, VA
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Main Issues: Jumping, leash pulling, biting, no obedience, chasing cats
Outcome: Reliable obedience, calm public behavior, improved impulse control
The Challenge
Before training, Sapphire’s behavior made everyday life stressful. Her owner described her as acting “deaf” to corrections and completely ignoring commands.
Before training, Sapphire:
- Pulled hard on leash
- Jumped and bit
- Ignored commands like come and sit
- Struggled badly in public
- Chased the cats at home
These behaviors affected both safety and quality of life, making professional training the clear next step.
The Training Approach
Sapphire completed a 2-Week Board and Train, focusing on structure, obedience, and impulse control through the Board and Train programs offered in Richmond.
What training focused on
- Teaching reliable obedience commands including come, sit, down, and heel
- Improving leash manners in high-distraction environments
- Addressing jumping and biting through clear boundaries
- Teaching impulse control around household distractions like cats
- Creating calm, focused behavior without suppressing personality
Throughout the program, Sapphire worked closely with Austin, building trust and clarity through consistent training.
The Results
After just two weeks, Sapphire’s transformation was dramatic.
What changed
- Sapphire listens reliably to commands
- Leash walking is calm, even in public
- Jumping and biting stopped
- Chasing cats at home ended
- Public outings are now enjoyable and stress-free
Sapphire returned home as a completely different dog, calm, obedient, and easy to handle.
Owner Review
“Absolutely worth it!!! My baby Sapphire stayed with trainer Austin for 2 weeks and came home a totally different dog. Sapphire would pull, jump, bite, never listen and acted like she was deaf.
Two weeks with Austin and she comes, sits, down, heel, and walks right beside me in public even with distractions. Biggest thing, she doesn’t chase the cats anymore. Hats off to Austin and Off Leash K9 Training. Worth every penny and I highly recommend Austin!”
Ready to See This Kind of Change in Your Dog?
If your dog struggles with obedience, impulse control, or behavior at home and in public, a structured Board and Train program can change everything.
Your next step is to contact Off Leash K9 Training of Richmond to schedule a free evaluation. You can also explore available options on the training programs page to find the right fit.