At A Glance
Livhy is a 10-month-old Chocolate Lab who enrolled in training with Off Leash K9 Training under the care of Jordan. Livhy is a sweet, playful dog who loves people, dogs, and toys, but her family needed help with chewing, poop eating, and strong leash pulling. With no previous training, her program focused on building an obedience foundation, improving leash manners, and giving her structure so she has a “job” instead of making her own.
Dog: Livhy
Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Age: 10 months
Location: Richmond, VA
Trainer: Jordan
Main Focus: Chewing, poop eating (coprophagia), leash pulling, obedience foundation, impulse control
Outcome: Better structure and control, improved leash manners, reduced nuisance behaviors, and a stronger foundation for daily life
The Challenge
Livhy was loving and social, but like many young Labs, she needed structure to prevent bad habits.
Before training, Libby:
- Chewed things up when bored or under-stimulated
- Tried to eat her poop
- Pulled heavily on leash due to her size and strength
- Had no formal obedience training
- Needed more control in everyday routines
Her owners wanted a dog they could manage more easily on walks and at home—and wanted to replace unwanted habits with trained behaviors.
The Training Approach
Livhy enrolled in a structured training program designed to give her clear communication and a foundation that lasts.
Training focused on:
- Teaching foundational obedience commands (come, sit, down, place, heel)
- Building engagement so Livhy checks in instead of self-entertaining with chewing
- Improving leash manners to reduce pulling and increase control
- Strengthening impulse control to reduce nuisance behaviors
- Adding structure so Livhy has a productive “job” and routine
- Creating management habits to reduce opportunities for poop eating
The goal was to keep Livhy playful and fun while making her easier to handle and safer in daily life.
The Results
With structure and consistency, Livhy began developing better habits and improved control.
What improved:
- Stronger obedience foundation for everyday communication
- Better leash control and reduced pulling
- Improved engagement and follow-through
- Reduced boredom behaviors like chewing with clearer routines
- Better management strategies to reduce poop eating behavior
Livhy stayed sweet and energetic, now paired with more structure and better manners.
Trainer Insight
Many Lab “behavior issues” are really job issues. When young Labs have structure and clear obedience, they stop finding their own entertainment through chewing or impulsive habits. Obedience gives them direction and owners control.
Ready for Better Control With Your Lab?
If your dog pulls on leash, chews things up, or has nuisance habits, training can create structure quickly and give you the tools to maintain long-term results.
A trained dog is a happier dog.
Schedule a consultation today to get a clear plan for better manners, calmer behavior, and reliable obedience you can maintain at home.