At A Glance
Mojave and Penny are Rhodesian Ridgebacks who came to Off Leash K9 Training for a 2-Week Board and Train Program. Because of their size and strength, their owners needed better leash control, stronger obedience, and improved manners at home and in public. After training, both dogs made strong progress with heel work, commands, and overall behavior.
Dog: Mojave and Penny
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Age: Mojave, 3.5 years old; Penny, 1.5 years old
Location: Richmond, VA
Program: 2-Week Board and Train Program
Trainer: Segan
Outcome: Improved leash manners, stronger obedience, and greater overall control
The Challenge
Mojave and Penny came into training with a few challenges that made daily handling difficult, especially because of how large and strong they are. Their owners needed more control on leash and better manners in everyday situations.
Before training, Mojave and Penny struggled with:
- Pulling on leash
- Lack of a reliable heel
- Inconsistent obedience
- Jumping, especially from Penny
- Barking, especially from Mojave
- Overexcited behavior and poor manners
Mojave had some understanding of commands, but Penny was still acting like a wild puppy and needed more structure and follow-through.
The Training Approach
Mojave and Penny completed a 2 Week Board and Train Program focused on obedience, leash manners, and improving control in real-world situations.
Training Focus Areas
- Building a reliable heel
- Improving leash manners for two strong, large dogs
- Strengthening response to obedience commands
- Reducing jumping and other bad manners
- Creating calmer, more manageable behavior
- Building better structure and consistency
With daily repetition and clear expectations, both dogs began learning how to stay more engaged, respond better, and move with better control.
The Results
After training, Mojave and Penny showed clear progress in the areas their owners needed most.
What improved
- Better leash walking and heel work
- Improved response to commands
- Reduced jumping and overexcited behavior
- Better manners and more manageable behavior
- Stronger overall obedience and control
Their progress showed how structure and consistency can make a major difference, especially with large, powerful dogs that need clear guidance.
Trainer Insight
Mojave and Penny are big, strong dogs, so control and consistency were a major focus from the start. Once they had clearer structure, both dogs made strong progress with heel, obedience, and overall manners.
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