How We Helped Baker the Bernese Mountain Dog Improve Reactivity and Selective Hearing in Richmond, VA (2-Week Board and Train)

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At A Glance Dog Name: Baker Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Location: Richmond, VA area Main Issue: Selective hearing and reactivity around other dogs Program: Private sessions plus a 2-Week Board and Train Outcome: Stronger command responsiveness and improved ability to work calmly around dog distractions The Challenge Owner Sydney Whitmore reached out because Baker is … Read more

How “Peaches” the Golden Retriever Puppy Built a Rock-Solid Obedience Foundation in 2 Weeks

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At A Glance Dog Name: Peaches Breed: Golden Retriever (puppy) Location: Richmond-area (RVA) Main Goal: Build an early, reliable obedience foundation at the best developmental stage Program: 2-Week Board & Train Outcome: A confident “base” of obedience + continued progress at home with trainer support and follow-through The Challenge When Gillian Schilling brought home her … Read more

From Wild Puppy Energy to Calm Walks: Bo’s Board & Train + Winnow’s Reactivity Progress (Richmond, VA)

At a Glance The Hook Nancy Forbes worked with Head Trainer Austin at Off Leash K9 Training of Richmond for two dogs with two different goals. Bo (11-month-old American Bully): completed a Board & Train program Winnow (5-year-old Pocket Bully): currently in the Aggressive Dog Training program The Challenge Bo’s Starting Point Bo … Read more

From Reactive and Restless to Calm and Focused: Blitz’s 2-Week Board & Train in Richmond VA

At a Glance Quick Overview Dog Name: Blitz Breed: Labrador Retriever Age: 18 months Owner: Christopher Rush Location: Richmond, VA Primary Issues: Reactivity, selective listening, inability to settle Training Program: 2 Week Board & Train Trainer: Ryan Outcome: Calm neighborhood walks, improved focus, and reliable boundaries at home The Challenge Life Before Training When Christopher … Read more

Dito’s 2-Week Board & Train Transformation in Richmond, VA

At a Glance Dog: Dito (Newfoundland) Owner: Jessica Ayscue Location: Richmond, VA Main Issues: Reactivity + lunging + pulling Program: 2 Week Board & Train – Urban K9 Trainer: Brenna Outcome: Calm behavior around major triggers and improved leash control The Challenge The “Before” Jessica shared that Dito used to react to anything that moved. … Read more