At A Glance
Theo is a 9-month-old Borkie who came to Off Leash K9 Training in Fredericksburg for a 1-Week Board and Train. His training focused on recall, listening, better manners, and becoming a more reliable companion.
Dog: Theo
Breed: Borkie
Age: 9 months
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Program: 1-Week Board and Train
Main Issues: Selective listening, pushy behavior, high energy, poor reliability
Outcome: Better recall, improved listening, stronger manners, and more reliable behavior
The Challenge
Before training, Theo’s behavior was overwhelming for his owner. He had a lot of energy, struggled to listen consistently, and could be pushy at home.
Before training, Theo struggled with:
- Selective hearing
- Pushy behavior
- High energy
- Poor follow-through
- Needing better reliability
The Training Approach
Theo’s training focused on building practical obedience and a stronger connection with his handler.
What training focused on:
- Improving recall
- Building better listening skills
- Reducing pushy behavior
- Strengthening obedience
- Creating more reliable follow-through
- Helping Theo become a calmer companion
The Results
After one week, Theo showed strong progress.
What improved:
- Recall became more reliable
- Listening improved
- Follow-through became stronger
- Manners improved
- Theo became easier to guide
Trainer Insight
Theo had a lot of energy and needed structure, consistency, and clear expectations. Once training focused on recall, listening, and reliability, he had a better path toward becoming the steady companion his owner wanted.
Ready for Better Recall and Listening?
If your dog ignores commands, acts pushy, or needs better reliability, professional training can help build clearer communication and better everyday behavior.
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