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?
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