At A Glance
Nico is a 7-month-old Bernedoodle who entered a two-week Board and Train with Off Leash K9 Training in Dover and trainer Jason. His family’s main goals were to improve his overall obedience while also addressing leash pulling and jumping. During his initial assessment, Nico showed very limited experience with several foundational commands, giving Jason a clear starting point for the two-week program.
Dog: Nico
Breed: Bernedoodle
Age: 7 months
Location: Dover, DE
Program: Two-week Board and Train
Trainer: Jason
Main Focus: Overall obedience, leash pulling, jumping, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, and command consistency
Outcome: Training underway to build a stronger obedience foundation, better leash manners, and more manageable everyday behavior
The Challenge
Nico entered training as a young puppy with limited obedience experience. His family wanted him to become easier to manage in everyday situations, especially on leash and when greeting people.
Before Training, Nico:
- Needed stronger overall obedience
- Pulled on the leash
- Jumped on people
- Had limited command experience
- Did not reliably perform Sit
- Did not reliably perform Down
- Did not reliably perform Place
- Did not reliably perform Heel
- Needed stronger handler responsiveness
- Needed more consistent command follow-through
Jason’s day-one assessment showed that Nico had a lot of foundational work ahead of him.
The Training Approach
Nico’s two-week program focuses on building the basic skills he needs while also addressing the behaviors his family identified as priorities.
Training Focuses On:
- Building reliable Sit
- Developing Down
- Teaching Place
- Introducing Heel
- Improving overall obedience
- Strengthening handler engagement
- Reducing leash pulling
- Addressing jumping
- Improving command consistency
- Creating clearer everyday expectations
- Building more dependable responsiveness
The initial assessment provides a baseline for measuring how Nico’s understanding and reliability change over the course of the program.
The Results
The supplied transcript documents Nico at the beginning of training, so final results are not yet available.
His Program Is Designed to Improve:
- Sit
- Down
- Place
- Heel
- Overall obedience
- Leash manners
- Jumping
- Command consistency
- Handler engagement
- Everyday manageability
Because the footage represents Nico’s starting point, specific claims about improved leash walking, reduced jumping, or reliable obedience should only be added after his completed training footage confirms those changes.
Trainer Insight
Young dogs often need a clear foundation before owners can expect consistent behavior in everyday settings. For Nico, foundational commands such as Sit, Down, Place, and Heel can provide structure during walks, greetings, and other situations where excitement may otherwise take over. At 7 months old, building those habits now can give his family a clearer framework for reinforcing good behavior as he continues to mature.
Ready for Better Puppy Obedience in Dover, DE?
If your puppy pulls on the leash, jumps on people, or has limited experience with basic commands, structured training can help build clearer communication and a stronger obedience foundation.
Schedule a consultation today with Off Leash K9 Training in Dover to discuss your puppy’s needs and available training options.
