At A Glance
Rusty is a 5-month-old puppy who was trained with Ashley Harris at Off Leash K9 Training to build better leash manners, stronger obedience, and more reliable off-leash control. His training focused on reducing leash pulling, improving command follow-through, building better focus around his owners, and helping him stay more engaged during everyday situations.

Dog: Rusty
Age: 5 months
Location: Dover, Delaware
Trainer: Ashley Harris
Owner: Dover, DE
Main Issues: Leash pulling, difficulty following commands
Outcome: Better leash manners, improved obedience, and off-leash control
The Challenge
Before training, Rusty struggled with everyday obedience and leash control.
Rusty needed help with:
- Pulling on leash
- Following commands consistently
- Staying engaged with his owners
- Building better puppy manners
The Training Approach
Ashley worked with Rusty on obedience, leash manners, and reliable owner communication.
Training focused on:
- Improving leash walking
- Reducing pulling
- Strengthening command response
- Building off-leash reliability
- Creating better focus and follow-through
The Results
Rusty made strong progress through training.
What improved:
- Walks became smoother
- Leash pulling improved
- Commands became more reliable
- Off-leash control improved
- Rusty stayed closer and more engaged with his owners
Owner Reflection
Rusty’s owners shared that they were grateful for Ashley and the Southern Delaware team. They were especially happy to see Rusty walking without pulling and staying with them off leash.
Ready for Better Leash Manners and Obedience?
If your puppy pulls on the leash or struggles to follow commands, now is a great time to get professional guidance.
Schedule your consultation today if your puppy needs help with pulling, following commands, or building stronger training foundations.