OffLeash SoCal Dog Training Customers

Meet Journiee! Journiee is a three-year-old Chocolate Lab here for our Two-Week Community Board and Train Program. Journiee is a nice pup; however, he does display several unwanted behaviors. Journiee has terrible leash manners, will not recall, and has no obedience. Journiee can perform a command or two with proper motivation; however, he lacks structure and will perform the tasks inconsistently. Journiee was recently adopted by his pup parents and is in desperate need o

Porsha is back with me for some boarding! She's still the fun loving pup I remember! I'm excited to have her for the next few days! Pupdate: 2/13/2026 Porsha had a great day today! After picking her up, we spent a little time hanging out at the park so she could settle in and get reacquainted with me. It took her a few minutes to warm up, but she quickly fell back into her commands and started responding really well. She very clearly remembered me, and it was obvious she was

Meet Chanel ! ✨🐾 Chanel is a 2-year-old Havanese from Los Angeles, CA who has just joined us for our Three-Week Reactive Board and Train Program . Don’t let her small size and adorable fluff fool you—this little lady has some big feelings packed into that tiny body. Chanel has been described as a walking (and barking) ball of anxiety, especially when people or dogs are nearby. And if another dog shows up in the elevator of her apartment building? Let’s just say Chanel belie

Willow is a 7-month-old Shepherd/Husky mix from Yucca Valley, CA, here for her two-week Community Board and Train program. She’s a bright, energetic young pup with a sweet personality and tons of potential. Like many adolescents her age, Willow needs serious work on her manners and overall obedience, as her excitement and curiosity can sometimes get the best of her. She’s also working through some leash reactivity and learning how to stay focused and calm around distractions.

Dodger is a 3-year-old Goldendoodle from North Hollywood, CA, here for a two-week Community Board and Train program. He’s a great boy with happy, friendly energy and a social personality that makes him a joy to be around. That said, Dodger needs some serious work on his manners and overall obedience, as he can get a bit overexcited and forget his boundaries. He’s also showing leash reactivity, especially around distractions, which we’ll be addressing throughout his stay. With

Meet Saturn! 🪐🐾 Saturn is a 7-month-old pittie mix from Marina del Rey who has just joined us for our two-week Community Board & Train program—and let me tell you, this sweet girl has a lot to say! Saturn loves being the center of attention, and if she doesn’t get to say hi to other dogs while out in public, she’s been known to make her feelings very clear with some barking. She’ll even bark at her owner if they’ve been on the phone a little too long (excuse you… how dare y

Meet Ace! Ace is a year and a half old French Bulldog here for our Two-Week Community Board and Train Program. Ace is a sweet pup; however, he does display several unwanted behaviors. Ace has poor leash manners, will not recall, and is inconsistent with obedience. Ace can perform a command or two with proper motivation; however, he lacks structure and performs tasks inconsistently. Over the next fourteen days, Ace will learn to be an obedient pup through consistent, clear

Meet Grizzly! Grizzly is a 10-month-old Rottweiler here for our Two-Week Community Board and Train Program. Grizzly is a sweet pup; however, he does display several unwanted behaviors. Grizzly is a big boy and doesn’t know how strong he is. Grizzly has poor leash manners, will not recall, and can be protective of his humans. Grizzly can perform a command or two with proper motivation; however, he lacks structure and performs tasks inconsistently. Over the next fourteen d

Meet Thor Lazarus! He's a five year old Belgian Malinois from Los Angeles, California, here for our Two-Week Community Board and Train Program! Thor is sweet and loving, although sometimes skeptical of people, leading to barking. He's a big leash puller, and often decides for himself when he wants to listen and follow through with his commands. Over the next fourteen days, we'll work on Thor's obedience skills, help with his confidence and impulse control, work on his manners

Oreo, a Miniature American Shepherd from Westlake Village, CA went through the OffLeash SoCal Board and Train dog training program. Oreo was trained by Wendy Deras in South Gate, CA.

Meet Frankie! Frankie is a one-and-a-half-year-old English Cream Retriever from La Canada Flintridge, California who has just joined us for our two-week Community & Board Program. Frankie is incredibly sweet, outgoing, and full of energy. She is very social with both people and other dogs and genuinely wants to say hello to everyone she meets. Frankie has a friendly, enthusiastic personality and enjoys being out and about, especially in stimulating environments where there i

Bad Weather has a way of exposing stress in dogs that otherwise seem calm and confident. Thunder, heavy rain, wind, and sudden pressure changes can trigger anxiety, restlessness, or shutdown behaviors that surprise many owners. As a professional trainer, I want to be clear right away. Dogs can learn to stay calm during storms, but it requires preparation, structure, and the right kind of training support. In this article, I will explain how Bad Weather affects behavior, why s

Bailey, a Husky Mix from Alhambra, CA went through the OffLeash SoCal Board and Train dog training program. Bailey was trained by Wendy Deras in South Gate, CA.

Meet Charlie! 🐾 Charlie is a 4-year-old golden mix from Torrance, California who has just joined us for our two-week Community Board & Train program, and we’re so excited to have him! Charlie is a fun-loving pup with plenty of energy, but that enthusiasm sometimes gets the best of him. He’s been described as having zero boundaries when greeting people—often jumping up and bumping into them—and he can be a bit unpredictable when encountering other dogs out in public. Add in s

Meet Radler! He's a twenty one month old German Shepherd/Husky Mix from Los Angeles, California, here for our Two-Week Community Board and Train Program! Radler can be sweet, but can also be a little skeptical of people he doesn't know. While he is familiar with some commands, he often chooses not to follow through, usually due to distractions and excitement. Over the next fourteen days, we will work with Radler on his confidence levels, his obedience skills, help with his im

As a professional dog trainer, I spend a lot of time helping dogs build obedience, confidence, and reliability. What many owners do not realize is that grooming plays a huge role in how well dogs feel, behave, and respond to training. Grooming is not just about keeping your dog looking nice. It directly impacts their physical health, comfort, and even their ability to focus during training sessions. In this article, I want to explain why Grooming matters so much, how it suppo

Meet Simon! He's a 5-year-old Corgi from El Segundo, California, and he's here for our Two Week Community Board and Train Program. Simon is a pretty typical Corgi who has a lot of energy, loves his people, and has the smarts to pick up on commands quickly. On the other hand, he's got that Corgi stubborn streak so he doesn't always do the commands when asked, nips at heels sometimes, barks when he wants something, and can be reactive on leash towards other dogs. Over the next

Meet Roscoe! 🐾 Roscoe is a one-year-old Shepherd Husky mix from Los Angeles, CA, and this sweet, spirited boy has just joined us for our two-week Community Board and Train program! Roscoe is as loving as they come and has a strong bond with his people—but with that big heart comes a bit of separation anxiety. He prefers to be with his humans at all times and isn’t shy about voicing his opinions when he’s left out of the action. In addition to wanting constant companionship,

King is here for a two-week Urban board and train alongside his sister Millie. He’s a strong, handsome German Shepherd with plenty of drive, and over the next couple of weeks we’ll be dialing in his obedience, impulse control, and confidence in busy, real-world environments. We’ll be putting a big focus on clear expectations, structure, and consistent follow-through so King can learn how to stay calm and engaged around distractions. He’s already settling in well, and we’re ex

Please welcome Millie, our German Shepherd who just arrived for a two-week Urban board & train, training on leash only, alongside her brother King. Millie is still getting oriented to her new environment, taking everything in and adjusting to the routine. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be focusing on on-leash obedience, clear communication, and structured work in real-world urban settings. The goal is to build reliable behavior through consistency, repetition, and fair expect

Meet Lily! She's a fifteen month old Bernese Mountain Dog from Burbank, California, here for our Two Week Community Board and Train Program! Lily is incredibly sweet and playful, however, she is also very strong and loves pulling all over the place on her leash. She has trouble with her basic obedience commands, and often gets distracted by all the sights and smells around her! Over the next fourteen days, we will work with Lily on her obedience skills, help with her impulse

Foxy is back with us for boarding, and she settled in quickly like she never missed a beat. After getting re-acclimated to the routine, she enjoyed some relaxed downtime and light structure to help her ease back into the environment. We focused on keeping things positive and familiar—short walks, engagement, and plenty of calm moments to set the tone for her stay. Looking forward to a smooth, productive boarding period with this girl! Foxy | Husky Mix | Pupdate 1/17/2026 Toda

Every New Year brings fresh motivation for dog owners. I hear it constantly as a professional dog trainer. This is the year things finally click. This is the year consistency happens. The reality is that successful Training Routines are not built on motivation alone. They are built on structure, clarity, and repeatable habits that fit into real life. Training Routines are what separate short term progress from long term results. When routines are done correctly, dogs understa

Meet Bailey! Bailey is a 3-year-old Husky mix from Alhambra, California, and he’s here for our Two-Week Board & Train Program. Bailey is a sweet pup who already knows a few basic commands, but he tends to pull on walks and gets easily distracted—especially by squirrels! Over the next 14 days, we’ll be focusing on building better leash manners, improving obedience, and strengthening his ability to stay focused around distractions. Through consistent guidance, clear communicati