Dunno, a two year old Bernedoodle, has joined OffLeash SoCal for our Three Week Board and Train program. Dunno comes to us knowing some commands, but not always following them if distracted. She jumps to greet, pees from over excitement, pulls on the leash while walking, and will run away if the door is open. Over the three weeks Dunno will be working on her off leash obedience and manners. Check in to see her progress!
Pupdate 1/10/2024
Dunno is settling in well at my home. She got to make some new friends. She has been running around and playing nonstop since she got here.
Pupdate 11/12/2024
Dunno and I trained at home today. We practiced more of her sit, down, place, and heel commands. She did pretty well. She was a little stubborn with her down command, putting up a little fight when being asked to lay down. After doing quite a few reps, she started to listen and lay down willingly. We need to work more on her duration. It is hard for her to hold her commands for a longer period of time, but we will keep practicing.
Pupdate 1/13/2024
Dunno and I trained at the park today. We practiced all her commands and worked on her distance and duration. She did very well. Dunno was focused and obedient. She much better with the Down command today, not trying to resist or put up a struggle. We worked on new commands, Come to Sit. For this command, Dunno will come around my right side sit on my left in the heel position. It can be a tricky command to learn at first, but Dunno is starting to get the hang of it.
Pupdate 1/14/2024
Dunno and I trained at a local shopping center to work on her commands. I had my sister assisting me with training Dunno today. Dunno was very distracted with the new surroundings. After some repetition Dunno was able to settle down and focus on her training. She is still having a hard time holding her sits and downs. She gets easily excited and antsy which makes it difficult for her to stay still, but we will continue to practice.
Pupdate 1/15/2024
Dunno and I went to the park to work on his commands. We met with other OffLeash SoCal trainers and their dogs, so she had dog distractions to work around. She was definitely interested and wanted to say hi to the dogs, but I made sure she stayed focused and followed her commands. She did better at holding her commands. We were even able to work semi-off leash; letting Dunno drag the leash while we trained.
Pupdate 1/16/2024
Dunno and I went to the mall to work on her obedience around distractions. She was a bit distracted when we first arrived, but as we walked around she was able to settle down and focus. We were able to work semi-off leash. Dunno received many compliments on how well behaved she is.
Pupdate 1/17/2024
Dunno and I went to Lowe’s to work on her obedience around distractions. We worked completely off leash. She did pretty well. Dunno did get startled a few times by loud noises and a fork lift. I let her sit and watch the fork lift pass by so she could see that it’s nothing to be scared about. As we continued to work around the distractions she was able to relax and focus back on her commands.
Pupdate 1/18/2024
Today Dunno trained at home. My sister assisted me today with training Dunno. I want Dunno to be responsive and follow directions from other people as well. She listens well with me, but gets a little too excited when someone new tries to talk to her or tell her what to do. It’s hard for her to settle and stay still. Dunno practiced all her commands and worked on her duration. We started working on her door manners, teaching Dunno that when a door is open she cannot run out. She needs to wait patiently until given permission to pass the doorway or any other thresholds.
Pupdate 1/19/2024
Today Dunno went to the park to work on her commands. We practiced all her commands and worked on her distance and duration. My sister assisted me with teaching Dunno a new command, Under. She did very well and caught on to her new command quickly. Later in the day we did more training reps at home.
Pupdate 1/21/2024
Today Dunno waited for a little break in the rain and went to the local shopping center to work on her obedience. She did pretty well. She was focused and obedient. We practiced all her commands and worked on her distance and duration off leash. She is doing great with holding her commands longer. Dunno does pretty well with Heel. A few times she tried to walk ahead of me or walk a little too far away from me, but when I tell her heel and give a tap on the ecollar she refocuses back on me and comes back to my side.
Pupdate 1/21/2024
Today Dunno and I went to the mall to work on her obedience. The mall was pretty busy, so there were a lot of people distractions to work around. Dunno was a little overwhelmed in the beginning, but as we walked around she settled down. Dunno had quite a few admirers that stopped to watch her train. They complimented her on how well mannered she is.
Pupdate 1/22/2024
Today Dunno and I decided to stay out of the rain and stay home to train. We practiced all her commands. We worked more on her door manners. We also worked on her food manners; teaching Dunno to wait patiently until given permission to eat her food.
Pupdate 1/23/2024
Today Dunno and I went to the park to work on her commands. We practiced all her commands and worked on her distance and duration off leash. We practiced a new command, Send away to Place, teaching her to go to a place object from a distance. Dunno did very well and caught on to the new command quickly.
Pupdate 1/24/2024
Today Dunno and I went to the mall to work on her obedience around distractions. She was a little anxious while we were there. It was hard for her to focus and complete her commands. After spending some time there Dunno was finally able to relax and follow through with her commands. We had a few people that approached us while we were training to compliment Dunno. She did very well staying in her commands even as the people tried to talk to her and call her over to them.
Pupdate 1/25/2024
Today Dunno had an upset tummy. I noticed she had soft stool. I added pumpkin to her meals to help settle her tummy. I will keep an eye on her and see how she is feeling tomorrow. We stayed home and worked on her obedience commands. I used her friends as a distraction and let them play while we practiced. She did very well. She was focused and obedient. After training Dunno got to run around, play with her buddies, and chase the ball.
Pupdate 1/26/2024
Today Dunno’s tummy is feeling much better and her stool is back to normal. I took Dunno to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to work on her off leash obedience around distractions. She was a bit nervous with all the traffic and loud noises, but was still able to focus and follow her commands. Dunno did a great job with all the commotion going on around us. She had many admirers that complimented her on how well behaved she is.
Pupdate 1/27/2024
Today Dunno and I trained at home. We practiced all her commands and worked on her distance and duration. I used her friends as a distraction and let them play while we trained. Dunno did a great job staying focused, even with the other dogs getting in the way.
Pupdate 1/28/2024
Today Dunno and I went to the shopping outlet to work on her off leash obedience around distractions. There was an event going on, so there were a lot of people distractions to work around. Dunno was focused and obedient. We had someone approach us and ask to pet Dunno. Dunno was a good girl and sat patiently while they gave her affection.
Pupdate 1/29/2024
Today Dunno trained at home. My sister assisted me with training Dunno. Dunno practiced her off leash obedience. She did pretty well staying focused, even with the other dogs being around her. A few times she tried to be stubborn and not listen, but my sister made sure Dunno followed through with all her commands.
Pupdate 1/30/2024
Today Dunno took the day off from training. Dunno spent the day playing and socializing with her friends before she goes home tomorrow. I am very proud of Dunno and the progress she has made over the three weeks. She can’t wait to go home and show you everything she has learned!
