Elora | Pariah Husky Mix | Los Angeles CA | In Training

Meet Elora! She is a 6-month-old Pariah Husky mix from Los Angeles, California, and she is here for our Two-Week Community Board and Train Program.

Elora is a sweet pup who already knows a couple of basic commands, but she tends to pull during walks, jump on people, and engage in play biting. Like many young Husky mixes, she’s full of energy and curiosity — we just need to channel that enthusiasm in the right direction!

Over the next 14 days, Elora will be working on becoming a well-mannered, obedient companion through consistent guidance, clear communication, and balanced training — both at home and while exploring new people and places. We’ll be focusing on:

• Loose leash walking

• Proper greetings (no jumping!)

• Eliminating play biting

• Building impulse control

• Strengthening obedience with distractions

Through structure and consistency, Elora will demonstrate just how great of a pup she can be. I’m excited to help her build confidence, manners, and reliability in real-world settings.

Stay tuned for Elora’s two-week transformation!

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Pupdate 2/26/26

Today after pick-up, Elora and I spent some time at the park getting to know each other and assessing what she may or may not already know. During our time there, she showed interest in other dogs she saw from a distance but did not vocally react — which is a great start! All I had to do was redirect her attention back to me, and she was able to continue walking nicely by my side. That’s a big win for Day 1. 👏

When it was time to head home, I guided her to the crate in my car. She had no issue jumping in, which is wonderful. However, I did experience the crying and whining you mentioned regarding her being in the crate. During the ride home, it took her a few minutes to settle, but she eventually relaxed. We’ll be working on building more confidence and comfort in the crate so she understands it’s a safe and positive space.

Once we arrived home, she was introduced to Dottie, my 2-year-old Golden Retriever. Both girls showed good behavior around each other. We went on a structured walk together to help them get better acquainted in a calm setting. I definitely see what you mean about Elora wanting to play! She immediately tried to jump on Dottie and initiate play fighting. Since they are just getting to know one another, that behavior wasn’t allowed. The walk itself went great and helped set a calm tone for their relationship.

As mentioned earlier, Elora does have crate anxiety and is very vocal about not wanting to be inside. I am using plenty of positive reinforcement to reassure her that the crate is a positive and safe place. This will take consistency and patience, but we will help her build that confidence.

Outside of the crate, she is doing well. I have her by my side while I move around the house. Of course, being Day 1, she is exploring and curious about everything — including wanting to jump on furniture and surfaces. The “OFF” command was immediately introduced so we can begin setting clear boundaries from the start.

Today is primarily an acclimation day. Training will be light as I want her to feel comfortable, safe, and confident in her new environment. Building trust comes first. We will be giving her lots of love while also maintaining structure so her experience with us is as positive as possible.

I’m really looking forward to training with Elora and watching her amazing progress over the next two weeks! Stay tuned for more Pupdates!