Grizzly | Rottweiler | Tujunga, CA | In-Training

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 days, Grizzly will learn to be an obedient pup through consistent, clear communication and balanced training at home, as well as by exploring new people and places.  Grizzly will learn to perform all these things on and off leash through a positive and balanced training environment.  Through structure and consistency, Grizzly will demonstrate how great a pup he can be!  Stay tuned for Grizzly’s two-week transformation!

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Grizzly | Rottweiler | Pupdate 02/01/26

Today, Mr. Grizzly joined me for his Two-Week Urban Community Board and Train Program.  On the way home, we stopped at a local park to see what commands Mr. Grizzly could perform.  He did not do very well!  But I think you know that, and that's why he's here.  After I tested his skills, we had a mini photoshoot for his profile picture for his blog.  I don't know if you know this, but as soon as dogs see a phone or camera in front of their face, you are now invisible to them, and they must ignore you at all costs.  Once we got what we needed, we loaded up and headed to Mr. Grizzly's temporary residence for the next two weeks.  Mr. Grizzly did wind up throwing up on the long car ride home.  We had to clean him up when we got to the park. 

Once we got home, I let Mr. Grizzly smell Ms. Toji through the front gate.  Ms. Toji was excited to see Mr. Grizzly.  Mr. Grizzly was willing to sniff her but was a little apprehensive.  Mr. Grizzly had no issues coming to the house.  I let him explore each room and meet everyone.  Throughout the introductions, Mr. Grizzly showed no adverse reactions.  He did try to mark something in my office, but it was probably due to my old puppies who just left that marked everything in the office.  I took Mr. Grizzly outside to meet Ms. Toji.  Mr. Grizzly was barking and excited to meet Ms. Toji, but she was not too happy about it.  I think Mr. Grizzly and Ms. Toji will have to wait to hang out, especially since Mr. Grizzly is not fixed. 

We then went on a long walk around the block so that he could get used to the sights, sounds, and scents of her temporary new neighborhood.  He had no issues with walking around the block.  He walked ok on the leash.  It was a little hectic as he was all over the place with smelling, stopping, pulling, left and right side of me.  He went ahead occasionally and lagged at times, but mostly stopped to investigate some dog “hot spots” and was willing to keep walking.  He mostly ignored all the other dogs in the houses that barked at us as we went around.  I did notice him checking in on me from time to time, and I like that. 

I can see that he is a gentle pup.  I expect to see him work well with the structure and positive reinforcement.  With clear, persistent communication and expectations, he will learn to be a well-mannered pup!

I gave him dinner and observed how much he eats.  I keep track of his weight and will ensure that she maintains her weight while she is with me.  

I've attached the e-collar familiarization video.  Please review the video a few times before Mr. Grizzly's turnover.  We'll practice together to make sure you are comfortable with the system before using it with Mr. Grizzly.  I will introduce the e-collar for tomorrow’s training.  

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