Lyra | German Shepherd Mix | Los Angeles, CA | In-Training

Meet Lyra! Lyra is an almost six-year-old German Shepherd Mix here for our Three-Week Reactive Board and Train Program.  Lyra is a nice pup; however, she does display several unwanted behaviors.  Lyra has poor leash manners, will not recall, and has highly inconsistent obedience.  Lyra has also displayed reactivity towards certain triggers while on walks.  Lyra can perform a command or two with proper motivation; however, she lacks structure and will perform the tasks whenever she feels like it.  Over the next twenty-one days, Lyra is going to learn to be an obedient pup through consistent, clear communication and balanced training at home and by discovering new people and places.  Lyra will learn to perform all these things on leash through a positive and balanced training environment.  Through structure and consistency, Lyra will demonstrate how great a pup she can be!  Stay tuned for Lyra’s three-week transformation!

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Lyra | German Shepherd Mix | Pupdate 04/05/26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hs4NOGSMRM

Today, Ms. Lyra joined me for her Three-Week Reactive Board and Train Program.  On the way home, we stopped at a local park to see what commands Mr. Lyra could perform.  She did not do very well!  But I think you know that, and that's why she's here.  After I tested her skills, we had a mini photoshoot for her profile picture for her 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 Ms. Lyra's temporary residence for the next three weeks.  Ms. Lyra had no issues with the car ride or loading in and out. 

Once we got home, I let Ms. Lyra smell Ms. Toji through the front gate.  Ms. Toji was excited to see Ms. Lyra.  Ms. Lyra showed excitement and interest in Ms. Toji.  Ms. Lyra had no problems coming to the house.  As a matter of fact, she jumped on the door (we’ll be working on her door manners!)  I let her explore each room and meet everyone.  Throughout the introductions, Ms. Lyra showed no adverse reactions.  I took Ms. Lyra outside to meet Ms. Toji.  Mr. Lyra was excited to meet Ms. Toji.  I think Ms. Lyra and Ms. Toji will be fine hanging out with each other.  I tossed a few balls around, and they both chased after them.  No issues with playing time. 

We then went on a long walk around the block so that she could get used to the sights, sounds, and scents of her temporary new neighborhood.  She had no issues with walking around the block.  She walked ok on the leash.  She was super interested in and not too stubborn when sniffing things she enjoyed.  I noticed that she is even licking the “hot spots”.  She went ahead occasionally and lagged at times, but mostly stopped to investigate some dog “hot spots” and was willing to keep walking.  She mostly ignored all the other dogs in the houses that barked at us as we went around.  She did set a new record for laying down on the short walk.  The old record was 0 times, and she did it 3 times!  We will be working on Ms. Lyra’s conditioning with the amount of work and play we will be conducting. 

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

I gave her dinner and observed how much she eats.  I keep track of her 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 Ms. Lyra's turnover.  We'll practice together to make sure you are comfortable with the system before using it with Ms. Lyra.  I will introduce the e-collar for tomorrow’s training.  

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