Mookie | Labrador Retriever | Burbank, CA | In-Training

Meet Mookie! Mookie is a three-year-old here for our Urban Two-Week Board and Train Program.  Mookie is a sweet pup; however, he does display several unwanted behaviors.  Mookie is a rambunctious, playful pup.  Mookie has poor leash manners and will not recall.  Mookie can perform a command or two and has been to prior training; however, he lacks structure and will perform the tasks inconsistently.  Mookie will eat and destroy anything that is left unattended in the house.  Over the next fourteen days, Mookie 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.  Mookie will learn to perform all these things on leash through a positive and balanced training environment.  Through structure and consistency, Mookie will demonstrate how great a pup he can be! Stay tuned for Mookie’s two-week transformation!

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Mookie | Labrador Retriever | Pupdate 10/26/25

Today, Mr. Mookie joined me for his two-week board and train program.  On the way home, we stopped at a local park to see what commands Mr. Mookie 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. Mookie's temporary residence for the next two weeks.  

Once we got home, I let Mr. Mookie smell Ms. Toji and Ms. Bear through the front gate.  Ms. Toji and Ms. Bear were excited to see Mr. Mookie.  Mr. Mookie had his tail wagging and was curious to meet them.  Mr. Mookie had no issues coming to the house.  I let him explore each room and meet everyone.  Throughout the introductions, Mr. Mookie showed no adverse reactions.  My whole family likes him already.  I took Mr. Mookie outside to meet Ms. Toji and Ms. Bear. 

We then went on a long walk around the block so that he could get used to the sights, sounds, and scents of his temporary new neighborhood.  He didn't pull me around the block, but would stop and fixate on a few trees and fire hydrants.  I didn't see too much unwanted behavior on the walk, except for sticking to a specific spot that interested him.  That should be easily corrected with the prong collar and e-collar. 

I gave him dinner, and he ate it all.  I keep track of his weight and will ensure that he maintains his weight while he is with me.  

I've attached the e-collar familiarization video.  I’ve also added the pictures of his e-collar.  I have already added the hypoallergenic titanium contact points.  Please review it a few times before Mr. Mookie's turnover.  We'll practice together to make sure you are comfortable with the system before using it with Mr. Mookie.  I will introduce the e-collar for tomorrow’s training.  

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