Oreo | Miniature American Shepherd | Westlake Village, Ca | In Training

Meet Oreo! He’s a 4-month-old Miniature American Shepherd from Westlake Village, California, and he’s joined us for our 3-week Puppy Board and Train Program. Oreo is an adorable, sweet, and curious little pup who’s eager to explore the world around him.

He comes to us with very minimal knowledge of basic commands, no leash-walking experience yet, and the typical puppy play-biting. Over the next 21 days, Oreo will learn to become a well-mannered and obedient companion through consistent, clear communication and balanced training—both at home and while discovering new people, places, and experiences.

We can’t wait to help this little guy grow into his full potential!

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Pupdate 12/07/25

Hello and welcome to your first Oreo Pupdate! Today was Oreo’s very first day with us, and he did such a great job settling in! After picking him up, we took a drive back to my home. Oreo handled the car ride well—just a few little whimpers at the start, but the traffic on the 405 rocked him right to sleep.

Once we arrived, I introduced Oreo to my assistant dog, Dottie, our friendly Golden Retriever. The moment they sniffed each other, both tails started wagging. It was wonderful to see such an immediate, positive connection.

After their introduction, we headed out for a short stroll around the neighborhood. Oreo isn’t quite sure about the leash yet, but I kept everything upbeat and positive. Even though he’s still learning, he did a great job for his very first walk.

Back at home, Oreo had some time to explore and settle in. I introduced him to his crate using treats to make sure he understood it was a safe, comfortable space. He accepted it beautifully—so much so that after a few minutes of quiet time, he took a little nap.

Before dinner, we went out for a potty break and another short walk. Oreo is already starting to understand the leash a bit more. He can be a little jumpy at times, but he’s walking more confidently with each step. We even practiced a couple of “sit” commands, and he picked them up quickly. This little guy is smart—we’re going to have a lot of fun together!

Potty Training Progress:

Oreo has only gone once so far, which is completely normal. Being in a new environment can make puppies a bit timid during the first day or two. We’ll continue to monitor his progress closely and provide more updates soon.