Piper | Poodle Mix | Sherman Oaks, CA | In-Training
- meganoffleashsocal
- Feb 18
- 24 min read
Updated: Mar 5
Meet Piper, a four year old Poodle Mix from Sherman Oaks, California who is here with us for our Two Week Board and Train Program. This sweet and playful pup has some knowledge of a few basic commands, but she is easily distracted by her surroundings and struggles to listen when asked to do something. Piper has some bad habits, such as pulling heavily on the leash, jumping to greet, counter surfing, and barking at people. While she is very sweet once she's comfortable, she tends to be a bit unsure about new people and other dogs at first, and will often react by barking and lunging at them. Over the next fourteen days, we will be working to improve Piper's obedience and manners, as well as address her reactivity, to set her on the right track to becoming a well-behaved pup! Stay tuned for her transformation!
Pupdate 2/18/2025
Today Piper and I spent the day bonding and getting to know each other! She wasn't exactly happy to meet me at first, and barked at me when I first approached. She was hesitant to let me get near her or touch her, though after some time passed she began to trust me more. Once her owner left, I also noticed a significant change in her demeanor and she became more interested in bonding with me rather than trying to avoid me. Despite our newfound friendship, once we began exploring around the park she was generally much more focused on everything around us, and was very easily distracted by smells, people, dogs, and anything else she found interesting. She tended to stare, bark, and lunge at any people or dogs who were within about fifty feet of us, though after a few moments, she would go back to ignoring them unless they got closer.
While at the park, I tested her current knowledge of commands to see if he's had any prior training, and what areas may need some extra focus on going forward. I asked her basic commands such as Come, Heel, Sit, Down, and Place, but she didn't seem to care for any of them and was more focused on investigating her surroundings rather than listening to what was being asked of her. She would sometimes Come over to me when called, though she would rarely come all the way to me, and mostly ignored the recall cue and her name. When asked to Heel, she didn't seem to recognize the command at all and was almost always at the end of the leash pulling around wherever she pleased rather than staying next to me. She was unable to Sit or Down on command, and didn't seem to have any understanding of the Place command. She didn't seem to grasp the concept of leash pressure either, and was often trying to pull heavily against the leash in an attempt to get where she wanted to go.
After our time at the park, it was time to head home and get her settled into my home. She was able to jump into my car easily enough, and entered into the kennel on her own accord, which is a good display of Car Manners! Anytime Piper is to ride in a car with me, she will be secured in a kennel for her utmost safety. She will also be in a kennel at home during nighttime or any other time she is unsupervised. She settled in quickly once we got home, and enjoyed exploring the new environment. Later, we went out for a walk around my neighborhood to help her become familiar with the location. Starting tomorrow, we will be taking walks around the neighborhood multiple times daily to work on obedience training throughout the day. When exiting the house to start our walk, Piper kept trying to run out the door as soon as it was opened, so we will also be working to improve her Door Manners to make sure she can respect the boundary a doorway creates, as this will help keep her safe. During feeding time, Piper was very excited and was set on running around and jumping all over me while I prepared her meal. She also could not help but dig in the moment it was within her reach, so we'll definitely need to work on her Food Manners to establish some better habits. Overall she seems to be settling in nicely, and we are so excited to begin this training journey together!
Pupdate 2/19/2025
Today Piper and I spent the day working in various areas around my neighborhood. She was introduced to the concept of leash pressure and the e-collar, along with the Heel command. We began the day in a quiet, distraction-free area along my neighborhood streets to provide Piper the best opportunity to learn and focus as we begin her training journey. Later in the day the neighborhood got more busy with some people and other dogs out on walks, which helped serve as distractions during our evening session. She was a bit nervous at times, but when around minimal to no distractions she showed an increased level of focus on me compared to yesterday. She did fixate on and stare at the dogs we encountered, but she didn't end up barking at any of them today which was good to see.
Pressure is a fundamental tool used in teaching basic obedience commands. The idea is that whenever pressure is applied, be it from a leash or an e-collar, it is paired with a command. The pressure then remains present until Piper follows the pressure and the command being given. The moment she follows through, the pressure immediately turns off and a reward is given. Yesterday, whenever the leash was used to apply pressure, she would often firmly resist it, try to pull in the opposite direction, and make no attempt to turn the pressure off, so it was clear she didn't quite understand the concept of leash pressure just yet. She firmly resisted against the pressure when using a flat collar, and mostly ignored the slip lead as well. We ended up switching to a prong collar for today's session, which helped tremendously to stop her pulling behavior and teach her the concept of pressure. We spent a good amount of time focusing on teaching her what leash pressure means, and how to turn off the pressure once it's applied. She learned that trying to resist it was not successful or rewarding, and that simply following the directional pressure and paying attention to what I was asking of her was very simple and rewarding! After a short while of practicing with this, she did much better and began showing a better understanding of leash pressure. In order to properly introduce the e-collar, it's very helpful for Piper to first have a solid understanding of leash pressure, as this is the most simple form of pressure due to the clear directional guidance it provides. Once she understood the leash pressure, we began adding in a new form of pressure from the e-collar. By pairing these two forms of pressure simultaneously, she will come to understand that each pressure has the same meaning. With time and practice, this will allow the leash and e-collar to be used interchangeably, and eventually allow the opportunity to begin training with the e-collar only, without the need for a leash! Be sure to check out today's video for an in-depth e-collar tutorial!
Heel is an important command for Piper to begin developing early on in her training, as her habit of pulling every which way on the leash makes walking with her a challenging task. The goal for the Heel command is for Piper to be able to follow directly alongside her handler on their right side at their heels, and maintain that position while walking unless released or given a new command. This precise positioning takes a lot of practice to master, but it will effectively eliminate pulling on the leash or veering off in different directions, and allow her handler to take the lead on walks instead of her trying to pull them around wherever she pleases. To introduce this command, I kept the leash short but loose, and ensured she stayed on my right side in roughly the Heel position as we walked. If she began to veer off, pull ahead, fall behind, or otherwise create tension on the leash, leash and e-collar pressure were applied, and the verbal command Heel was given until she returned to the desired position. During Heel, her sole focus should be following her handler's lead, and as such she needs to remain neutral to and ignore her environment, which means no sniffing, staring at distractions, or otherwise becoming distracted. When walking in the correct Heel position, the leash was loose, no pressure was applied, and lots of praise and rewards were given to create value in this position. As she gets better with this command, she will have an easier time staying in the Heel position without as much guidance needed, and will need to be given reminders less frequently. Overall she did a good job today and seemed to catch on pretty quickly, though more work will need to be done before she can Heel reliably, especially around distractions.
Pupdate 2/20/2025
Today Piper and I visited a park, where we continued training around distractions. The park had some distracting surroundings present, including people, other dogs, children, and noises from a nearby street. We focused on improving her Heel, and introducing the Off and Come to Sit commands.
Piper is often easily distracted, as she tends to focus on her surroundings even when asked to perform commands. Moments like this are a great opportunity to implement the Off command. The goal for the Off command is for Piper to stop whatever she is doing, and focus on her handler. This is a very versatile command, similar to "no" or "leave it", and can be used in various situations, such as to interrupt fixation on distractions, barking, jumping on people, eating or sniffing things she's not supposed to, or any other behaviors that are undesirable or inappropriate at that time. The verbal Off command when paired with leash pressure and the e-collar allows us to interrupt the behavior and help her to refocus so that she is in a better mindset to listen for upcoming instructions. Once the Off command is given, it's beneficial to immediately follow it with another command such as Sit, Come, Heel, etc. Once she stops whatever behavior she was doing, asking her to set her focus on a task will help keep her attention away from what initially distracted her or caused the undesirable behavior. Piper has shown good progress in understanding the Off command so far, and with each repetition, she seemed to be quicker to respond and refocus when prompted. However, more work will need to be done in various situations before she is fully reliable with the command, as her attention span is still quite low.
Come to Sit is another important command to begin practicing early on in Piper's training journey, as it will be our main form of recall. The goal for Come to Sit is for Piper to come directly to me when called, and circle around to perform a Sit on my right side. The Come to Sit command when performed in its entirety, ensures that she not only comes when called, but also requires her to sit beside her handler and not leave that spot unless released or given a new command. By having her Sit on the right side facing forward, we are setting her up for success to begin walking in a Heel as she is already in the desired position for it. We introduced Come to Sit today by combining the verbal command "Come" with leash pressure, e-collar, and some other visual cues to grab her attention and guide her towards me. Once she approached me, she was guided around to my right side, where she was then asked to perform a Sit. As we practiced more, she began to rely a bit less on the leash pressure to grab her attention and guide her, which is a good sign of progress! She would sometimes tend to sit slightly out of the desired position once she got to me or need some help following through with her Sit, though for her first day, she did a great job overall! With each successful repetition, I made sure to reward her with lots of praise and affection, to build up a positive association with the command and coming to me when called.
Pupdate 2/21/2025
Today Piper and I visited the Santa Monica Pier! This location had a ton of distractions present, and was a great opportunity to socialize Piper in a busy environment. While at the pier, we focused on encouraging neutrality, creating a positive association with training around distractions, and working on the Place and Down commands. These two new commands were introduced before heading to the pier while at home and around my neighborhood, as the quieter environment was useful in helping her to learn the basic expectations for each command. She did well at the pier overall, and while she was definitely a bit overwhelmed at first, she seemed to find comfort and safety by my side, and was gradually able to adjust to the environment!
The goal for the Place command is for Piper to jump or climb onto a designated object, such as a bench, a bed, or another object with defined borders, and hold a stationary command while remaining on the Place object until released or given a new command. We first practiced with a familiar dog cot while at home, and she quickly picked up on the concept and rarely needed any guidance to perform it. She seemed to easily recall this training while at the pier, as she had no issue Placing on various objects around the area with confidence! We'll need to spend some more time working on her durations however, as she would often try to break the position and jump off before being released.
The goal for the Down command is for Piper to lay down completely when asked, and remain in that position until released or given a new command. While she loves laying down on her own accord to relax, getting her to enter this position on command is an important skill for her to learn. We used some leash pressure, physical guidance, and occasional food lures to help guide her. After some practice, she quickly seemed to catch on to the expectations set for her, so we began adding in the e-collar stimulation as reinforcement and gradually using fewer food motivators until they were removed completely. We kept the duration for this command pretty short at first with lots of breaks and praise, as this helps make the training fun and rewarding. As we continue to practice this we will continue increasing the duration gradually so she can learn to remain in this position for extended periods of time. We will also continue adding in more distractions so she can be reliable with the command in any situation or environment. She was generally pretty reliable with this entering command while in quiet areas such as at home, however at the pier she tended to need a bit of extra help to guide her into position due to the heavy amounts of distractions pulling her focus away from training.
Pupdate 2/22/2025
Today Piper and I visited an indoor mall, where we practiced all of her commands around distractions. The mall was quite busy, and we got lots of practice working in and around crowds and groups of people. We also encountered a few other dogs, as well as distractions like music and food.
Piper was a bit unsure about all the hustle and bustle at first, though with time she did adjust to the environment and was able to stay rather focused. Before jumping into training, we first found a bench to sit at together to give her some time to observe her environment and become familiar with her surroundings. This set her up for success with training, and as we began walking around the mall she seemed to understand the situation better as she had a head start at developing some familiarity with the types and levels of distractions we would encounter.
Piper did well with her commands overall, though she did seem to rely on a bit of guidance for some commands, especially if distractions were around. We switched away from the prong collar today and utilized a slip lead instead, as this will be an important step to begin transitioning away from the use of leash pressure during training. She did well with her Heel for the most part and was not pulling on the leash at all, though she did lose focus from time to time and needed reminders to stay close to me rather than veering away from me. Her Come to Sit was good, and she understood to come to me when called and to position herself beside me. Her Place command was especially good today, and she seemed very confident about jumping onto various objects around the mall. She did struggle a bit with Down however, and for majority of the session protested against entering this position on command and would need guidance to follow through. By the end of the session she was more relaxed and perhaps a bit tired from all the walking however, and was a bit more open to the idea of laying down when prompted.
Pupdate 2/23/2025
Today Piper and I visited a local farmer's market to train around a heavy amount of distractions. The market area was bustling with people, and we encountered distractions such as large crowds of people, food stands, other dogs, and noisy live music.
Piper was a bit overstimulated when we first arrived, so we opted to spend some time in a nice shady area in the grass slightly off to the side of the main area to give her some time to decompress and observe the environment calmly without having to navigate through it all just yet. Once she seemed more at ease, we began working our way into busier areas of the market, and after just a few minutes, we were easily walking and training around very high-traffic areas, without her hardly seeming to pay any mind to passing distractions! She did an impressive job with her Heel, walking closely beside me even as we made our way through and around dense crowds, past dogs, and other distractions. Her Come to Sit was reliable, and she quickly came to me and sat whenever I called her. She was also confident in Place, and didn't have any issues performing it. However, when it came time for Down, she seemed a bit hesitant and unsure about performing it when in the busier areas. When in more calm areas of the market she seemed to have no issue with Down, so it's clear she understands the command but will need some more practice with it around distractions.
Pupdate 2/24/2025
Today Piper and I visited an outdoor mall, where we continued practicing each of her commands around distractions. The mall wasn't overly busy, but there were still some good distractions around such as other dogs, food, music, birds, people, and also noisy sounds from the busy nearby street.
Today's focus was on practicing her commands with as little leash pressure as possible. In order for Piper to be reliable with her commands while off leash, she first needs to master her performance with them on leash without the leash needing to be used to guide or reinforce. This is done by focusing more on the verbal cues and hand signals for the commands, and using only the e-collar as reinforcement. By reserving the use of the leash only for when she truly needs it, we can wean her off the concept of always needing physical guidance for his commands, and instead teach her to problem solve and use her knowledge of commands to follow instructions given to her. We have been gradually working up to this over the past few days, and we have successfully transitioned away from the prong collar and slip lead, and have been training with only the flat collar which is an important step in this process. Without the use of any leash pressure, Piper did well with most of her commands! She was able to Heel effectively and corrected herself when needed without any use of the leash. She was also able to perform Place without leash pressure, and had no issues jumping onto anything asked of her. She was generally pretty focused, but when distracted, the Off command did not need any leash pressure for her to refocus. Her recall for Come to Sit was reliable, however she seemed to get confused about her positioning sometimes, and would occasionally need some gentle leash pressure to help guide her. She sometimes would figure it out if given enough time, though other times she would seem to get frustrated and give up on the maneuver, so we'll definitely need to work on this command more before she is ready to do it off leash. Similarly, she struggled with the Down command, and was unable to perform it reliably without any guidance or leash pressure. This may have been due to the busy street nearby that was very noisy and seemed to make her a bit uneasy.
Pupdate 2/25/2025
Today Piper and I visited a local shopping strip, where we practiced all of her commands around distractions using minimal to no leash pressure. This location had a variety of distractions present, including groups of people, lots of other dogs, and loud noises such as car engines, honks, and sirens from the busy street nearby. The narrow sidewalks of this location often put us in close proximity to various distractions. She ended up doing a particularly good job around all the dogs we saw today, and she didn't bark at or react negatively towards a single one! She even got barked at by a few other dogs, and while this wasn't her favorite situation ever, she didn't try to bark back or lose her composure in these moments. She would sometimes be a bit distracted by other dogs and want to look at them, but she understood not to fixate on them and her attention was able to be diverted away with use of the Off command. We practiced both walking past other dogs while in a Heel, as well as stepping off to the side slightly to practice having her hold a Sit while the dogs passed by. If a dog attempted to approach her or enter her personal space, I made sure to advocate for her space and keep them at a distance she was comfortable with. This is an important factor in helping her develop a more neutral mindset towards other dogs, as we want her to feel safe and that she can rely on her handler to deal with situations rather than her having to do it herself! If she feels that she has to defend herself or advocate for her own space, she will resort to the reactive behaviors she has been known to display, which is not something we want from her. Piper isn't a big fan of dogs invading her space, so allowing dogs to rush up to her and force a greeting is not something that should be allowed by her handler.
She did well with most of her commands today with zero leash pressure needed! We experienced no issues with Heel, and her Come to Sit saw a lot of improvement as well, as we spent a considerable amount of time focusing on cleaning up this command and her positioning for it today. Her Place and Sit commands were both consistent, and she did a good job of remaining in these positions until released or given a new command, even for extended periods of time, which was great to see! She did struggle with her Down again today, though the longer we spent training in this environment she did seem to settle down and become more open to performing the command. By the end of the session, she was able to perform Down when asked more often than not, but there were still some instances when some guidance was needed for her to follow through.
Pupdate 2/26/2025
Today Piper and I visited a park, where we practiced all of her commands around distractions using no leash pressure. There were lots of other dogs at this park, along with people, children, bicycles, squirrels, and other distractions.
We began the session here using a long leash, which allowed her greater physical freedom to make choices and mistakes, as well as show us her skills without any interference from the leash. She did a great job with the long leash, and understood that even with increased physical freedom, that the expectations for each command were the same. She did such a good job without any use of the leash, that we were able to transition to leash dragging exercises. By having the leash drag along the ground instead of being held by her handler, we can simulate how she might behave while off leash, while still having it handy should it be needed for any reason. We started off with the long leash dragging, but she seemed a bit perplexed by the weight and sound of it dragging alongside her, so we switched to a regular-length leash which helped a lot. She did an excellent job with her commands today, and with the short leash she didn't seem to notice or mind that I wasn't holding onto the leash. She naturally made a few mistakes here and there, but they were easily cleaned up with some more practice and none of them were concerning by any means. She understood not to stray too far from me or break commands, even when exciting distractions were present such as balls being thrown, children and dogs running around, and even squirrels climbing up nearby trees.
Pupdate 2/27/2025
Today Piper and I visited the Santa Monica Promenade, where we practiced all of her commands around lots of distractions. There were many crowds of people, other dogs, birds, live music, and other types of distractions around.
We also met up with some other trainers today, and had the opportunity for Piper to spend some time working with another trainer! This was great practice with handler transferability, which is an important skill for Piper to learn as she will need to be able to perform her commands with people other than myself. She seemed to have a bit of separation anxiety from me, and wasn't a big fan of leaving my side to work with the other trainer, though she did get over this eventually. She warmed up to the other trainer pretty quickly, though it took her some time before she was able to reliably listen to their instructions. At first, she was trying to pull on the leash and ignore commands she knows well, such as Come or Heel, but she came to understand that even though the handler changed, the expectations for the commands remained the same and this handler would hold her accountable the same way I would.
Having extra hands for today's training also meant we could get some good training in around other dogs, such as Rosy, the Havanese puppy! Rosy is staying with me for a board and train as well, so Piper has had some time to get used to her, though Rosy is a very excitable pup who loves to play and goof off, so she was a great distraction to work around! Despite the tempting invitations to play, she understood to follow commands and keep her focus on training, which was great to see!
Pupdate 2/28/2025
Today Piper and I visited a park, where we practiced all of her commands around distractions with the leash dragging. We visited the park in the evening, which is a popular time when lots of dogs and their owners come to visit. The center field of the park was full of dogs running around and playing, and the pathway around the field had many walkers, joggers, and other dogs. The park also had some other distractions present such as people playing ball games, plus small animals such as birds and squirrels.
Since this park was very populated with dogs, many of whom were off leash, making sure to advocate for Piper's space and ensure no unwanted greetings took place was an important aspect during our visit. Due to the trust we have built between us, Piper was able to stay neutral and ignore the other dogs, even when they were close by. She understood that I would be the one to handle any situations that arose rather than her needing to do so herself. She also didn't pay much attention to the dogs who were further off in the field running around, barking, and playing.
We started the session on leash to ensure she had some time to warm up to the fairly chaotic environment, though we were quickly able to transition over to leash dragging practice. Once we dropped the leash, we had no reason to pick it back up as she did a wonderful job following through with all of her commands and did not need any physical guidance for them. Despite the various distractions, she kept her focus on me. She made some minor mistakes here and there which is to be expected, though they were easily corrected and no major issues were noted.
Pupdate 3/1/2025
Today Piper and I visited a Petco, where we practiced all of her commands around distractions without the use of leash pressure. This was a great location to work in close proximity to common distractions such as people and other dogs, as well as train around some more unique distractions such as shopping carts, small animals, toys, and treats.
Piper seemed a bit nervous when we arrived here, and was behaving quite timidly. She seemed unsure of the environment, and it took her some time to adjust. It's unclear as to why she was feeling uneasy here, as no distraction in particular seemed to be the cause. She didn't seem to be fixating on or focusing on distractions such as dogs or people, but in general she was a bit slow to respond to commands at times and seemed a bit distracted overall. Thankfully, the longer we spent walking around and training here, she seemed to understand the situation better and was able to relax significantly and focus more reliably.
We continued working on all of her commands without using any leash pressure today. While in the Petco, we did have to keep her on leash due to store policy, though we were able to practice leash dragging when away from busy areas of the store where people and shopping carts were not moving around us to avoid tripping hazards. She is at the point now where she can be trusted off leash, so during our training around the neighborhood today we incorporated off leash training as well! She did a great job with this, and didn't seem to notice or mind the lack of the leash. She behaved the same way she would had I been holding the leash or having it drag on the ground, and no major issues were noted with any commands.
Pupdate 3/2/2025
Today Piper and I visited an outdoor mall, where we practiced all of her commands around distractions. The mall had many groups of people and other dogs, as well as other distractions like music and food.
Piper was a bit nervous when we first arrived, so as usual we gave her some time to settle down and adjust to the environment. Once again there didn't seem to be anything in particular that was causing this, as she didn't appear to fixate on any one type of distraction but rather seemed wary overall. We spent some time sitting on a bench together and giving her some affection, which seemed to help soothe her as she observed the environment. After some time, she settled down and was more willing to focus and eager to perform her commands around any distractions this location had to offer. We started the session on leash while she was still adjusting, though we were able to successfully transition to leash dragging. We did get some practice in while off leash, though we were asked by security to keep the leash attached to her, so we of course respected their policy and re-attached it.
During our visit, Piper was quite popular and got lots of compliments from people about both her cute looks and her great obedience skills. This provided some great opportunities to practice her Greeting Manners! This is an area of her training we have been working on whenever the opportunity arises, whether it be at home with me or my guests, or out in public with new people. The goal for Greeting Manners is for Piper to be able to greet people calmly and politely, whether in public or at home, both with new people and with people she already knows. When having a new person greet Piper, it's important to inform them of her training and the expectations set for her, that way they can help reinforce the training appropriately. All praise, attention, and affection should be reserved strictly for when she is stationary, calm, and following instructions. If she is rewarded when behaving poorly, such as if she is jumping, whining, or barking, then the training will be inconsistent and detrimental to her progress, so staying consistent with these manners has been key to her success. It's also important to ensure that Piper is comfortable with the greeting taking place, so paying attention to her body language is crucial. If she appears tense or unsure about someone approaching, it's best to give her some time to observe the person and understand they are not a threat. Generally she doesn't mind most people coming to say hello to her and seems to enjoy the attention, though every now and then she will be a bit skeptical and need a moment to assess them before she is comfortable with them entering her space. She did a great job with her greetings today, and was very polite, sweet, and calm with everyone she met!
Pupdate 3/3/2025
Today was Piper's last full day with me, so we spent the day putting all of her learned skills to use to have a great day together! We visited the Santa Monica Promenade, and practiced all of her commands off leash around distractions which she did great with! Piper is not only excelling with her skills and manners while out in public, but she has also made huge transformations in her behavior inside the home as well! House manners are something we have been working on little by little each day since day one. Even seemingly mundane day-to-day tasks can provide excellent opportunities for training! These manners include areas such as Food Manners and Door Manners.
The goal for Food Manners is for Piper to be able to hold a stationary command while her food is prepared and set in front of her. She is then asked to remain in that position until she is released before she can get up and eat her food. Piper tends to get excited about her food, and in the early stages of her training she was prone to jumping on me or the counters when anticipating food, and rushing to the food bowl the moment it was set down. As she progressed in her overall obedience, she quickly replaced her bad habits and learned to be polite and patient even when faced with very tempting distractions such as food directly in front of her!
Another area of manners we have been working on is Piper's Door Manners. The goal of Door Manners is for Piper to hold a stationary position while near a door and remain there until released or given a new command, such as Come or Heel. She is asked to hold the position at the location asked of her, and not break the command even if the door is left open, if someone is knocking on it, or if people walk in or out of it. This practice teaches important boundaries and the importance of thresholds, and prevents impolite and possibly dangerous behaviors she once displayed, such as trying to escape through open doors, shoving through people's legs when walking through doors, or rushing over to jump on or bark at people who enter through the door. Piper has made a massive transformation with her manners related to doors, and understands to follow instructions no matter what distractions the door may present!
Piper has made such an amazing transformation in these past two weeks, and the differences in her are truly night and day! She came to us with little to no knowledge of any commands, and had a tendency to become overwhelmed, distracted, and overstimulated by everything around her. She has since learned to stay calm, focused, and neutral to her surroundings even in the most busy of places. Her confidence, patience, discipline, and overall manners both in public and at home have all improved so much! Piper has done an excellent job learning every command taught to her, and is able to perform them with good reliability no matter the environment. With her learned skills, she can now safely enjoy the fun and freedom that comes with being off leash! While she may seem like a whole new dog, she is still the same goofy, loving, and playful pup she always has been, and with her new obedience skills and confidence levels, she is even more of a joy to be around and take with on all sorts of adventures! Piper has been such a pleasure to train and share my home with, and I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to help this good girl become the best version of herself! With her intelligence and eagerness to learn, the sky is the limit for Piper, and I know she has a very bright future ahead in her continued training journey with her family!
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