Rex | German Shepherd | Hamilton Beach, CA. | In Training.

Meet Rex!🐾

 This 10-month-old German Shepherd from Manhattan Beach, California has just joined us for our Two Week Urban Board and Train program—and he’s already making quite the impression. Rex is a playful, energetic pup with a big personality and, as his family puts it, a lot to say—especially when other animals are around!

At home, Rex has also developed a few less-than-ideal habits. Like many young dogs, he’s been testing boundaries by chewing on anything he can get his paws on and perfecting his skills as a professional food beggar during mealtimes. While these behaviors are common at his age, they’re exactly the kind of challenges we’re here to tackle.

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be working closely with Rex to build a strong foundation in basic obedience and improve his house manners. Our goal is to help him channel his energy in more positive ways, discover his “inside voice,” and learn how to make better choices when he’s with his family.

We’re excited to guide Rex on this journey and can’t wait to show you his progress. Stay tuned for his transformation!

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4/26/2026

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Today was all about introductions for Rex! We headed to the park for a walk so we could get better acquainted while I assessed what he already knows. Right away, Rex showed a tendency to tug on the leash, trying to lead the way—nothing too intense, just a steady pull forward. When we crossed paths with another dog, I got to see the barking behavior that had been mentioned. I responded by bringing him in closer to my side, continuing forward, and giving him an “off” command. Once the other pup was out of sight, Rex settled right back down. It’s clear he’s excited and likely just wants to play, but we’ll definitely be working on teaching him that loud greetings aren’t necessary.

After that, we found a quieter area to begin working on his heel and to introduce his “come to sit” command—where Rex comes around my right side and sits nicely at my left. So far, so good! He’s responsive to leash guidance, and while he was starting to understand heel, the park proved to be a bit distracting. After a few solid repetitions of “come to sit,” we wrapped things up and headed home.

Getting into the car wasn’t Rex’s favorite part of the day—he definitely put on a bit of a “you’re kidnapping me” performance, which gave me a good laugh—but with a little encouragement, he hopped in, settled into the crate, and laid down. Good boy! This will improve with consistent practice on car manners. He handled the ride itself very well.

Once we arrived at my house, Rex wasted no time exploring his new environment. He noticed the other dogs and whined a bit but continued to check everything out with curiosity. Overall, he seems to be adjusting nicely to his home away from home for the next couple of weeks, which is great to see. The rest of the evening will be focused on relaxing and helping Rex get comfortable—and so far, he’s been pretty chill about things! 

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