Roscoe | Shepherd/Husky Mix | Los Angeles CA. | In Training

Meet Roscoe! 🐾

Roscoe is a one-year-old Shepherd Husky mix from Los Angeles, CA, and this sweet, spirited boy has just joined us for our two-week Community Board and Train program! Roscoe is as loving as they come and has a strong bond with his people—but with that big heart comes a bit of separation anxiety. He prefers to be with his humans at all times and isn’t shy about voicing his opinions when he’s left out of the action.

In addition to wanting constant companionship, Roscoe has developed a bit of a mischievous side. From putting his toys to the ultimate durability test to indulging in some counter surfing for sneaky snacks, he’s always keeping things interesting around the house.

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be working closely with Roscoe on off-leash basic obedience and polite house manners, helping him learn how to make better choices and feel more confident on his own. Our goal is to channel some of that youthful, angsty energy into calm, productive behaviors—while also equipping Roscoe and his family with the tools they need for more relaxed, stress-free adventures together.

We’re excited to be a part of Roscoe’s journey and can’t wait to see how much he grows!

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1/18/2026

Today Roscoe and I kicked things off with a slow, relaxed outing to the park. This gave us the opportunity to get better acquainted with one another while also allowing me to assess what he already knows and how he responds in a new environment. At first, Roscoe was understandably a bit uneasy and stressed being away from his people. New surroundings and new faces can be a lot, especially on day one.

Once we got moving on our walk, his focus quickly shifted to everything happening around us—ducks, squirrels, and any other moving distraction that caught his eye. With how lively the park was today, that was completely understandable! As we continued walking, I used a combination of gentle leash guidance and low-level e-collar corrections to help redirect his attention. Roscoe responded well to this approach, and as he began to settle, things started to flow much more smoothly. Before long, he was walking more calmly and nicely by my side.

Next, we worked on his sit command. I can tell Roscoe knows this behavior—it’s just a matter of helping him respond reliably when asked. Using the same gentle combination of tools, he took a moment to process what was being asked of him, and then… success! He offered a nice sit. We practiced this throughout different areas of the park, and with each repetition he became more comfortable—not just with the commands, but with me as well.

After our park session, we headed back to the car and made our way to his home away from home for the next couple of weeks. Once there, Roscoe was eager to explore his new surroundings and did so with curiosity and excitement. He was especially thrilled to meet my pup, Quinn—and the feeling was mutual! Once Roscoe settles in a bit more, I’m looking forward to seeing how their relationship develops.

Overall, today was absolutely a step in the right direction for Roscoe and the start of his obedience journey. While he’s still feeling a bit anxious, I’m confident that with time, structure, and consistency, he’ll settle in nicely. Roscoe is truly a sweet boy, and I’m very excited to begin this journey with him! 🐶💙

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