Rylee | Miniature Australian Shepherd | Long Beach, CA. | In Training.
Meet Rylee! š¾
This sweet little lady is a 5-month-old Aussie from Long Beach, California, who has just joined us for our Three-Week Puppy Board & Train Program!
At just five months old, Rylee is still learning about the big world around her, and like many young pups, she has a few typical puppy behaviors weāre looking forward to helping her work through. From getting a little too excited and barking and jumping up during greetings to occasionally picking and choosing when she wants to listen, Rylee is still figuring out the ropes!
Over the next three weeks, weāll be working closely with Rylee to build a solid foundation in basic obedience and everyday house manners. Our goal is to give this little lady the tools she needs to make better choices, develop calmer greetings, and learn that listening to her humans is always a good idea!
Weāre excited to get started on this journey with Rylee and watch her confidence, understanding, and skills grow along the way. Stay tuned, because itās bound to be a fun adventure! š¶
11/8/2026
Rylee and I kicked off our first day together with an introductory walk at Cheviot Hills Park. This gave us a chance to get better acquainted with one another while also allowing me to assess what she may already know. And what I quickly learned is that this little lady knows how to be a cutie patootie jumping bean! As we walked together, I noticed quite a bit of jumping and putting on the brakes, almost as if she wasnāt quite sure what to make of being on leash. So, after spending some time getting to know one another, we found a spot to settle in and begin our first training session, which focused on teaching Rylee how to walk without all the theatrics!
It took a little time and patience, but eventually we were able to make some progress with keeping all four paws on the ground. That doesnāt mean she didnāt try to sneak in a few more jumps here and there, but we also saw a noticeable decrease in her attempts to put on the brakes. Once we had a better understanding of walking together, I began introducing the heel command, encouraging her to walk alongside me rather than forging ahead. Whenever Rylee attempted to pull or became fixated on something in her surroundings, I would change directions to encourage her to check in with me and pay closer attention to where we were headed. This is still a work in progress, but I have no doubt sheāll start catching on as we continue practicing!
We also took some time to introduce the sit command. Using light leash pressure behind her ears along with a little guidance at her bottom, I helped Rylee understand what I was asking of her. It took her a moment to work it out, but she eventually offered the behavior! As soon as she settled into her sit, the pressure was released and she was rewarded with plenty of praise. Itās a great first step toward helping her understand how to respond to our commands.
After wrapping up our session, it was time to load up and head home. Rylee wasnāt particularly thrilled about getting into the car at first, but once we got her settled into her travel crate, she did pretty well. She only whined for a brief moment before settling down and quieting herself. She handled the ride relatively well, although she did experience a little car sickness as we approached the house.
Once we arrived, I got our little lady cleaned up and gave her the opportunity to explore her home away from home for the next few weeks, both inside and out. As expected, Rylee was a little nervous and unsure of her surroundings. After all, sheās in an entirely new environment with people and four-legged friends sheās never met before! Thatās a lot for a young pup to take in. Iām sure that as we establish a routine and she has some time to settle into her new surroundings, sheāll become much more comfortable.
All in all, Rylee did well for her first day with us! We certainly have plenty of work ahead, but thatās what these next three weeks are all about. Sheās still figuring out the ropes, and I can already tell this little smarty pants has plenty of potential. Iām looking forward to watching her confidence grow and seeing all that she learns along the way!
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