Taco | Chihuahua/Dachshund Mix | Encino, Ca. | In Training

Meet Taco!

Taco is a five-month-old Chihuahua–Dachshund mix from Encino, CA, and this tiny cutie has officially joined us for our two-week Urban Board & Train program! Full of charm, spunk, and all the puppy energy a little body can hold, Taco has been lovingly described as a hyper whirlwind who keeps his family on their toes. Between his chaotic leash walking and his urgent need for some potty-training structure, this little guy is definitely ready for a bit of guidance.

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be focusing on building Taco’s basic obedience, introducing solid house manners, and laying down a strong foundation for consistent potty habits. Our goal is to help him channel all that enthusiasm into positive, manageable behaviors—making life at home smoother, happier, and more enjoyable for everyone.

We’re so excited to watch Taco learn, grow, and show us exactly what he’s capable of! Stay tuned—this is going to be a fun journey. 🐾✨

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11/23/2025

Today Taco and I headed out to the park for a nice walk so we could get better acquainted and so I could take a moment to see what he already knows. And just as expected… the moment our walk began, Taco’s puppy excitement took over! He wanted to sniff, explore, investigate, and inspect absolutely everything around us.

As we continued walking, he eventually settled just enough for me to start introducing the heel command. Like any young pup, Taco was a bit resistant to my corrections at first—and that’s perfectly normal. With plenty of repetition, consistency, and encouragement, he’ll start to understand what’s being asked of him.

Once he grew comfortable with me, his sweet (and silly!) personality started to shine through. He offered little kisses, and even tugged on my pant leg a bit—his playful way of testing boundaries and showing affection.

I can already tell this little guy has a big sense of humor and an even bigger heart. I’m so excited to work with him and get him started on his obedience journey! This is going to be a fun two weeks!