Wallace | Poodle/Cattle Dog Mix | Los Angeles, CA | In Training

Meet Wallace! He's a four year old Poodle/Cattle Dog Mix from Los Angeles, California here for our Three-Week Reactive Board and Train Program! Wallace is a sweetheart, but he often loves to run over to any other dog he sees and has trouble coming back when called. He's familiar with some obedience commands, but has a bit more trouble following through around distractions. Wallace has the most trouble around bikes, which make him intensely nervous and reactive. Over the next twenty one days, we will be tightening up Wallace's obedience skills, working on his manners in and out of the house, helping build confidence around distractions, working on mitigating his reactivity to bikes, and helping him become the best pup he can possibly be! Stay tuned for Wallace's three week transformation!

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Pupdate: 11/2/2025

After picking up Wallace, we stayed at the park to spend some time getting to know each other. He was curious and full of energy, and right away we started learning a bit about where he's at with his training. His recall was definitely a challenge today, and he had a little trouble holding a solid Heel position with me. That said, he showed a good foundation with his Sit, Down, and Place commands, not quite as quick or consistent as I know he’ll be soon, but a solid start!

Not long after recording the video above, a bicycle rolled past us. Wallace immediately noticed it, but he held himself together fairly well. No barking, lunging, or trying to pull toward or away from it. He might have still been getting used to me and decided his attention was better spent on me than the bike, but I'm not entirely sure yet.

Once we arrived home, Wallace got the chance to explore and sniff around, getting familiar with his new environment. He settled in nicely and has been very friendly with me and my dog so far. He already seems pretty happy and comfortable here!