Willow | Shepherd/Husky Mix | Yucca Valley, CA | In Training
- gregoffleashsocal
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Updated: 1d
Willow is a 7-month-old Shepherd/Husky mix from Yucca Valley, CA, here for her two-week Community Board and Train program. She’s a bright, energetic young pup with a sweet personality and tons of potential. Like many adolescents her age, Willow needs serious work on her manners and overall obedience, as her excitement and curiosity can sometimes get the best of her. She’s also working through some leash reactivity and learning how to stay focused and calm around distractions. With structure, consistency, and clear guidance, Willow is on the right path to becoming a confident, well-mannered companion.
Willow | Husky/Shepherd | Pupdate 2/9/2026
Today was Willow’s first day of training, and she’s off to a strong start. We began teaching her what leash pressure means and how to turn it off by making the correct choice.
She’s learning that light pressure isn’t something to resist or pull against — it’s guidance. When she moves in the direction of the pressure or softens into it, the pressure immediately releases. She’s already starting to understand that staying calm and making thoughtful decisions makes everything easier.
For day one, Willow showed good engagement and a willingness to learn. We kept the session simple and clear to build a solid foundation, and she handled it very well. Looking forward to continuing her progress tomorrow.
Willow | Husky/Shepherd | Pupdate 2/10/2026
Willow had another great day of training and is progressing nicely. She’s bringing good energy to our sessions and staying engaged while we work.
Today we focused on developing her Heel, helping her understand positioning and encouraging consistent attention while moving. She’s starting to connect the dots and is showing improvement with each repetition.
We also worked on jumping up onto Place, building confidence and clarity with getting fully on and settling. She’s responding well and gaining more comfort and understanding as we go.
Overall, Willow is doing very well — she’s learning quickly and showing a lot of potential. Excited to continue building her skills tomorrow!
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