At A Glance
Jedi is a 10-month-old puppy who joined a 2 Week Board & Train with trainer Dana at Off Leash K9 Training Spokane. Although he was described as sweet, his high puppy energy contributed to leash pulling, jumping on family members, counter surfing, and getting into the trash. The goal was to channel his energy more appropriately and help him become a calmer, more responsive family companion. His training focused on building better manners, improving impulse control, and helping him make more reliable choices at home and in everyday situations.
Dog: Jedi
Age: About 10 months
Location: Spokane, WA
Program: 2 Week Board & Train
Trainer: Dana
Main Issues: Leash pulling, jumping, counter surfing, trash can surfing, excess energy, and inconsistent obedience
Goal: Better manners, stronger obedience, and more manageable behavior at home and during outings
The Challenge
Jedi’s energy was not being directed in a productive way, which made everyday routines difficult for his family. He pulled on the leash, jumped on his human siblings, searched counters for food, and got into the trash.
During his initial assessment, Jedi showed some familiarity with come and sit, but his responses were inconsistent. He also jumped during recall and had difficulty following place.
Jedi Needed Help With:
- Walking more calmly on a leash
- Greeting family members without jumping
- Staying away from counters and trash cans
- Responding more consistently to commands
- Developing better impulse control
- Channeling puppy energy appropriately
Building these skills would help Jedi participate more safely and calmly in family life and future adventures.
The Training Approach
Dana planned to focus on foundational obedience, household manners, and more appropriate ways for Jedi to use his energy. Structured repetition would help him understand which behaviors were expected at home and in public.
Training Focused On:
- Reinforcing come, sit, and place
- Improving leash manners
- Reducing jumping on family members
- Building impulse control around food and household items
- Strengthening focus and handler engagement
- Developing calmer everyday behavior
This approach was intended to give Jedi clearer boundaries while preserving his friendly and energetic personality.
The Results
The narration primarily documents Jedi’s starting behavior and the goals established for his two-week program. Specific improvements should be confirmed through completion footage, a trainer update, or owner feedback before final results are published.
What the Program Aimed to Improve:
- More controlled leash walking
- Calmer greetings with family members
- Reduced counter and trash can surfing
- More reliable responses to commands
- Better use of his energy
- Improved manners at home and during outings
These goals were designed to help Jedi become easier to manage, more responsive, and better prepared for everyday family activities.
Trainer Insight
High-energy puppies often need more than additional exercise. They also benefit from clear boundaries, structured routines, impulse-control practice, and consistent obedience. Teaching Jedi appropriate alternatives to jumping, pulling, and searching for food could help prevent those behaviors from becoming stronger habits as he matured.
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