Kona | German shepherd/ Pyrenees mix | Bakersfield, Ca
“We’re excited to welcome Kona to our 3-week board and train rehabilitation program! He’s great with some dogs, but tends to bark at others while on leash, struggles with recall around distractions, and faces separation anxiety. This program is all about building structure, trust, and the confidence he needs to thrive.”
Pupdate#2
WEIGHT: 74.03Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Kona’s Recall Redemption 🌿
Today, Kona made a choice. Not just to listen—but to trust. With the long slip lead trailing behind and distance between us, he turned on a dime when his name was called. This wasn’t just recall—it was connection. His leash reactivity didn’t lead, his anxiety didn’t speak first. Instead, confidence answered. We’re not chasing perfection—we’re building something stronger.
Pupdate#3
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training, we introduced the place command to Kona. He did great starting to understand the concept and building confidence staying on the designated spot. Proud of his progress! 🐾
Pupdate#4
WEIGHT: 74.03Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today Kona held his duration sit and down with poise and trust. Each moment of stillness marks a quiet victory in his leash reactivity and separation anxiety journey. He’s learning to lean into structure—and find peace there.
Pupdate#5
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s field trip was more than just a change of scenery—it was a confidence checkpoint. Amid the hum of joggers, dogs darting by, and life swirling around, Kona held multiple commands with calm, clarity, and trust. His progress isn’t just showing—it’s shining. Proud of his focus and the connection we’re building, one distraction at a time.
Pupdate#6
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Field trip update: Kona practiced his recall in a busy park setting today. Despite the distractions, he responded with growing clarity and confidence. Another step forward in building trust and responsiveness outdoors.
Pupdate#7
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Field trip fun for the pack today! 🐾 We hit the dog park for a mix of training, play, and shade-surfing chill time. Watching them cue in and then kick back together? That’s the kind of balance we live for.
Pupdate#8
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: After a fulfilling day of training, Kona, Port, Star, and Koa earned a second field trip to the dog park. They ran freely, played wholeheartedly, and socialized with ease—carrying confidence from structure into connection. Their progress isn’t just in commands—it’s in how they show up with one another.
Pupdate#9
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Kona is killing it! Today, she did fantastic holding multiple commands! Her focus and obedience skills are really paying off! 🐾👏”
Pupdate#10
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training focus: Duration work on the place command. Kona held steady in both sit and down, showing a confident rhythm and clear understanding. His trust is growing, his focus is sharpening—and his place is becoming more than a cue. It’s his calm, his clarity, his power. 🌟
Pupdate#11
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training highlight: Holding multiple commands with clarity and confidence. Kona flowed from cue to cue—sit, down, place—with calm precision and steady trust. His rhythm was sharp, his focus unwavering. It’s not just training—it’s connection in action. 🌟
Pupdate#12
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Kona’s Food Manners on Point. Today’s training was all about self-control, and Kona delivered with quiet confidence. He held his food manners like a pro—waiting patiently, responding with clarity, and showing respect around every treat and meal. These small moments speak volumes about the trust we’re building and the rhythm he’s finding in structured calm.
Pupdate#13
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Kona is on a roll! Today’s training was a success – he did great holding multiple commands! His focus and obedience skills are really shining through! 🐾👏”
Pupdate#14
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Kona’s Celebration Run 🏃♂️🔥 After a focused day of training, Kona took to the agility course—off leash and all heart. Every jump, and weave was a burst of clarity, confidence, and connection. It wasn’t just play—it was a reward earned and a rhythm revealed.
Pupdate#15
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Kona nailed his duration commands—holding space with clarity and focus. Each pause was a choice, not a reaction. He’s learning that stillness can speak louder than movement. Proud of the calm he’s building, rep by rep.
Pupdate#16
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Kona is learning to be a gentleman! Today’s training showed he’s got door manners down pat! No more bursting through doors – nice work, Kona! 🐾👏”
Pupdate#17
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Kona is on fire! Today’s training was a success – he did great holding multiple commands! His focus and obedience skills are really paying off! 🐾💪”
Pupdate#18
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🏗️ Home Depot Field Trip Feats. Kona rose to the challenge today, navigating the busy aisles of Home Depot with steady heeling and unwavering focus. Amidst carts, clatter, and curious glances, he held duration commands like a seasoned pro. Trust and clarity led the way—and this guy followed through with heart.
Pupdate#19
WEIGHT: 74.03 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Focus in the Flow – Kona’s Home Depot Win 🛠️. Field trip days are where structure meets the real world, and Kona showed up with calm and clarity. Amidst the noise, movement, and constant distractions of Home Depot, he held duration commands like a champ. Steady eyes, quiet confidence—he’s locking in exactly what trust looks like. This boy is dialed. Is
