Sophie | Shih Tzu | Bakersfield, CA
🐾 Meet Sophie
Breed: Shih Tzu | Age: 5 Months
Program: 2-Week Board & Train
Sophie joined us to build confidence and overcome her insecurities. She can be a little toy and food possessive and tends to get nervous around loud noises or new people, but she’s already making great progress!
She loves going on walks, playing fetch, and relaxing in her cozy crate den. Though shy at first, Sophie warms up quickly once she feels safe and comfortable.
Training Goals:
✔️ Build confidence and trust
✔️ Reduce possessive behavior
✔️ Stay calm and relaxed in new environments
Pupdate#2
WEIGHT: 8.01Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Sophie, we introduced light leash pressure while working on recall. She responded well to the guidance and is beginning to understand how to come when called with gentle leash cues.
Pupdate#3
WEIGHT: 8.01Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training we introduced the place command to Sophie. She was curious at first but quickly began to understand what was expected of her. With some guidance and encouragement, Sophie started to relax and hold her position on the place. She’s off to a great start with this new command!
Pupdate#4
WEIGHT: 8.01Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Since Sophie is food possessive, during today’s training we worked on helping her navigate through yummy treats on the ground. She did a great job ignoring the treats and staying focused, showing good progress in managing her impulse control around food.
Pupdate#5
WEIGHT: 8.02 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “During today’s training, Sophie did well holding multiple commands. She stayed focused and responsive, showing great improvement with each repetition.”
Pupdate#6
WEIGHT: 8.02 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “During today’s training, Sophie did well holding the place command and showed great progress sharing treats with Nickel the cat. She remained calm and focused, making it a fun and positive session for both of them.”
Pupdate#7
WEIGHT: 8.02 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training, Sophie did well holding multiple commands with focus and consistency. She showed great improvement in maintaining her duration and responsiveness throughout the session.
Pupdate#8
WEIGHT: 8.02 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: During today’s training, Sophie did well holding the duration sit command. She showed great focus and patience, even with a few distractions around. It’s nice to see her growing more confident each session and staying consistent with her commands.
Pupdate#9
WEIGHT: 8.02 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: After a fun and productive day of training, Sophie got to enjoy some playtime on the agility course. She had a blast running through the obstacles, showing off her confidence and energy while having lots of fun to end the day on a positive note.
Pupdate#10
WEIGHT: 8.02 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training Sophie did well with her food manners. She showed great patience while waiting for her meal. We’ll continue reinforcing calm behavior around food to help her build consistency and focus.
Pupdate#11
WEIGHT: 8.04 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training we went on a field trip to the park with Sophie, where she did well holding multiple commands amidst distractions. She stayed focused and calm, even with people and other dogs around. After a fun and productive day of training, Sophie enjoyed exploring the park and taking in all the sights and sounds.
Pupdate#12
WEIGHT: 8.04 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: During today’s training, we spent some time brushing Sophie to help her feel more comfortable with being groomed. She did well staying calm and patient throughout the session. This practice will help her feel more relaxed and confident when she visits the groomer.
Pupdate#13
WEIGHT: 8.04 Lbs
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “During today’s training, Sophie did a great job holding her duration commands, staying focused and calm throughout the session.”
