Agape | Belgium Malinois | Bakersfield CA
Welcome Agape to Our 4-Week Rehabilitation Program! 🐾
Meet Agape, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois who will be camping with us for the next four weeks as part of our Rehabilitation & Obedience Board & Train Program.
Agape is struggling with some significant behavioral challenges, including aggression toward people and other dogs, resource guarding, separation anxiety, possessiveness, and marking/urinating inappropriately. During our initial interactions, we are also seeing a lot of fear and insecurity underneath some of these behaviors.
Over the next four weeks, we’ll be using dog psychology and structured rehabilitation to better fulfill Agape’s physical and mental needs while building trust, confidence, impulse control, and a healthier state of mind. We’ll gradually work on his ability to remain calm and responsive around people, dogs, and different environments while building a strong foundation of obedience.
Our goal isn’t simply to teach Agape commands. We want to understand what is driving his behavior and help him develop better ways to respond when he feels uncomfortable, fearful, possessive, or overstimulated.
His family will be able to follow along here as we document his progress throughout his stay.
Welcome to camp, Agape! Stay tuned for his updates. 🐾💙
Pupdate:#2
WEIGHT:66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on building engagement, introducing light leash pressure, and laying a strong foundation for recall. He did an amazing job staying engaged, responding to guidance, and learning throughout the session. He’s off to a great start as we continue building these important skills! 🐾
Pupdate:#3
WEIGHT:66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on building engagement and trust while practicing duration commands. She did well staying focused and committed throughout the session. Great progress! 🐾💪
Pupdate:#4
WEIGHT:66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on the place command. He did an excellent job remaining on place and maintaining his position throughout the exercise. Agape stayed calm and attentive, responded well to guidance, and followed the command consistently. He had a great session today and demonstrated good consistency with his place command. Great job, Agape! 🐾
Pupdate:#5
WEIGHT:66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape 🐾 We practiced multiple commands and continued building focus, confidence, and consistency. Great progress! 💪🐶
Pupdate:#6
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on building duration with the sit command. He did a great job patiently holding his position and remaining calm throughout the exercise. Agape stayed settled and listened well, showing great patience and consistency as the duration increased. Great job, Agape! 🐾
Pupdate:#7
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Agape had a great day of training! He practiced multiple commands and did an amazing job staying attentive and responding well throughout each exercise. He continues to show great progress and is doing an awesome job building consistency with his training. Great job, Agape! 🐾
Pupdate:#8
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Today’s training with Agape took us on a morning walk around the block, where he did a great job heeling and staying focused amidst real-world distractions! 💪🐕 Every walk is another opportunity to build confidence, focus, and progress. Keep up the great work, Agape! 👏
Pupdate:#9
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on multiple commands, and he did a great job holding them! 💪🐾 He’s still struggling a bit with the down command, but we’ll keep working on it and building his confidence. Progress takes consistency, and we’re going to keep pushing forward! 🐶❤️
Pupdate:#10
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on practicing his food manners. He did an excellent job patiently waiting for his food and staying in position until he was released to eat. Agape showed great patience throughout the exercise, doing a wonderful job practicing calm behavior around mealtime. Great job, Agape! 🐾💙
Pupdate:#11
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾🌳 Today’s training with Agape and Roxy took us on a field trip to the park! Both pups did well holding their duration commands amidst distractions, showing great focus and progress in a real-world environment. So proud of how they’re building their skills and learning to stay calm and focused! 💪🐶👏
Pupdate:#12
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Today’s Training with Agape & Roxy! 🐾 Another field trip to the park, and these two did great! 💪🐶 Agape and Roxy practiced heeling side by side around the block, staying focused and keeping their cool amidst real-world distractions. Both are making great progress, and I’m proud of how well they’re working together! 👏❤️
Pupdate:#13
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on practicing multiple commands. He did a great job listening and following through with each command. Great job, Agape!
Pupdate:#14
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Today’s training with Agape included some treadmill exercise! 💪🐶 Building stamina, burning energy, and making progress one step at a time. Keep up the great work, Agape! ❤️
Pupdate:#15
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Today’s training with Agape! 💪 Agape did a great job holding his duration place command next to Roxy, with another dog adding to the distractions! 🐶 He stayed focused and showed great progress building his patience and impulse control. Proud of his progress! 👏🐾
Pupdate:#16
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Today’s Training with Agape & Roxy! 🐾 We started the morning with a walk alongside another dog, and both Agape and Roxy did a great job heeling together amidst real-world distractions! 💪🐶 Building focus, confidence, and good manners one walk at a time. Proud of their progress! 👏🐾
Pupdate:#17
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Agape had a fun trip to the park with his buddy Shadow! He did an amazing job staying on place and patiently holding his command despite all the distractions around him. Agape stayed focused and listened well throughout the session, showing great self-control even in a busy environment. Great job, Agape!
Pupdate:#18
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🚴♂️🐾 Today’s training with Agape started with a morning bike ride! A great way to burn some energy, build focus, and keep making progress. 💪🐕
Pupdate:#19
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on practicing multiple commands, and he did a great job holding them amidst distractions! 💪🐾 Proud of his progress and ability to stay focused. One step closer to becoming the best version of himself! 🐶🔥
Pupdate:#20
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Today’s training with Agape took us on a field trip to Home Depot! 🛒 He did a great job heeling and staying focused amidst real-world distractions. 💪🐕 Every outing is another opportunity to build confidence, strengthen obedience, and make progress! 🔥👏
Pupdate:#21
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Agape and Roxy took a trip to the park together! They enjoyed a nice walk around the park while practicing their loose-leash walking and working on several other commands along the way. Both did a wonderful job staying focused and working through their training, and it was great to see them doing so well together! After a productive training session, they got some time to explore the playground and enjoy a little fun together. Great job, Agape and Roxy! 🐾💛
Pupdate:#22
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training with Agape focused on door manners. He did a great job patiently waiting with the door open, remaining calm and resisting the temptation to rush through. He practiced waiting for permission before moving forward and did an excellent job following directions throughout the session. Great job, Agape! 🐾
Pupdate:#23
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today, Agape enjoyed a refreshing morning walk. He did a great job staying focused and maintaining a nice heel throughout the walk. He stayed attentive and did a wonderful job keeping up with his training while enjoying the cool breeze along the way.
Pupdate:#24
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today Agape got to have some fun running through the agility course! He did a great job navigating the different obstacles and staying engaged throughout the session. Agility is a great way to provide both mental and physical exercise, allowing him to challenge his mind while burning off energy. It was a fun and productive training session for Agape, giving him the opportunity to stay active while practicing his listening skills. Great job, Agape! 🐾
Pupdate:#25
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today Agape took a trip to Home Depot, where he did a great job practicing his heeling and listening to commands. He stayed focused and attentive while navigating the busy environment, despite the people, movement, and distractions around him. This was a great opportunity for Agape to practice applying what he’s learned in a real-world setting while continuing to build his focus and reliability around everyday distractions. Great job, Agape!
Pupdate:#26
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: 🐾 Today’s Training with Agape & Roxy! 🚴🐶 We started the morning with a bike ride, giving Agape and Roxy a chance to get some exercise while continuing to build their focus and obedience. Both dogs did a great job staying on track and handling real-world distractions along the way! 💪 Every training session is another opportunity to strengthen their skills, build confidence, and make progress. Proud of how far they’re coming! 👏🐾
Pupdate:#27
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today Agape and Roxy went for a walk, and both did a great job maintaining a nice heel throughout the session! They stayed focused, listened well, and did a great job walking calmly side by side. They showed great teamwork while practicing their leash manners and staying attentive along the way. It was a great opportunity for both of them to practice their training outside the facility and continue building good walking habits. Great job, Agape and Roxy! 🐾
Pupdate:#28
WEIGHT: 66.10
MORNING FEED: All
EVENING FEED: All
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today Agape and Roxy went on a walk together and did an amazing job heeling side by side! They did a great job staying focused, keeping a nice heel, and following direction throughout the walk. Walking together is a great way for them to practice their leash manners while learning to stay in sync with each other. Great job, Agape and Roxy!
