Honey | Golden Retriever | Bakersfield, California
Meet Honey, the epitome of love wrapped in a golden retriever’s furry coat. While she exudes affection, public places trigger her anxiety, often leading to flighty behavior in high-distraction settings. We’re dedicated to nurturing her confidence and easing her fear and nervous energy in public spaces, focusing on obedience as the cornerstone of her rehabilitation. Honey’s heart truly shines when surrounded by other dogs and young kids, showcasing her gentle nature. Join us on this journey as we witness Honey’s gradual transformation, rooting for her every step of the way!
Pupdate 2:
Date: April 9th, 2023
Weight: 51.23lbs
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Training Summary:
Honey is warming up exceptionally well! She handled meeting my pack at home with ease and grace. It was a fantastic first day, introducing commands with basic leash guidance. Keep up the excellent work, girl!
Pupdate 3:
Date: April 10th, 2024
Weight: 51.33lbs
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Training Highlight:
Today, we focused on reinforcing commands with Honey, who’s incredibly sweet and adores going on walks. Our training session took place at the park, providing her with new challenges in a different environment.
Pupdate 4:
Date: April 11th, 2024
Weight: 51.34lbs
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Training Summary:
We’re making great progress with Honey as we work on building her confidence. She’s showing significant improvement with the heel command, consistently walking on my left side without pulling. However, I’ve noticed that her anxiety tends to escalate in public environments. It’s clear that she requires strong leadership in these situations, someone who can provide guidance amidst chaos, establishing trust and respect to help her navigate through these challenging environments effectively.
Pupdate 5:
Date: April 12th, 2024
Weight: 51.34lbs
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Training Summary:
Today, we ventured over to the Venice boardwalk for training, presenting a new significant challenge for her. Initially, she seemed apprehensive amidst the bustling activity of bikes and skateboards. However, we diligently worked through her initial fears, addressing the mental stresses she faced. Throughout the session, we focused on reinforcing commands and gradually boosting her confidence, paving the way for further progress in her training journey.
Pupdate 6:
Date: April 13th, 2024
Weight: 51.36lbs
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Training Summary:
Honey is continuously being presented with challenges, and she’s excelling at extending her commands for longer durations. We begin gradually and progressively increase the difficulty, fostering confidence in her actions. Additionally, she’s consistently finishing all her food and thoroughly enjoys engaging in playtime with my other dogs.
Pupdate 7:
Date: April 14th, 2024
Weight: 51.36lbs
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Training Summary:
Today, we decided to challenge our training environment by heading to Lowe’s. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the store, we persisted in reinforcing commands, now with the added challenge of public distractions. Our focus remains on perfecting the “down” command, while Honey displays a particular fondness for the “place” command. With each session, we steadily build our confidence in navigating chaotic environments and overcoming highly noisy distractions. Keep up the excellent work, girl.
Pupdate 8:
Date: April 15th, 2024
Weight: 51.42lbs
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Training Summary:
Once again, we brought our training session to Lowe’s, where we continued to ramp up the difficulty by introducing honey to new surfaces for her to practice placing on. Our efforts proved fruitful as we successfully treated the rash and applied Nu Stock.
Pupdate 9:
Date: April 16th, 2024
Weight: 51.42lbs
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Training Summary:
Honey’s enthusiasm for playing with her toys is boundless, especially when it comes to fetch in spacious surroundings. Her eagerness to retrieve anything thrown her way never fails to bring joy. With each passing day, she grows more assured in responding to commands, demonstrating remarkable progress. Now, I can confidently walk her with the leash trailing behind, a testament to her newfound confidence. Her improved responsiveness, particularly with the ‘down’ command, reflects her diminishing skittishness. Keep up the fantastic work, Honey!
Pupdate 10:
Date: April 17th, 2024
Weight: 51.42lbs
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Training Summary:
We’re constantly reinforcing commands with Honey, emphasizing that being a good girl isn’t just about “sit , down” but also about maintaining balanced lifestyle. We find ways to integrate obedience training into our playtime activities, creating a seamless transition between learning and fun. Honey particularly enjoys playing ball after our training sessions, which not only helps reinforce her training but also allows her to enjoy herself and stay engaged.
Pupdate 11:
Date: April 18th, 2024
Weight: 51.42lbs
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Training Summary:
Continuing our training regimen, we focus on reinforcing commands such as Sit, Down, Come, and Heel. Recently, Honey achieved a breakthrough by successfully completing the down command while off leash, marking a significant milestone in her training. During our walks and training sessions, she consistently stays by my left side, demonstrating her growing obedience and discipline. In addition to obedience, Honey is also making strides in socialization, learning to play and share toys both independently and with other dogs. I’m proud of her progress and encourage her to keep up the hard work.
Pupdate 12:
Date: April 19th, 2024
Weight: 51.42lbs
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Training Summary:
Today, we trained over at the Grove, and Honey was exceptional. She mastered all commands, both on and off-leash, showcasing her impressive obedience skills. Honey has embraced a balanced lifestyle, understanding the appropriate time and place for different energies. She radiates love and affection, earning compliments from everyone she encounters. Honey truly embodies the epitome of a loving and well-trained dog.
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