Kodi | Australian Shepherd | Bakersfield, California
Greetings everyone! Allow me to introduce Kodi, a delightful four-month-old Australian Shepherd participating in our Two Week Board and Train Program. Kodi has joined us to address issues such as leash tugging, recall challenges, and the absence of a foundational obedience background. Despite these challenges, Kodi is incredibly sweet and displays excellent behavior around both humans and fellow dogs. Stay tuned for the exciting journey of her progressive transformation!
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Date: January 16th, 2023
Weight: 17.34 lbs
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Training Highlights:
Meet Kodi, the sweetest pup ever! Today, we kicked off Kodi’s training by introducing the five fundamental commands with leash guidance. These commands include heel, sit, down, come, and place. Kodi’s journey towards mastering these basics is underway, promising a future of well-behaved and obedient companionship.
PUPDATE 3:
Date: January 17th, 2023
Weight: 17.62lbs
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Training Highlights:
Kodi is showing remarkable progress in grasping leash guidance and building trust. With each passing day, she’s becoming more comfortable and responsive to commands, making the training process smoother. Notably, Kodi has been diligent in using a designated grassy area at home, successfully avoiding any accidents. Great work, Kodi! Your dedication and quick learning are truly commendable.
PUPDATE 4:
Date: January 18th, 2024
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Training Highlights: Today’s training focused on reinforcing commands, introducing motion challenges, and extending each command. Despite occasional clinginess, efforts are underway to cultivate a calm ability to stay put.
Pupdate 4:
Date: January 19th, 2024
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Training Highlights: Kodi is an exceptionally intelligent girl, quickly grasping commands with remarkable agility. She particularly enjoys the place command. It’s essential to consistently praise her for the behaviors you appreciate. Great work, Kodi!
Pupdate 5:
Date: January 20th, 2024
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Kodi is excelling in heel training, consistently staying on my left side without pulling. Whether I turn left or right, she follows my lead, and it’s crucial to guide her smoothly in the desired direction. Keep up the excellent work, Kodi!
Pupdate 6:
Date: January 21st, 2024
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Kodi consistently maintains her position on my left side during heel exercises, displaying a strong commitment to proper alignment. Her cautious and deliberate approach to heel training is evident, reflecting a super tentative demeanor. Impressively, Kodi excels in extending her sit command, demonstrating both understanding and proficiency. The ongoing focus on reinforcing the down command highlights the commitment to a comprehensive training regimen. Great work, Kodi! Your dedication and progress in these commands are commendable, reflecting a positive and effective training journey.
Pupdate 7:
Date: January 22nd, 2024
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Kodi demonstrated impressive performance during our first public outing today, as we ventured to Lowe’s for training. Her enthusiastic and go-getter attitude shone through, and she navigated the presence of people with minimal hesitation. While she did experience a moment of being spooked by the noises of metal carts, Kodi quickly adapted. Notably, she showcased significant improvement in her execution of the down command. Overall, Kodi successfully performed all commands, reflecting her adaptability and progress. Good job, girl! Your achievements during this outing are commendable, marking a positive step forward in your training journey.
Pupdate 8:
Date: January 23rd, 2024
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Kodi is an incredibly fun dog to train. She exudes boundless energy and enthusiasm, always eager to participate in training sessions. Her progress with the “down” command has been remarkable; she now requires less guidance and executes it with greater consistency. Keep up the great work, Kodi!
Date: January 27th, 2024
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As we continue meeting new training mates, Drew and Kodi have formed a bond that we trust. While they can be quite playful, they also exhibit a remarkable ability to remain calm when working together as a team. Their cooperative demeanor is evident, especially when capturing moments like a serene photo. Kodi’s affection for other pups is apparent, underscoring the importance of socializing her with dogs we trust and that provide a safe environment for her growth and interaction.
