Leonardo | Australian Cattle dog | Bakersfield, CA

Let’s welcome Leonardo! 🐾 This 7-month-old Australian Cattle Dog has joined our 2-week Board & Train program to help build his confidence and teach him that not every person or dog is out to get him. We’re excited to guide him through this journey and watch his transformation. Stay tuned for his amazinlg turnaround! 💪🐶✨


Pupdate#2

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: Ate 1/2 of food

EVENING FEED: Ate 3/4 of food

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Day 2 with Leonardo: We introduced light leash pressure and recall, building the bridge between guidance and trust. He’s learning to respond with clarity and confidence—small steps, big impact.


Pupdate#3

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: Ate 3/4 of food

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “During today’s training, we introduced Leonardo to the place command while continuing to build his trust and confidence. He’s making great strides in settling in and responding positively.”


Pupdate#4

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today we introduced gentle guidance around dog distractions, and rewarded every moment of focus with treats and affection. Clarity builds confidence—and Leonardo’s composure is blooming. 🌼

 


Pupdate#5

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Training update: Leonardo’s got it down! Held multiple commands like a pro 🐾👍”


Pupdate#6

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: Today’s training was all about stillness and trust. Leonardo held his sit and down on place like a champ—proof that clarity and consistency build confidence.


Pupdate#7

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Training update: Field trip success! Leonardo held multiple commands like a champ amidst all the park distractions 🐾🏞️”


Pupdate#8

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Leonardo held his sit like a pro today—calm, focused, and steady through every distraction. That duration command isn’t just obedience, it’s trust in motion. Proud of this boy’s clarity and composure!”


Pupdate#9

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Leonardo held his duration commands like a rock today—calm, focused, and unfazed by the park’s distractions. Structured freedom in motion. Proud of this boy’s poise and progress!”


Pupdate#10

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Leonardo held his own in the park today—multiple commands locked in, even with distractions dancing all around him. Calm in the chaos, focus in the freedom. Proud of this boy’s poise and progress!”


Pupdate#11

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Leonardo locked in today 🎯 Multiple commands held with focus and finesse. He’s learning to stay present, follow through, and trust the process. Proud of this layered progress.”


Pupdate#12

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training Leonardo did really well with his food manners. He showed patience and control while waiting, which is such great progress for him. Good job, Leonardo!”


Pupdate#13

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training Leonardo did well holding multiple commands with focus and consistency. He’s showing steady progress and building confidence with each session.”


Pupdate#14

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training Leonardo did well with his kennel training. He’s learning to settle in calmly and build positive associations with his space—great progress!”


Pupdate#15

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training Leonardo did an amazing job holding multiple commands, even with other dog distractions around. He stayed focused and showed great progress with his obedience. Proud of the work he’s putting in!”


Pupdate#16

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training Leonardo did well heeling during our walk out on the street, keeping his attention nicely despite distractions. He also showed improvement holding his sit and down commands, demonstrating more consistency and focus. Excellent work today!”


Pupdate#17

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Training win for Leonardo—during our walk around the block, he stayed focused and held multiple commands amidst distractions.”


Pupdate#18

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training we went on a field trip to Home Depot, where Leonardo did an amazing job heeling and holding both duration sit and down commands, even with all the busy distractions around him.”


Pupdate#19

WEIGHT: Lbs

MORNING FEED: All

EVENING FEED: All

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: “Today’s training Leonardo did amazing holding multiple commands amidst distractions. He stayed focused and responsive, showing steady progress and confidence throughout the session.”