Rusty | Vizsla | Bakersfield, California
Hi everyone! My name is Rusty and I’m an 8 month old Vizsla! I will be joining my trainer Anthony, for a Two Week Board and Train Program. I struggle with performing basic commands, walking on leash, and recall. When guests come over, I tend to get overly excited and begin to jump on them. I struggle with submissive urination when I get really excited. At home I get along really well with my sister Penny! Check daily to see my progressive transformation!
Pupdate 2:
Date: April 24th, 2023
Weight: 31.02 lbs
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Training Summary: Day one of training is in the books! Rusty is a fast learner and is understanding the expectations of leash manners. Walking around my neighborhood can be a challenge when other dogs begin to bark at him. He acts skittish and wants to leave immediately. I noticed he is spooked easily by sudden noises. Keep up the hard work bud!
Pupdate 3:
Date: April 25th, 2023
Weight: 31.02 lbs
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Training Summary: Today we took training to the skatepark. Rusty is terrified of skateboards and bikes. We will continue to build up his confidence in environments like these. He acts skittish when he hears skateboards nearby. He has improved so much on his heel command. He walks on my left side and is tugging less on the leash.
Pupdate 4:
Date: April 26th, 2023
Weight: 31.12 lbs
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Training Summary: Rusty is doing much better with his heel command. He still has issues managing his energy with sudden noises. Whenever something spooks him out he tries to evade the situation. He is able to complete much more reps with his down command and is trusting me more. One paw at a time we are getting closer to are goals, great work bud!
Pupdate 5:
Date: April 27th, 2023
Weight: 31.22 lbs
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Training Summary: Today we revisited the skate park! Rusty is still having trouble with moving objects and acts skittish when they’re near. In scenarios like these it’s important to remain calm and continue to work him through it. As his leader we are establishing no bike or skateboard will ever hurt him as long as he remains by my side.
Pupdate 6:
Date: April 28th, 2023
Weight: 31.32 lbs
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Training Summary: It was a great training session today at Lowe’s. Rusty was able to perform much better in this type of environment. He was around lots of people and lots of new noises. Shopping carts didn’t faze him at all as he was more focused on the training! He was a bit nervous performing the down command around people, he would down and break command quickly. We will continue to extend all his commands! He loves his cow ears and finishes his meals.
Pupdate 7:
Date: April 29th, 2023
Weight: 31.32 lbs
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Training Summary: Rusty and Penny did such a tremendous job today! The two can walks besides each other on leash when we’re out on walks. It takes Rusty a few minutes to understand we must walk and can’t always play on heel. Once he locks in he remains on the left side with Penny between us. They are so much fun together! They get along really well with my pups.
Pupdate 8:
Date: April 30th, 2023
Weight: 31.38 lbs
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Training Summary: Rusty and Penny are great training partners. They are really balanced and understand that there is a time and place for certain behaviors. Rusty loves to have fun and play while Penny is more on the calm side. They are able to work together. They can both perform all commands even when together!
Pupdate 9:
Date: May 1st, 2023
Weight: 31.42 lbs
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Training Summary: Rusty is learning to handle his distractions a lot better! He can walk with his sister on leash and still walks on my left side when he’s alone. His confidence has improved so much. He is understanding the expectations that are made for him! He has great recall!
Pupdate 10:
Date: May 2nd, 2023
Weight: 31.42 lbs
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Training Summary: Rusty and Penny walk really well together! Rusty can be really fearful in new environments. With Penny alongside of him, he’s able to feel confident and not be as frightened. GREAT WORK GUYS!
Pupdate 11:
Date: May 3rd, 2023
Weight: 31.48 lbs
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Training Summary: Rusty has gained so much confidence being around moving objects. He can now walk by bikes and not act skittish around it. Penny is such a great leader. Penny’s action motivate Rusty to do the same. He can be shy at times but with his sister all that shyness goes out the window.
Pupdate 12:
Date: May 4th, 2023
Weight: 31.53 lbs
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Training Summary: Rusty has done such a great job working with his anxiety. He is following all commands both on and off leash. He has great recall and I can trust him to be off leash!
Pupdate 13:
Date: May 5th, 2023
Weight: 31.6 lbs
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Training Summary: Penny and Rusty are killing it with their commands. It’s a wonderful time walking them both out in public. They stay on my left side and aren’t really fazed by the distractions around them. They can get spooked out here and there but it’s important to stay calm and follow through. GREAT WORK GUYS!
