Scooby | Labrador Retriever | Porterville, California
Hi everybody my name is Scooby! I am an eight month pup joining my trainer Anthony, for a two week board and train! My owner brought me here because I struggle with recall, overall commands, and lack socialization to new environments. On leash its a struggle for my owners to walk me because I’m really strong and I drag them anywhere they take me. It’s tough having me inside the house because I love to bite all my owners stuff! On my free time I love to play ball with my owner in the back yard! I also love to go on car rides. Over the next two weeks my trainer and I together, will build a well balanced foundation of obedience, for me to enjoy back home with my family. Stay tuned daily for my progressive transformation!
Pupdate 2:
Date: Monday April 3rd, 2023
Weight: 65.32 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: Scooby loves his food. He is settling in really well. On walks through the neighborhood he is still reactive towards other dogs. He is showing big improvements with his heel. He has limited biting the leash and is actually walking on my left side. Great first day, keep up the good work!
Pupdate 3:
Date: Tuesday April 4th, 2023
Weight: 65.46 lbs
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Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: At the beginning of trainings Scooby can be a huge ball of energy. Once we work him physically we then can work him mentally. He is super smart and is great at recognizing repetition. On walks he does get easily distracted – it’s important to redirect Scooby with a command. He’s learning to work through it, into a calm state of mind.
Pupdate 4:
Date: Wednesday April 5th, 2023
Weight: 65.46 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: Scooby is really beginning to understand all five of his commands. He was really energetic on our visit to the mall today. At first he was shy to perform the place command – after multiple reps he hops up on the bench with enthusiasm! He’s also learning to receive affection without biting me or the leash. Great work bud!
Pupdate 5:
Date: Thursday April 6th, 2023
Weight: 65.54 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: Over at the park, Scooby was able to practice all commands on leash. He is understanding the movement of each command and requires less leash guidance to perform it. His heel is so much enjoyable! Scooby walks on my left side and isn’t biting the leash!
Pupdate 6:
Date: Friday April 7th, 2023
Weight: 65.54 lbs
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Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: We continue to work around human distractions with Scooby. He gets really excited when around humans. He’s learning to understand that there are times and places for certain energies. In this case he must remain calm around small children and other humans. Keep up the hard work!
Pupdate 7:
Date: Saturday April 8th, 2023
Weight: 66.12 lbs
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Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: Scooby got to meet my dog Dante, the Belgian Malinois. The two were the perfect match for each other. Even though their energies are the same, they were able to still play without getting carried away. It’s important to always supervise Scooby while he’s with other dogs.
Pupdate 8:
Date: Sunday April 9th, 2023
Weight: 66.12 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: HAPPY EASTER! Today we continued to reinforce all commands and go over house manners.
Pupdate 9:
Date: Monday April 10th, 2023
Weight: 66.34 lbs
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Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: Today we went to the North Hollywood shopping center. He is improved so much in his heel command. He still gets overly excited when he sees dogs in public. To better manage that energy put, him on a command and stay calm. He is completing all commands on leash!
Pupdate 10:
Date: Tuesday April 11th, 2023
Weight: 66.87 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: We continue to expose Scooby to new environments daily! He loves to be around people! I put him on command in high distracted areas like this so he can focus on his task at hand, rather than the billions of distractions around him. If on command for a while, he will challenge you by breaking command…stay calm and follow through with the same command.
Pupdate 11:
Date: Wednesday April 12th, 2023
Weight: 66.87 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: Scooby was able to meet with a new friend today, Sammie the German Shepherd! The two have really great energy around each other. They are able to share the same spaces and enjoy each other’s company. It’s important to only socialize dogs that you feel are “okay” for Scooby.
Pupdate 12:
Date: Thursday April 13th, 2023
Weight: 66.87 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: Scooby did AMAZING at the Venice Boardwalk. He was around a ton of scooters, bikes, and skateboards. At home or at a park we are able to perform commands off leash and play ball! He has great recall and I trust to have him off leash in environments that are safe for him.
Pupdate 13:
Date: Friday April 14th, 2023
Weight: 66.91 lbs
Morning Feed: All
Evening Feed: All
Training Summary: We continue to reinforce all commands and continue to expose Scooby to public environments. He loves to play ball! He has excellent recall! He is performing all commands on and off leash. I can trust him to be off leash at a park but prefer to have him on leash in public environments like Hollywood or the mall.
