Stella | Bulldog | Bakersfield, California
Hi everyone! Let’s welcome Stella the Bulldog, who joins us for our Two Week Board and Train Program. Stella is seventeen months old and is from Bakersfield, CA. She joins us because she struggles with leash manners and basic obedience. She does tend to get overly excited and can be nippy. Stella is really great with adults but struggles around younger kids. At times she gets overly excited, jumps on the little ones, and most of the time knocks them over. She comes from a loving family who wish to have a more control of her so she becomes more involved with family activities. Stay tuned for her awesome transformation!
Pupdate 2:
Date: 10-24-23
Weight: 56.34lbs.
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Training Summary: Stella did fantastic today, despite some pulling on the leash. She’s grasping the concept of limits and responds well to leash pressure, helping us navigate through her commands smoothly. At home, she’s adjusting nicely and has a healthy appetite, making great strides in her overall behavior.
Pupdate 3:
Date: 10-25-23
Weight: 56.41lbs
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Training Summary: Stella initially faced some fear when asked to perform the place command, but with patience and repetition, she gradually overcame her apprehension. The introduction of the place cot played a key role, eventually leading to capturing some beautiful photos as she became more comfortable. Notably, Stella excels in the heel to sit series, showcasing her adaptability and progress in specific commands.
Pupdate 4:
Date: 10-26-23
Weight: 56.41lbs
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Training Summary: Stella is mastering commands with the help of leash guidance, showcasing her responsiveness. During walks, her love for sniffing the ground and patches of grass is evident, and it’s not a limitation but a matter of timing and appropriateness for certain behaviors. Prior to walks, she enjoys a fifteen-minute window to explore and smell the new environment, ensuring she satisfies her curiosity before engaging in other activities. Notably, she has made significant progress in calmly passing by other dogs, indicating improved social behavior.
Pupdate 5:
Date: 10-27-23
Weight: 56.48lbs
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Training Summary: During our visit to Lowe’s, we had a productive session reinforcing the five basic commands with Stella. Notably, her heel command is showing significant improvement, with her consistently staying on my left side. Leash pressure is employed judiciously, mainly to guide her back to heel from distractions or when transitioning to a sit or down command. However, her friendly nature makes her easily distracted by people, as she eagerly wants to greet everyone she encounters.
Pupdate 6:
Date: 10-28-23
Weight: 56.52lbs
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Training Summary: Our consistent efforts in reinforcing all five basic commands with Stella are paying off, and she’s maintaining a healthy routine by consuming her food and water regularly. Impressively, she’s handling distractions from other dogs with increased ease, demonstrating improved focus. Additionally, her performance in the extended sit and down commands has notably progressed, showcasing her growing proficiency in these areas.
Pupdate 7:
Date: 10-29-23
Weight: 56.54lbs
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Training Summary: Our training session at Lowe’s today was a success, with Stella consistently eating all her food and making progress in each repetition of commands. The exposure to public environments is proving beneficial, as she continues to build confidence and adapt, gradually normalizing her behavior in diverse settings. This positive trend reflects the effectiveness of our training approach in fostering her comfort and competence in various situations.
Pupdate 8:
Date: 10-30-23
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Weight: 57.61 lbs
Training Summary: Stella’s behavior in public settings has shown significant improvement. She’s becoming more comfortable around children, and her ability to stay on command has notably enhanced, even when you walk away. This progress reflects positive strides in her training and adaptability in different environments.
Pupdate 9:
Date: 10-31-23
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Weight: 57.72lbs.
Training Summary: Stella showed notable progress during her time at Lowe’s today. Her ability to regulate her impulses in public settings has improved significantly. It’s become a consistent practice to have her follow commands, whether we’re walking in heel position or she’s in a relaxed down state. This signifies a positive step forward in her training and adaptability to different environments.
Pupdate 10:
Date: 11-1-23
Morning Feed: all
Evening Feed: all
Weight: 57.83 lbs
Training Summary: Stella’s progress shows steady improvement on a daily basis, although there is still concern about blood in her urine. On a positive note, she maintains a healthy appetite, consistently finishing her meals and staying well-hydrated. A structured potty routine has been established, allowing her 15 minutes outdoors before entering any indoor space. This regimen has contributed significantly to her growing confidence, a testament to the effectiveness of her training efforts. The encouraging words to “keep up the great work” reflect a supportive and optimistic outlook on Stella’s ongoing development.
