At A Glance
Finley is a 5-year-old Labradoodle who came to Off Leash K9 Training of Lehigh Valley, PA for leash pulling, jumping, and inconsistent listening between family members. His owner wanted more confidence walking him, especially while also pushing a stroller and managing daily life with kids.
Dog: Finley
Breed: Labradoodle
Age: About 5 years old
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Trainer: Cassie
Main Issues: Leash pulling, jumping, inconsistent obedience, lack of structure
Outcome: Better leash manners, improved consistency, and more confident handling
The Challenge
Finley knew some basic commands, but he was not consistent with them. Because different family members had different expectations, he had started picking and choosing when to listen.
Before training, Finley struggled with:
- Pulling on leash
- Inconsistent obedience
- Jumping
- Lack of clear rules and structure
- Making stroller walks difficult
The Training Approach
Finley’s training focused on creating consistency, clearer expectations, and better leash manners.
What training focused on:
- Improving leash walking
- Building consistent command follow-through
- Reducing jumping
- Creating clearer family rules
- Helping his owner walk him confidently with a stroller
The Results
With structure and repetition, Finley began building better habits.
What improved:
- Leash manners became more manageable
- Listening became more consistent
- Jumping improved
- Family communication became clearer
- Walks became easier and more controlled
Trainer Insight
Finley had the basics, but he needed consistency and structure. Once expectations became clearer, he had a better path to reliable obedience and calmer leash behavior.
Ready for Better Leash Manners and More Consistency?
If your dog pulls on leash, jumps, or listens differently depending on who is handling them, professional training can help create clearer habits and better control.
Book a consultation today to help your dog build better leash manners, more consistent obedience, and stronger family communication.
