At A Glance
Bowie is a hound who came to Off Leash K9 Training of Lehigh Valley, PA for a 10-Day On-Leash Board and Train to improve recall, manners, and command follow-through. While he knew basic commands before training, he only responded when he wanted to. After training, he became more reliable, better mannered, and easier to manage.
Dog: Bowie
Breed: Hound
Program: 10-Day On-Leash Board and Train
Main Issues: Stubborn behavior, selective listening, inconsistent obedience, greeting manners
Outcome: Better recall, improved manners, and stronger obedience
The Challenge
Before training, Bowie knew some basic commands but struggled with consistency. His hound stubbornness made daily obedience difficult because he often chose when he wanted to listen.
Before training, Bowie struggled with:
- Selective listening
- Inconsistent response to commands
- Poor follow-through
- Needing better greeting manners
- Stubborn behavior
The Training Approach
Bowie completed a structured 10-Day Board and Train focused on improving obedience, recall, and everyday manners.
What training focused on:
- Building reliable recall
- Improving sit and stay
- Strengthening command follow-through
- Creating better greeting manners
- Helping Bowie respond the first time
Daily updates, photos, and videos helped keep his family informed throughout the process.
The Results
After 10 days, Bowie showed clear improvement.
What improved:
- Comes the first time he is called
- Sits and stays more reliably
- Greeting manners improved
- Obedience became more consistent
- Listening became less selective
Owner Reflection
Bowie’s family shared that the daily updates, pictures, and videos helped them follow his progress and feel confident during training. They were very happy with the results and the improvement in his manners and responsiveness.
Ready for Better Recall and More Reliable Obedience?
If your dog knows commands but only listens when they want to, professional training can help build better follow-through, clearer communication, and more reliable behavior.
Book a consultation today to help your dog build better recall, manners, and more reliable obedience.
