At A Glance
This 1.5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog completed a 2-Week Board & Train Program with trainer Avery through Off Leash K9 Training Dayton. Before training, his owners wanted help with leash manners, door manners, jumping, and poor recall. Avery provided regular pictures, progress updates, and stories throughout the program. After two weeks, the owners reported amazing progress and a highly positive training experience.
Dog: Name not provided
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Age: 1.5 years old
Location: Dayton, OH
Program: 2 Week Board & Train Program
Main Issues: Leash manners, door manners, jumping, and poor recall
Outcome: Owner-reported improvement in recall, manners, responsiveness, and overall behavior
The Challenge
Before training, this young Bernese Mountain Dog had several common but frustrating behavior issues. His leash manners needed improvement, he struggled with calm behavior around doors, and jumping made greetings harder to manage.
Poor recall was another major concern. For a large and powerful breed, responding consistently when called is especially important for everyday control and peace of mind. His family wanted stronger obedience without taking away his friendly personality.
He needed help with:
- Pulling or inconsistent leash manners
- Poor door manners
- Jumping during greetings
- Unreliable recall
- More consistent everyday obedience
The Training Approach
Avery focused on the family’s main concerns while building a stronger foundation for real-life obedience. The owners shared that she treated their dog like her own and kept them involved through frequent communication.
Training focused on:
- Improving leash manners
- Building calmer behavior around doors
- Reducing jumping during greetings
- Strengthening recall and responsiveness
- Creating a clearer structure and expectations
- Providing pictures, progress updates, and daily communication
The Results
After the 2-week program, the owners described the progress as amazing. Their Bernese Mountain Dog had learned new skills and showed meaningful improvement in the areas that had been difficult before training.
What improved:
- Recall became more reliable
- Leash manners improved
- Door manners became easier to manage
- Jumping was reduced
- Overall obedience and responsiveness improved
- Owners felt informed and supported throughout the program
Trainer Insight
Large young dogs often need extra structure because their size and enthusiasm can make common behaviors like jumping and leash pulling difficult to manage. Focusing on recall, calm door behavior, and consistent leash skills can make everyday routines safer and more enjoyable for both the dog and the family.
Ready to Improve Your Dog’s Recall and Manners?
If your dog pulls on leash, jumps on people, rushes through doors, or ignores recall, professional training can help create clearer habits and better everyday control. Schedule a consultation to find the right program and learn how to continue the progress at home.
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