At A Glance
This 10-month-old, high-energy working-breed puppy completed a 2-Week Board and Train with Off Leash K9 Training Fort Myers. She already knew basic commands, but struggled with consistency and distractions. After training, her owner took her on a 3-mile off-leash run where she stayed close, heeled on request, and waited at road crossings, turning chaotic outings into safe, enjoyable adventures.
Breed: Working Breed Mix / Breed
Age: 10 months
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Main Focus: Distraction proofing, off-leash reliability, heel, wait at road crossings, safe running manners
Outcome: 3-mile off-leash run with strong engagement, reliable heel and wait, improved focus around people/animals, and safer freedom
The Challenge
This puppy had the drive and energy of a working breed, great for running, but hard to manage without reliable obedience.
Before training, she:
- Knew basic commands but lacked consistency
- Got distracted easily in real-world environments
- Pulled and “dragged” during outings
- Needed safe, reliable control for off-leash freedom
- Required stronger obedience around moving distractions like people, bikes, kids, and animals
Her owner wanted to enjoy active outings without constant pulling or worryand wanted off-leash freedom without sacrificing safety.
The Training Approach
She completed a 2-Week Board and Train designed to turn basic command knowledge into reliable performance under distraction.
Training focused on:
- Strengthening foundational obedience with clear follow-through
- Distraction proofing in environments with real-world movement and triggers
- Building a reliable heel for close control during runs and busy moments
- Teaching a dependable wait for safety at road crossings
- Increasing engagement so the dog stays connected instead of pulling ahead
- Proofing off-leash reliability so freedom is earned and safe
The goal was to create a dog who can handle freedom responsibly, especially during active outings like running.
The Results
The results showed up immediately on the first post-training run.
What improved:
- Completed a 3-mile off-leash run while staying close
- Passed people, children running/biking, and animals without breaking focus
- Performed heel when asked for close control
- Held wait at road crossings for safety
- Outings became enjoyable instead of being dragged around
The owner gained freedom and confidence, and the dog gained structure that made adventures safer.
Owner Reflection
“It made the experience that used to be her dragging me around so much more enjoyable for both of us.”
Ready to Give Your Dog Safe Freedom?
If your dog knows commands but ignores you around distractions, or if walks/runs feel like a tug-of-war, a Board and Train can build the reliability you need to give freedom safely.
Freedom is earned through structure.
Call to book a consultation and build the structure your dog needs for safe, lasting freedom!