At A Glance
Gracie is a Golden Retriever who completed a 2-Week Board and Train with Off Leash K9 Training Naples/Ft. Myers, under the care of Laurin. Her program focused on helping her work through fear of new experiences while building a stronger obedience foundation and better day-to-day behavior.
Dog: Gracie
Breed: Golden Retriever
Location: Naples / Fort Myers, FL
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Trainer: Laurin
Main Issues: Fear of new things, nervousness in new environments, need for stronger structure and obedience
Outcome: Improved confidence, better behavior, and noticeable progress in everyday life
The Challenge
Gracie’s family loved her, but she struggled with fear of almost everything unfamiliar. New places, new experiences, and changes in her environment could quickly overwhelm her.
Her owners wanted:
- A calmer, more confident dog in everyday life
- Professional guidance they could trust
- Clear progress updates during training
- A program that would create real change in a short timeframe
They were also looking for a trainer who could be patient and consistent, especially with a sensitive dog.
The Training Approach
Gracie completed a 2-Week Board and Train designed to combine structure, obedience work, and steady confidence-building.
Training focused on:
- Daily confidence-building through controlled exposure to new environments
- Structured obedience routines to create clarity and stability
- Repetition and consistency to reduce uncertainty and fear
- Real-world practice so skills transferred outside the training setting
- Daily photos, videos, and updates so the family stayed connected and informed
The goal was to help Gracie feel safe, understand expectations, and learn how to navigate new situations without shutting down.
The Results
After two weeks, Gracie returned home with noticeable progress that continued to improve over time.
What improved:
- Greater comfort with new experiences
- Stronger day-to-day behavior and responsiveness
- Increased confidence through routine and repetition
- Ongoing improvement after returning home
- Family and neighbors noticed the change quickly
Gracie kept her sweet Golden personality—now paired with a calmer, more confident mindset.
Owner Review
“What an amazing experience! We have nothing but great things to say about Off Leash K9 Training Naples/Ft. Myers! From our first contact with Sherry through our final meeting with our trainer, Laurin, our experience was exceptional. Our golden Gracie struggled with fear of almost everything new, but Laurin was patient and built Gracie’s confidence daily. We looked forward to Laurin’s daily photos, videos, and updates of the days events. It didn’t take long for us to have no doubt we chose the right company and the right trainer. As happy as we were with our experience with Laurin while Gracie was in the two-week board and train program, we continue to be amazed by Gracie’s greatly improved confidence and behavior! She’s growing every day and our family and neighbors are amazed by the results they see in Gracie after just two weeks with Laurin. Thank you Laurin and Off Leash K9 Training Naples/Ft. Myers!!.”
-Sherman P
Ready to Help Your Dog Feel Confident in Naples or Fort Myers?
If your dog is fearful, overwhelmed in new places, or needs better behavior and structure, a Board and Train can build the foundation that changes daily life.
Two weeks can be the turning point.
Call to book a consultation and get a clear plan to help your dog feel calmer, safer, and more confident.