Dynamite's training is constantly evolving and improving! Recently, we have been working on enhancing his socialization skills and ability to maintain focus in public spaces.If you are looking for a furry companion, Dynamite is still available for adoption and would make a fantastic addition to any loving home!
Nigel & Pepper enjoying some playtime! We love seeing pups find a new bff while in our care 🤎🖤
We believe that learning should be an experience shared by both you and your furry friend. That’s why we keep families in the loop by sending frequent video updates of their pups. You get to witness firsthand the progress your pup is making and even learn with them. Plus, seeing your dog after being away from them for a while is always a joy! Family education plays a crucial role in our board & train programs. We understand that your dog’s long-term success depends on how well you can train them. That’s why we make sure to equip families with the knowledge they need to continue training their dogs even after the program ends. Here’s a snippet of an update we sent to Honey’s mom.
Training & hand-feeding in public spaces can significantly improve a dog's confidence. Confidence goes hand in hand with relaxed behaviors- if your dog is comfortable, they are more likely to conduct themselves calmly. Winston has improved so much in terms of socialization & overall relaxed behaviors. It's been a joy to guide him towards becoming more composed in new places!
Taking your pup on public outings & training with them is a fun way to test their focus & boost their confidence! 📈
Teach you dog that making good decisions & engaging with you (regardless of the environment) earns them rewards like love, kibble, or playtime. These positive experiences will result in a pup that’s eager for new adventures with you! 🌄
🍉LUNA🍉 excitedly working through her commands! Practicing commands is very enriching for pups, is a great way to bond, & can be a lot of fun 🤩 We love incorporating play with training to keep our pups motivated & engaged 💡
🥊CANELO🥊 walking through Downtown LA displaying great leash manners, focus, & understanding of his commands 🏆
He started off as a very excitable & distracted pup that needed to reel in some of his energy 🌪
Pups that some may think of as “scary” can intimidate people with their excitement when in fact they just want to say hello to all of the people & dogs they meet 🦋
Training helps develop impulse control, manners, & ultimately results in a more relaxed & attentive pup 🤍
At Patron K9 Academy, we work with dogs of all ages & sizes! 🐶💕
Here's KAI upon completion of his program. Not only did he learn all of his basic obedience commands, but he got a huge boost of confidence & made tons of friends along the way 🎉
Despite a cameo of a buddy of his, he stayed focused on his trainer ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wrapping up 2021 immensely grateful for all of the amazing families that have entrusted us with their fur-babies 🐶🤍 & looking forward to working with more incredible pups in 2022! 🤩✨
🥃WHISKEY🥃 having a blast during one of his final sessions with us ✅
His transformation was one of the most rewarding to be a part of! On his first day, he wouldn’t let us approach him & hid behind every plant & tree in the yard since he was so nervous 🙈
With some hard work & a lot of love- he really blossomed throughout his training 📈
It turns out he’s super fun-loving & high energy 🥰 he just needed a boost of confidence to thrive 🌱
WATSON completed a 2-week board & train program with us ✅
We covered his fundamental commands (sit, down, spot, come, & implied stay). 🐶🧠
While these short programs cover on-leash obedience, some pups excel beyond that 📈
With dedication from families & continued practice, all dogs can continue seeing training improvement throughout their lives while also being more enriched ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Luna was an intelligent & rambunctious puppy that loved working on her commands! We don’t typically promise to teach pups trick commands in 2-weeks, but this little one picked it up quickly! 🤓📚
Her love of training coupled with her entire family’s dedication to it surely set her up for success & we’re happy to have played a part in it 📈
Extended “spot” command practice ✅
Duration work (i.e., holding a command for an extended period) is incredibly beneficial for pups 📚
These types of exercises:
•Promote calm behavior
•Boost confidence
•Strengthen impulse control
•Are a great form of socialization (when done with friends)
While it may seem like a simple exercise, it requires continuous mental engagement from the pups & provides an opportunity for them to be rewarded for relaxing 😌
💟MEMPHIS💟 was so much fun to work with since he's incredibly motivated! 💪
The challenge was getting him to focus with distractions & in public settings. Here he is after his 4-week program at Home Depot 🛠🤩
This is 🍃SAGE🍃 we’re super proud of what she’s accomplished with us 🏅
This baby, unfortunately, has a history of abuse, so bonding with her & establishing trust was imperative 💞
Regardless of the pup’s history, we spend AT LEAST 2 days bonding with each of our board & train pups at the program's start. This period is imperative because it’s challenging (& no fun) for a dog to take direction from someone they’re not comfortable with. 🗺
After the bonding period, we get to work on simple commands to get them comfortable with the concept of training, & then we introduce the more complicated commands. 🛠
Our method allows us to be more productive during our sessions, creates a more enjoyable atmosphere for the fur-babies, & leads to pups that love to work on their commands 🐶🤍💼
When we first met 💥GOKU💥 he barked & snarled at us since he was leash reactive towards people 📣🚩
It was a challenge for us to establish a bond with him, but after a few days of play & then training, he was a completely different dog. 💞
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Training is one of the best ways to bond with a dog (especially when hand feeding them). They start to look to you for play, praise, & food. This helps tremendously with boosting a dog’s confidence & mitigating unwanted behaviors.
Even at drop-off, pups we work with with continue to look at us to check-in. If we can achieve this is 2-4 weeks, families can do that & much more with continued practice with their pup 🐶 ⭐️
MAX & NOVA working on their obedience side by side 👯♀️
It’s super important to have pups that not only behave individually but also around the other pups in the house 🏡
These two completed the 4-week program & even got to do some off-leash work! 🐾
🏔MAYA & ROCKY🏔 completed our board & train program today! 🥇🥇
Beyond learning their fundamental commands, they are now able to go on walks together without pulling like crazy, understand boundaries/ don’t dash out of doors, & have developed more self-control overall.
We’re definitely going to miss these two 💞💞
