At A Glance
Charlie is a 6-month-old Bernedoodle who enrolled in a 2-Week Board and Train at Off Leash K9 Training Toledo, Ohio with Rebecca. Charlie’s family needed help managing his high energy and rough play at home. He was overwhelming their older dog, knocking over the kids, and chasing small animals outside. His program focused on obedience foundations, impulse control, and recall so the family could safely manage him in everyday life.
Dog: Charlie
Breed: Bernedoodle
Age: 6 months
Location: Toledo, OH
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Trainer: Rebecca
Main Focus: Energy management, impulse control, calm manners, recall, safer play at home
Outcome: Improved obedience foundation, better recall, calmer behavior, and safer interactions with family and pets
The Challenge
Charlie was a sweet puppy, but his energy was too much for the household.
Before training, Charlie:
- Played too rough with the older dog (body slamming, stealing toys, jumping on her)
- Was wild around the kids and could knock them over
- Chased small animals outside due to high prey drive and impulse
- Needed a stronger recall for safety
- Had trouble settling and managing excitement
His family wanted Charlie to learn how to control himself so he could safely live with kids, other pets, and everyday distractions.
The Training Approach
Charlie completed a 2-Week Board and Train designed to channel his energy into structure and responsiveness instead of chaos.
Training focused on:
- Teaching foundational obedience commands (come, sit, down, place, heel)
- Building impulse control so Charlie can pause and respond instead of reacting
- Strengthening recall, especially around outdoor distractions and animals
- Practicing calm behaviors and structured routines to improve “off switch” skills
- Working in busier environments so commands hold up in real-life moments
The goal was to give Charlie a new way to manage his energy: listen first, then play.
The Results
Over the two weeks, Charlie began showing clearer obedience and better self-control.
What improved:
- More reliable recall for outdoor safety
- Better impulse control around excitement triggers
- Improved calmness and focus through structured routines
- Better manners that translate into safer family interactions
- A stronger obedience foundation for continued progress at home
Charlie stayed playful and fun now paired with structure that makes him safer and easier to live with.
Trainer Insight
High-energy doodle puppies don’t need less energy. They need a clear outlet and a structured system. When you teach obedience, place, and recall early, you can prevent rough play and impulsive behaviors from becoming long-term habits.
Ready to Help Your Puppy Settle and Listen in Toledo?
If your puppy plays too rough with kids, overwhelms other pets, or ignores you outside, early training can make home life safer and a lot more peaceful. With the right structure, busy puppy energy becomes calm, reliable behavior.
Call Off Leash K9 Training Toledo today to schedule your free consultation.