At A Glance
Polly is a 1-year-old Pit mix who came to Off Leash K9 Training Toledo for a 2-Week Board and Train. His owners wanted help with leash pulling, overexcitement around young children, play biting, and potty training concerns.
Dog: Polly
Breed: Pit mix
Age: 1 year
Location: Toledo, OH
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Main Issues: Leash pulling, overexcitement around kids, play biting, potty training issues
Outcome: Better leash control, improved household manners, and owner tools for continued progress
The Challenge
Polly is a young rescue dog with a lot of energy. In the home, he would get overly excited around the younger children and become too playful, which made it important to give him better structure and clearer boundaries.
Before training, Polly struggled with:
- Getting overly excited around kids
- Play biting and rough play
- Pulling on leash
- Needing better control outside the home
- Potty training issues, including accidents in the crate
The Training Approach
Polly completed a structured 2-Week Board and Train focused on obedience, leash manners, household control, and owner guidance.
What training focused on:
- Creating a healthy outlet for Polly’s energy
- Improving leash manners and control
- Teaching clearer boundaries around children
- Reducing overexcited play behavior
- Supporting potty training routines
- Giving the owners tools to continue progress at home
The Results
By the end of training, Polly had a stronger foundation for better behavior at home and in public.
What improved:
- Leash control became more manageable
- Household manners improved
- Overexcitement became easier to redirect
- Owners gained tools to guide behavior at home
- Potty training support became clearer
- Overall structure improved
Trainer Insight
Polly needed structure, energy outlets, and clearer communication. Once training focused on leash control, household manners, and owner tools, he had a better path toward calmer behavior and continued progress at home.
Ready for Better Manners and More Control?
If your dog pulls on leash, gets overexcited around kids, or needs better structure at home, professional training can help create better habits and clearer communication.
Contact Off Leash K9 Training Toledo today to discuss the right program for your dog.