At A Glance
Finn is an 8-month-old English Cream Golden Retriever puppy with a great temperament but too much power and no obedience foundation. His owners needed professional help to gain control, improve safety, and create structure before bad habits became permanent.
Finn completed a 2-Week Board and Train with Chantel through Murrieta Dog Trainers and returned home calm, responsive, and enjoyable to handle.
Dog: Finn
Breed: English Cream Golden Retriever
Age: 8 months
Location: Murrieta, CA
Program: 2-Week Board and Train
Main Issues: No obedience, leash pulling, door rushing, lack of boundaries
Outcome: Reliable obedience, excellent house manners, calm public behavior
The Challenge
Finn’s owners loved him, but his size, strength, and lack of obedience made daily life stressful. Despite his sweet temperament, Finn did not respond to commands and struggled with basic control.
Before training, Finn:
- Did not sit or recall
- Ignored direction completely
- Pulled hard on leash
- Invaded personal space
- Rushed out doors and gates
His owners knew they needed professional help, so they reached out to Murrieta Dog Trainers and were paired with Chantel.
The Training Approach
Finn was enrolled in a 2-Week Board and Train, designed to create fast structure and clear communication through the training services offered by Murrieta Dog Trainers.
What training focused on
- Teaching clear obedience commands including sit and recall
- Establishing respect for personal space
- Improving leash manners
- Stopping door and gate charging
- Creating calm, polite house behavior
- Coaching the owners so training continued at home
Throughout the two weeks, Finn’s owners stayed involved through daily videos, photos, and direct communication, which made the process easier and reassuring.
The Results
When Finn was picked up after two weeks, the difference was immediately clear.
What changed
- Finn sits on command and recalls reliably
- Door and gate rushing stopped
- Leash walking became controlled and enjoyable
- House manners improved dramatically
- Finn became a joy to take out in public
Chantel also spent over two hours coaching the owners during pickup, ensuring they felt confident reinforcing and advancing Finn’s training.
Owner Review
“My wife and I have an 8 month old English Cream Golden Retriever puppy named Finn. He is a wonderful puppy but he’s huge, powerful and strong and we needed a professional dog trainer. We contacted Off Leash K9 and after telling them our situation, they connected us with one of their highly qualified trainers, Chantel.
Finn would not obey any of our directions or commands, pulled on the leash, and would rush out the door or gate.
During the two week session, Chantel kept us updated with daily videos and photos and was always available to answer questions.
When we picked Finn up, we were truly amazed. His behavior was incredible. He now has excellent recall, sits on command, doesn’t charge doors, and has excellent house manners. Chantel is an excellent trainer and her communication was outstanding. Thank you for all of your help!”
Ready to Get Control and Confidence With Your Dog?
If your dog is strong, untrained, or difficult to manage, professional training can completely change daily life.
Your next step is to contact Murrieta Dog Trainers to schedule an evaluation. You can also explore options through our training services to find the right program.
