How Oakley, a 5-Month-Old Golden Retriever, Built Obedience and Confidence Through a 2-Week Board and Train on 30A

At A Glance

Oakley is a 5-month-old Golden Retriever puppy whose owners wanted to start things the right way during the puppy stage. After completing the Community 2-Week Board and Train, Oakley returned home with reliable obedience and the confidence needed for public outings.

This training was completed with Off Leash K9 Training on 30A.

Dog: Oakley
Breed: Golden Retriever
Age: 5 months
Location: Santa Rosa Beach / 30A
Program: Community 2-Week Board and Train
Outcome: Strong obedience foundation, confident puppy, easier daily life

The Challenge 

Oakley’s owners had already experienced the benefits of professional training with their first dog, Murphy. When they welcomed Oakley, they wanted to be proactive instead of reactive.

As a young puppy, Oakley needed:

  • Clear structure and boundaries
  • Reliable basic commands
  • Confidence in new environments
  • Guidance to make the puppy phase easier to manage

Without a strong foundation, even well-behaved puppies can become overwhelming as distractions and energy increase.

The Training Approach

Oakley completed the Community 2-Week Board and Train, focusing on obedience, structure, and real-world readiness through the training packages offered on 30A.

What training focused on

  • Teaching core commands including sit, down, place, off, come, and heel
  • Building consistency and confidence at a young age
  • Preparing Oakley for public outings
  • Keeping owners involved through daily updates, photos, and videos
  • Educating the owners so results continued at home

This approach ensures training benefits both the dog and the owner.

The Results 

After two weeks, Oakley returned home with a strong obedience foundation that made everyday life easier.

What improved

  • Oakley confidently follows basic commands
  • Puppy behaviors are easier to manage
  • Owners feel confident taking Oakley out in public
  • Training feels clear and manageable at home

The result was not just a trained puppy, but confident owners who know how to continue the process.

Owner Review

“2 years ago our dog Murphy did some training and it was incredible. Fast forward to this year and we have a second dog now, Oakley. She just completed the Community 2 week Board and Train with Allison. Let me say it is worth it. Oakley is a 5 month old Golden Retriever. She has confidently learned sit, place, down, off, come, heel.

It makes our lives that much easier to handle the puppy years knowing she can follow basic commands. Allison is incredible with daily updates, pictures, videos, and communicating. It didn’t feel like she was gone for two weeks because Allison made sure we were involved during the entire training. Get the training not just for your dog, but for yourself. Nothing better than feeling confident about taking your pup out in public. Thank you so incredibly much!”

Ready to Set Your Puppy Up for Success?

Early training makes everything easier. If you want confidence, control, and a puppy you can enjoy in public, professional guidance is worth it.