Rooster Report: Field Training

Rooster took a fun trip to Tractor Supply today, where he experienced some new sights and smells; we worked on generalizing his basic obedience and loose-leash walking skills. He confidently trotted around the store, checking in every so often with us and sitting...

Rooster Report: Applying the Sit Command

Rooster had another successful day of training. Rooster has a quick response to his name and was doing a great job of coming when called during group play today. We focused on having Rooster sit for attention as opposed to jumping up by practicing telling him to...

Rooster Report: Week 2 Continues

Rooster was so excited to get out and learn some more today! We focused on the distraction of time he holds his stays with more added distractions. He can stay on his bed for up to a minute with distractions such as tossing around toys, cleaning items up, or...

Rooster Report: In-Home Training

Rooster is our 12-week old, gorgeous, black male labradoodle in-training. He works hard every day to please his trainers at Bradley Phifer Dog Training. Periodically, Brad’s team will give us a report card that updates us on how his training is coming all....

Rooster Report: Learning to Stay Down

Rooster continued to work on improving his response to his basic obedience commands. Today, he focused on coming when called, down stays, and leave it with items of interest off-leash. We worked on come when called in a small group setting, and for the most part,...

Rooster Report: Starting Week 2

Rooster is always up for a fun day of training! As we continue with his week 1 skills, he shows a good understanding of what is asked of him. Today we had him out with his brother, Ripley, as they practiced their house training and were able to stay with us for up to...