Jaxon is a super sweet black lab who had a bundle of extra energy when his owners called me to help them out. We discussed what his exercise regime is and I quickly realized that he was not getting enough exercise nor was he being respectful of the leash rules. I worked with his owners for two sessions to introduce him to three new concepts: 1) respect on the walk 2) respect in the house and 3) a job on the walk and in the house. A dog with a job is one happy dog! Jaxon took quickly to the new ground rules, adjusted well (as expected) to a backpack and responded well to new house boundaries once they were clear in his mind. 

So many behavior problems can be solved in a short period of time, but good behavior in all situations and at all times comes with consistent rules, boundaries, limitations and rewards! Jaxon is doing so well and I was able to help his owners up the speed of the walk by adding the bike during our second session. With understandable skepticism, his owners were able to communicate his job on the walk / bike ride very quickly and now Jaxon is a much better behaved family pet. 

Jaxon is pleasant at the door, on the walk, with the kids and during dinner time, as was the goal to accomplish. Exercise is vital for a happy and healthy dog, and a clear job inside the house is just as important. Great job, family!