Six months old is a big age for a young dog. The puppy energy is still there, but now it comes with a bigger body and stronger opinions. That is where Sage was when she came to Off Leash K9 Training North Alabama.

You can read Sage’s owner’s full review on Google – it is told in the owner’s own words.

Where Sage Started

Sage is a golden retriever. At six months old she was dealing with two things: some nervousness, and trouble with impulse control.

Her owner was nervous too. Trusting anyone with your young dog for two weeks is a big step, and the review says so honestly.

The Training Journey

Sage came to us for the two-week board and train, and our team worked her through it.

We know how hard the time apart can be, so we kept her owner updated the whole way with photos and videos of Sage’s training progress.

Pickup day matters as much as the two weeks before it. When Sage’s owner came to get her, we walked through how to keep Sage’s training going, and made sure her owner knew to reach out with any questions.

Sage’s Wins

Her owner says there was already such a difference in Sage.

Worked through her nervousness. The issues she came in with were the ones we worked on.
Better impulse control. A key skill for any young, excited dog.
Training that fits real life. We showed Sage’s owner how to add training into their daily routine, and Sage loves it.

Sage the golden retriever sitting on a stack of pavers on a store outing, on a pink leash

What It Changed for Sage’s Owner

Sage’s owner went from nervous about sending her away to glad they did it, and now says they would recommend Off Leash K9 Training North Alabama to anyone with a dog.

And they plan to keep training with us in the future. To us, that says the most: the training became part of everyday life, not something that ended at pickup.

Why Sage’s Story Matters

Young dogs who are nervous or impulsive are often told they will “grow out of it.” Some do. Many simply grow bigger with the same habits. Sage’s story shows that a few focused weeks at the right age, plus an owner who knows how to keep it going, can make a real difference early.

Is Your Young Dog a Handful?

If your dog is around six months old and struggling with nerves or self-control, this is a great time to start. Read how our 2-week board and train works, see our obedience training options and pricing, or call Off Leash K9 Training North Alabama at (256) 998-8316.