A German Shepherd puppy grows fast, in body and in brains. Johnny Cash was seven months old when his owner started calling around to find the right training for him. After talking with several places, she chose Off Leash K9 Training North Alabama.

You can read Cash’s owner’s full review on Google – she tells it in her own words.

Where Cash Started

Cash, as the family calls him, was a seven-month-old German Shepherd with all the energy and size that comes with the breed at that age.

She says her first conversation with Lindsey is what convinced her. She signed Cash up for the two-week board and train, and her mom signed up her Boxer for the same program.

The Training Journey

Blake was Cash’s trainer. His owner describes him as dedicated and determined, and says Blake and Lindsey research every breed they train and shared what they learned with her.

Partway through, something with Cash concerned our team, so he was checked by a vet. He got the all clear. Maybe he was just missing his mom. After one night at home with her, Cash went back to training with no more issues.

We send owners pictures while their dogs train, even when they are miles away on vacation.

Cash’s Wins

His owner says both dogs came back obedient and knowing their commands. For Cash, that means:

Knows his commands. The obedience he learned in two weeks came home with him.
Holds “place.” When he is told to go to his cot, he stays there.
Calm under distraction. While Cash was on place, his owner’s granddaughter climbed onto his cot for a few minutes. He did not even acknowledge her.

Johnny Cash, a young German Shepherd, sitting on a gravel lot with his tongue out

His owner is quick to add that the family does not let children climb on dogs. It was a short moment, and it showed how solid his “place” command had become.

What It Changed for Cash’s Family

In her words, she is so pleased with Cash, and she would tell anyone thinking about it that they will have no regrets and will be proud of their new, well-behaved dog.

Why Cash’s Story Matters

Young German Shepherds are smart, strong and quick to learn, which makes the first year the best time to set the rules. Cash’s story shows what two focused weeks can do at that age, and that a good program keeps the owner informed and puts the dog’s well-being first, even when that means a night at home.

Have a Young German Shepherd?

If your shepherd is growing faster than their manners, now is a great time to start. Read about our German Shepherd training, see how our 2-week board and train works and our pricing, or call Off Leash K9 Training North Alabama at (256) 998-8316.