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Lucy's Story

  • Lucy's Parents wanted the best for Lucy - Thrive in their home

  • Previous dog experience - Some issues they did not want to repeat

  • Teenagers in home

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While familiar with dogs, Lucy's parents wanted her to thrive and enjoy her life with her new family. With a few teenagers in the house, life could be hectic.

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  • Small dogs are know to be yappy & controlling

  • Visitors to and from the house need to feel comfortable

  • Friends and family with guest dogs visit often.

Breed: Boston Terrier
Sex: Female
Age: 12 weeks
Problems:

  • Biting 

  • Running

  • Chewing on cords

  • Toilet Training

  • Walking

  • Socialization

LUCY

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🐾 Initial Training

In our first training session, we focused on helping Lucy’s family understand how puppies think, what they need at this early stage, and how to establish gentle boundaries so she could understand her role within the family.

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Lucy, full of energy and curiosity, lasted about 90 minutes before dozing off — proof that she was giving it her all. We discussed nutrition, how to communicate in “dog language,” and how to move around the home in ways that naturally guide a young pup.

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We also began toilet training, teaching Lucy to relieve herself outside and to take pride in keeping her home clean and tidy.

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🦮 Follow-Up Training

By the time we returned for follow-up sessions, Lucy — a spirited little Ottawa pup — had made great strides. With her growing confidence, we adapted the lessons to fit her new maturity level, reinforcing clear boundaries and respectful play.

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Because her home backs onto one of Ottawa’s busier parks, outdoor focus became a key goal. We introduced recall training to help Lucy enjoy freedom in the yard while staying attentive to her owners. She learned to play, explore, and respond calmly, even when park activity was buzzing nearby.

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Through structure and consistency, Lucy grew into a balanced, confident pup — playful but focused, curious yet grounded.

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🐕 Introductions & Socialization

Lucy’s family includes other dogs — which was perfect for learning healthy introductions. When we visited again, we guided the family through calm meet-and-greet routines, showing how to manage energy levels so all the dogs could enjoy positive interactions together.

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Socialization became part of Lucy’s everyday life. Her parents even put up a sign on their door: “RING THE BELL! Dog in Training.” It helped Lucy practice greeting new people calmly and understanding her role in the moment — to wait, watch, and look adorable (which she mastered completely).

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Follow-up visits remain key to fine-tuning progress and helping Lucy continue to grow into the happy, well-balanced family dog she’s becoming.

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