Emma | Mini Labradoodle | La Habra Heights | In- Training
- priscillakhoroffle
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 12 minutes ago
Meet Emma! She’s a six-month-old Mini Labradoodle from La Habra Heights here for our Two-Week Board and Train Program! Emma is a friendly and playful pup who loves people and other dogs, but she’s still learning important manners. She has a habit of mouthing and biting during play, and listening to commands isn’t always her strong suit. Potty training has also been a bit of a challenge, so we’ll be focusing on helping her develop consistency. Over the next two weeks, we’ll work on improving her obedience, curbing her biting behavior, and reinforcing potty training so she can become a well-mannered companion. Stay tuned for Emma’s 2-Week Transformation!
Pupdate 4/12/25
Today was Emma’s first day with me, and she’s already showing what a sweetheart she is! At her home, Emma was full of confidence—barking, jumping, and eagerly trying to get me to play or chase her around. But once we stepped outside her familiar space, a totally different side of her came out. She became shy and stuck close to me, clearly unsure of her new surroundings.
When we got back to my home, Emma stayed glued to my side, looking to me for comfort and reassurance. We introduced her to my dog slowly, starting with a calm crate greeting. Emma gave a few curious sniffs but quickly returned to my side instead of engaging. Once my dog was out of the crate, Emma chose to hang back rather than interact—which is completely okay. She’s in a brand new environment and just needs some time to settle in and feel safe.
She did throw up in the car on the way home, likely due to nerves, but we’re keeping a close eye on her and making sure she adjusts at her own pace. Overall, she’s already showing trust in me, and I’m excited to see her confidence grow in the days ahead!
Pupdate 4/13/25
Today we focused on building Emma’s confidence and introducing some foundational obedience around the neighborhood. We began working on “heel,” and while Emma doesn’t quite understand the position yet, she naturally walks very close to me, which is a great starting point! Her sit and down commands are already becoming more stable, showing that she’s beginning to understand what’s being asked of her.
We also introduced “place” with various objects. Even though Emma loves to jump at home, she’s a bit hesitant when it comes to jumping onto raised place objects. However, she’s doing well with lower platforms and is learning to stay on them nicely. With continued practice and encouragement, she’ll build the confidence to tackle higher ones too.
Potty training is a work in progress—Emma hasn’t gone much yet, which is likely due to her being used to her designated potty area at home. The good news is that she’s great at holding it, and with consistency, patience, and plenty of opportunities, she’ll adjust to her new routine in no time. She’s off to a great start!
Pupdate 4/14/25
Today’s pupdate is about how Emma is learning his come to sit! This video will help you understand how to handle her and what to expect from her as well. She’s learning fast!
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