Pasha | Great Pyreness | Los Angeles, CA | In - Training

Pasha is a 1-year-old Great Pyrenees from Los Angeles, CA, who has joined us for our two-week board and train program. This gentle giant is a sweet and joyful presence in her family’s life, but she can get a bit too excited at times—especially when greeting guests or meeting new people, as she tends to jump up in excitement. While Pasha has made some progress with listening at home, she still struggles with distractions in new environments and hasn’t yet learned how to stay engaged when encountering unfamiliar sights or situations. She has also shown some reactivity around other dogs, which we’ll be addressing during her stay. Over the next two weeks, we’ll focus on building her obedience, improving her discipline, and teaching her better manners to help her become a well-rounded, well-behaved companion.

Stay tuned for her transformation!

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Pupdate 4/26/2025

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Pasha and her owner before bringing her home with me. She was a joy to be around—very sweet and calm during our initial introduction. On the drive home, she didn’t have any accidents, but she did pant quite a bit from anxiety. When we arrived, I noticed she was a little wet, likely from stress or excitement, so I gently dried her off with a towel. We then took a walk around the neighborhood to give her a chance to go potty and explore a bit.

During our walk, I offered her several opportunities to relieve herself, but she didn’t go. We headed back home and began settling in. Pasha met some of my family members and was calm and unbothered by them. Afterwards, we got her some water and spent some time in the backyard, where she seemed more at ease. She walked around, sniffed the area, and gradually relaxed—her panting noticeably reduced.

Later, we went into my room where Pasha met my personal dog, Hunter, who stayed in his crate. When she noticed him, she paused and observed her surroundings but remained calm, eventually walking back to the kitchen area. I placed her in her crate, and once I left the room, she was completely quiet. Within a few minutes, she had settled down and taken a nap.

After a few hours, Pasha woke up and we moved to the front yard to begin some light obedience training. We focused on leash pressure and basic cues to lay the groundwork for her training journey. Stay tuned for daily “pupdates” as we visit parks, malls, and other pet-friendly environments to help her grow more confident and well-rounded!

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