Watson | Maltipoo/Pitbull Mix | Lakewood, CA | In Training

Meet Watson! He is a two year old Maltipoo/Pitbull Mix from Lakewood, California here for our Two-Week Board and Train Program! Watson loves to bark at just about everything in sight, from people, to dogs and small critters, he always let's them know what he thinks. He's also a huge leash puller, making walking him a difficult task. He is familiar with some commands, but he decides whether or not he wants to listen, and often has trouble staying still for more than a few seconds. He also loves jumping and putting his paws up on you, and sometimes marks his territory a little too much! Over the next fourteen days we will work on Watson's obedience skills and impulse control. We will help mitigate his barking, jumping and pulling, as well as help with him manners in and out of the house, and help Watson become the best pup he can possibly be! Stay tuned for Watson's two week transformation!

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Pupdate: 4/6/2025

Watson and I had an eventful first day together! When I first picked him up, he had a lot to say and barked quite a bit at me. But he pretty quickly warmed up to me!

Once we got home, I gave him some time to sniff around and explore so he could settle in and get comfortable with me and his new environment. After that, we headed out to the park for a walk.

Watson definitely has a strong opinion on where he wants to go — he pulled heavily on the leash and was mostly focused on following his nose. He was able to perform the Sit command for me about half the time, though he struggled to hold it for very long before wanting to get up and move again.

While we were at the park, Watson barked at a person who passed by us several times, showing a little bit of that alert, vocal personality. Other than that, we've had a fun first day getting to know each other, and I'm looking forward to working with him more!