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At A Glance
Obi and Kylo, two 6-month-old Yorkies from Sterling, Virginia, entered a Double Dog Board & Train program with Off Leash K9 Training Sterling after their owners struggled to manage their behavior and get them to follow directions. Before training, the two young dogs had strong personalities and limited obedience skills. Their owners described them as difficult to control, easily distracted, and reluctant to follow commands. Even basic instructions such as Sit were inconsistent, and walking calmly beside their owner was a challenge. With guidance from trainer Jessica Dylan, Obi and Kylo made meaningful progress. Their owners reported that both dogs learned additional commands, behaved noticeably better, and became easier to manage. Daily video updates, consistent communication, and hands-on owner instruction also helped the family understand how to continue reinforcing their training.
Dogs’ Names: Obi and Kylo
Breed: Yorkiechon
Age: 6 months old
Location: Sterling, VA
Program: Double Dog Board & Train
Trainer: Jessica Dylan
Main Focus: Basic obedience, listening skills, command responsiveness, leash manners, and owner guidance
Outcome: Improved command knowledge, better everyday behavior, and greater owner confidence in continuing training
The Challenge
Before enrolling Obi and Kylo in training, their owners felt overwhelmed by the dogs’ independent behavior and difficulty following directions. Both puppies had distinct personalities and frequently preferred exploring their surroundings rather than paying attention to their handlers. During the initial demonstration, the owners repeatedly called the dogs by name and asked them to sit. Responses were inconsistent, and getting both dogs to follow simple directions required considerable effort.
Before training, Obi and Kylo:
- Frequently ignored their owners’ commands
- Had difficulty maintaining attention
- Responded inconsistently to Sit
- Wandered rather than following directions
- Were difficult to manage together
- Had limited basic obedience skills
- Struggled with walking calmly beside their owner
One owner specifically noted that a dog would not walk beside them and preferred doing his own thing. The family felt discouraged by their lack of progress. In their testimonial, the owners explained that they had started to believe the dogs were untrainable. They wanted a more structured approach that could help both puppies understand expectations and develop more dependable everyday behavior.
The Training Experience
Obi and Kylo participated in a Double Dog Board & Train experience with trainer Jessica Dylan. The available footage does not confirm the exact duration or complete curriculum. However, the owners’ testimonial provides a clear picture of their experience and the support they received. Jessica maintained regular communication throughout the process, sending daily training videos and frequent progress updates.
The experience included:
- Daily training videos
- Regular progress updates
- Responsive communication with the owners
- Training focused on improving obedience
- Opportunities to develop clearer command responses
- Guidance for handling both dogs
- Owner instruction for continuing training at home
The owners especially appreciated Jessica’s willingness to answer their questions and explain how to work with Obi and Kylo. Rather than focusing only on the dogs’ progress, Jessica also helped the family understand how to reinforce their newly learned skills. This owner education became an important part of the overall training experience.
The Training Approach
The training centered on helping Obi and Kylo develop more consistent responses and improving communication between the dogs and their owners. The initial footage shows repeated attempts to gain the puppies’ attention and encourage basic obedience. Although the complete training methods and equipment are not identified in the transcript, the owners confirmed that both dogs learned multiple commands and that Jessica taught them how to continue practicing.
Building Basic Obedience
Before training, Obi and Kylo had limited command knowledge. Their owners described Sit as one of the few behaviors the dogs recognized, although their responses were unreliable. After training, the family reported that both dogs could Sit and follow additional commands. The specific additional commands were not identified in the testimonial, so their individual performance cannot be verified from the transcript alone.
Improving Attention and Responsiveness
During the initial demonstration, both dogs were frequently distracted and difficult to redirect. Repeated name calls and commands highlighted the challenge of maintaining their attention. The training experience aimed to establish clearer communication and help the dogs respond more consistently to their handlers. The owners later reported noticeable improvements in how Obi and Kylo behaved and followed directions.
Addressing Everyday Manners
Leash walking was another concern raised before training. One owner explained that a dog would not walk beside them and instead preferred moving independently. While the transcript does not document a specific final leash-walking demonstration, this concern provides context for the family’s decision to pursue professional training.
Teaching the Owners
An important part of the experience involved helping the owners learn how to reinforce the dogs’ training. Jessica took time to explain how they should work with Obi and Kylo after the program. This guidance helped the family better understand the dogs’ new skills and how to support continued progress at home.
The Results
The owners described a substantial difference in Obi and Kylo’s behavior after training. Although they initially had little confidence that the dogs could improve, their experience with Jessica changed their expectations.
What Improved:
- Both dogs learned to respond to Sit.
- Their owners reported that they learned several additional commands.
- The family noticed better overall behavior.
- Their owners felt more capable of continuing the training.
- Daily videos helped them follow the dogs’ progress.
- Responsive communication gave them opportunities to ask questions.
- Owner instruction helped them understand how to reinforce commands at home.
The owners emphasized that the training results were noticeable in how Obi and Kylo behaved afterward. One owner described Jessica as amazing and explained how much they appreciated her patience, communication, and support. Their feedback also highlighted the importance of training the owners alongside the dogs. While the family reported meaningful improvements, the transcript does not establish perfect obedience, complete elimination of unwanted behavior, or guaranteed off-leash reliability.
Owner Experience
The owners’ testimonial provides direct insight into how much the experience meant to their family. Before training, they believed Obi and Kylo were extremely difficult to manage and had little confidence that the dogs would respond consistently to instruction. After working with Jessica, their perspective changed.
They highlighted three aspects of the experience:
- Noticeable obedience improvements
Both dogs developed additional command knowledge and showed better overall behavior, according to their owners.
- Consistent communication
Jessica provided daily videos, frequent updates, and timely responses to questions throughout the training process.
- Owner education
The owners appreciated learning how to train and handle Obi and Kylo themselves, giving them a clearer understanding of how to maintain progress at home. Their testimonial expressed strong appreciation for Jessica’s work and the difference they observed in their dogs.
Trainer Insight
Training two young dogs in the same household can involve additional challenges because each dog has its own personality, attention span, and learning pace. When puppies become distracted by each other or their surroundings, owners may struggle to establish consistent responses to commands. Structured training can help develop clearer expectations, but continued practice is important once the dogs return home. For households with multiple dogs, it can be helpful to practice commands individually before expecting both dogs to respond reliably together. Owner education is equally important. Understanding how to give clear cues, reinforce successful responses, and maintain consistent routines can help preserve progress beyond formal training. Obi and Kylo’s story illustrates the value of combining professional instruction with ongoing owner involvement.
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