Evan Almighty’s Reactivity and Leash Pulling Success Story

At A Glance

Evan Almighty showing calmer leash behavior, less barking, and improved door manners after training.

Evan Almighty came to Off Leash K9 Training for a structured plan that would create real-life obedience, not just “good behavior at home.”

Dog Name: Evan Almighty
Main Issue: Reactivity, intense leash pulling, and not listening
Program: Hybrid training + boarding session
Trainer: Kayla
Outcome: Less pulling on walks, less barking/reactivity, better focus, and improved door manners

The Challenge

Crystal reached out to our training team because Evan Almighty had several issues happening at once: reactivity, intense leash pulling, and not listening. Walks were especially difficult. Instead of being enjoyable, they felt stressful and unpredictable because Evan pulled hard and barked at distractions.

Crystal shared something many owners relate to: they had worked with great people over the years, but they still kept struggling. They wanted a clear training plan that would finally create consistent results in real life.

The Diagnosis & Solution

Dogs like Evan often aren’t “bad.” They’re overwhelmed and stuck in habits that have been repeated for a long time. The goal isn’t only teaching commands — it’s building follow-through so the dog listens even when distractions show up.

Crystal’s training plan combined hybrid sessions with a boarding session to create consistency and faster progress. If you want to learn how your program options are structured, you can review them on the Homepage or under Plans & Pricing.

What We Focused On

Leash pulling → calmer, structured walks
Reactivity and barking → better recovery and calmer responses
Listening and focus → engagement and responsiveness
Door manners → better control at transitions

Owner Experience

Crystal also highlighted that Kayla:

was prompt with scheduling
answered questions throughout the process
sent nightly Report Cards with photos and videos

The Results

Crystal saw real improvements in the areas that mattered most day to day:

What Improved

Walks became easier with less pulling
Less barking and reactivity (“not barking at everything”)
Better connection (“he looks at us and actually listens”)
Stronger door manners at entryways

The Owner’s Reaction

“Working with Kayla was wonderful! Our dog Evan Almighty had lots of issues to work on including reactivity, intense leash pulling, and not listening to us at all… We loved getting the Report Cards each night with photos and videos of him… We’ve seen so much improvement… He looks at us and actually listens. We also are loving the new, beautiful door manners.”
— Crystal Shelton

Ready to Transform Your Dog?

If your dog is pulling hard on leash, barking at everything, or tuning you out, you don’t have to keep struggling through every walk. A structured plan can change your day-to-day fast.