Adolescent 1-2-1 Dog Training

Would you like more connection and engagement with your young dog?

As your puppy develops through into their adolescence many changes are taking place physically and mentally which affects outward behaviours. This age range can bring about new challenges for the carer which require an understanding of why these behaviours are evident then looking to guide a change.

Professional guidance can be a huge help to support dog parents to negate this period of transition from puppy to adult with providing education and training support. Many behaviours seen are linked to the huge amount of hormonal activity over this period lending to a young dog developing a general lack of focus and a lower attention span. Young dogs will often go through fear stages which bring about heighted senses and anxiety related behaviours come to the forefront. This is a normal development stage but can be the most challenging time for the owner-dog relationship to navigate.

One to one support assists in providing an understanding of what is happening and how to guide your dog’s learning and progress through adolescence without frustration and upset. Within the sessions time is spent getting to know your individual dog and gathering information about the behaviours you have been experiencing. This age range truly shapes the adult dog and the relationship connection you both move forward with.

Dogs respond far better with encouragement which is delivered utilising positive reward-based training and force free methods. Every dog is different, and our Heroes find the direction that best suits you and your dog.