Has your adorable and perfect puppy suddenly started to act like a hooligan? Does it refuse to come when called and really push the limits of what you can take? Don't worry, your puppy hasn't suddenly 'gone bad', it's just being a normal adolescent! I can help you get through this difficult phase!

Adolescent Training
Outdoor 1-2-1 sessions only
£30 per hour                                                                                                   

Besides basic training techniques, we will cover:
  • Understanding puppy adolescence
  • Learning why your puppy has gone through a personality change
  • How to read your dog's body language
  • Training for the stroppy phase
  • How to avoid creating problems for the future
  • Worrying behaviours (humping, aggression or just being 'over-the-top')
  • Keeping your cool
  • Advice on socialising your dog throughout its life
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Bringing a new dog into your life can be a wonderful and rewarding experience but it's not without its challenges, especially during puppy adolescence! Adolescence lasts from the period when your puppy starts to become sexually mature to when it becomes a fully fledged adult dog. It's worth remembering that sexual maturity is not the same as adult maturity (known as adult maturation) - they are two different things.

When adolescence starts and ends depends on the breed and size of your dog - little dogs mature faster than large dogs and some of the giant breeds can take up to four years to fully mature! However depending on the dog, adolescence can start anywhere from five to nine months old and can last for six months or more. While castration and neutering might be the right choice for both you and your dog, it won't stop your puppy becoming a 'tearaway teenager'. Don't panic! Basic training and reaffirming your relationship with your dog can help you get through adolescence and avoid your dog developing serious adult behavioural problems.