Follow On Puppy - Adolescent Dog Class

Adolescent/Junior Class

Classes running throughout the year

£17 per session prepaid monthly in advance.

Fridays 6 -7pm Saturdays 10.15 – 11.15am
 
These classes are ideal for puppies and dogs to move on to after completing the foundation course. Here the learning will continue for you and your dog. We will introduce distractions and ask for increased focus in more challenging situations. You will learn how to use games to increase your value to your dog when out and about in different environments – your dog will see you as the fun person they will choose to be with. Learn new skills that will help you deal with the next stage of your training journey as your puppy becomes an adult. We will discuss the adolescent period, how it can affect your dog’s behaviour and how to deal with any problems that may arise during this time.
Some of the exercises that will be covered:

• Adding distractions, duration and distance to all the foundation behaviours from the puppy course.
• Practicing recall and lead walking in more challenging environments
• Off – lead heel work around distractions
• Teaching the Emergency stop
• Send away
• Incorporating games and fun obstacles to increase flexibility, co-ordination and build confidence
• Introducing scent work
• Discuss your goals for the future i.e. would you like to try agility, gundog scurry, competitive obedience, Kennel club Good Citizens or just have a happy fulfilled pet who is a pleasure to have around.