Our Adolescent Dog Survival Package is designed to support you and your dog through the challenging but completely normal “terrible teens” phase, typically between six and eighteen months of age. This is the stage where previously reliable behaviours can suddenly wobble, confidence can dip or spike, and your once‑obedient puppy may seem to forget everything they knew. It’s a period of rapid brain development, fluctuating hormones and big emotions — and with the right guidance, it can be navigated smoothly.

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We work with you to rebuild and strengthen the foundations laid during puppyhood, helping your adolescent dog regain focus, confidence and calmness. This includes refreshing key skills such as recall, loose‑lead walking, polite greetings, impulse control and settling on cue. We also help you understand why behaviour can change during this stage and how to support your dog through it with patience, structure and consistency.

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Many adolescent dogs begin to test boundaries, become more easily distracted, or show new behaviours such as jumping up, pulling on the lead, selective hearing, over‑excitement or frustration. We address these issues as they arise and give you practical strategies to manage them effectively. For dogs who missed early training or whose foundations need strengthening, we can also incorporate obedience work, confidence‑building exercises and fun trick training to keep their minds engaged and their relationship with you strong.

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This package is tailored to your dog’s age, temperament and needs, whether you’re dealing with sudden regression, big feelings, new anxieties or simply the chaos of teenage enthusiasm. We help you create a calm, structured routine, provide appropriate outlets for energy, and guide you through the social and environmental challenges that often appear during adolescence.

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Throughout the programme, we’re here to support you with advice, reassurance and practical solutions, ensuring you never feel alone during this tricky stage. With the right approach, the adolescent months become an opportunity to deepen your bond, reinforce good habits and set your dog up for a stable, well‑mannered adulthood.

This package is designed to help you survive — and even enjoy — the teenage phase, giving you the tools and confidence to guide your dog through it and come out the other side with a happy, balanced companion.

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These packages are structured based on your individual needs so for more information: