Puppy Intermediate - 6 Week Course

Puppy Intermediate is designed for young dogs approximately 6-12 months old.

Adolescence can be a challenging time. The puppy who appeared to have learnt everything can suddenly seem to have forgotten it all.

Recall can deteriorate. Lead walking may become harder. Your young dog may become more distracted, more confident, more frustrated or find it harder to regulate their emotions.

This course is the natural next step after puppy training.

We continue developing:

• Recall

• Loose-lead walking

• Focus and engagement

• Calmness

• Everyday manners and life skills

• Working around distractions

We also help you understand what is happening developmentally to your adolescent dog.

We look at changes in confidence, reliability, frustration and emotional regulation, and at how good management can prevent young dogs from repeatedly practising unwanted behaviours or putting themselves into difficult situations.

Concept games remain an important part of the course and help develop:

• Focus

• Confidence

• Calmness

• Self-control

• Disengagement

• Resilience

• A stronger connection with you

Adolescence does not have to be something you simply survive. It is an important developmental stage and a brilliant opportunity to continue building your relationship with your dog.

Classes are small, supportive, fun and non-judgmental.

Support Between Sessions

Every course has its own WhatsApp group, which you can opt in to join. This gives you access to your trainer and assistant between sessions for additional support.

You can use the group to ask questions, share any difficulties you are having with homework and let us know how you are getting on. We also use it to share useful video content and additional guidance to support your training at home.