Teenage dogs (8 months to 2 years) are challenging because new behaviors emerge, independence spikes, and previously reliable skills can suddenly vanish. This year-long program adapts to each dog’s needs, helping them grow into confident, well-behaved adults while giving you the tools to handle this tricky stage. Lessons are customized, but may include:

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• Reducing hyperarousal and increasing focus: Helping your teen dog pay attention even when distractions pop up.

• Reliable recalls: Teaching your dog to come when called more consistently

• Leash manners: Loose-leash walking, polite greetings, and calmly passing distractions.

• Calm greetings and social behavior: Managing excitement around people and other dogs.

• Continued confidence-building exercises

• Continued cooperative handling skills

• Behavior problem prevention: Addressing pulling, barking, guarding, or reactivity before they become habits.

• Enrichment and games for mental stimulation: Keeping your teen engaged, reducing boredom-driven mischief.

• Human-focused training strategies: Teaching owners how to manage independence-seeking behaviors, maintain consistency, and reinforce positive habits.

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Every lesson is designed to meet your dog where they are at and help you confidently guide them through the teenage phase—so both you and your dog survive adolescence with your sanity intact.