Albany, NY at Good Choice Dog Training
Do you wonder where your once wonderful puppy went? And why has she turned into a sometimes maddening, unpredictable, maybe even out of control adolescent?
Relax — you’re not alone. More than a few puppy class stars have gone on to be champion buttheads as teenagers!
For many dog owners, their dog’s adolescence can be problematic. Even with a great start in puppyhood, many dogs hit adolescence and become frustrating, unruly, and simply maddening in some ways. While puzzling to many owners, this is a natural but poorly understood stage of development.
- Did you know that adolescence begins around 20 weeks of age?
- That a year old dog is roughly the equivalent of a 14 year human?
- That adulthood in the dog begins at 2-4 years of age?
- That the most annoying teenage dogs are often geniuses?
Suzanne’s Relationship Centered Training (RCT) approach focuses on three areas of the teenage dog’s life:
- Relationship with handler
- Social life (other people, dogs & animals)
- Life skills (self control, basic manners, coping skills)
This workshop will help you understand what’s going on in that dog’s head:
- The teenage brain – risk, reward and relationships
- Your role as the teenage dog’s guide to life
- Cooperation, permission & practice
- “Even though” empathy & expectations
- Potholes, loopholes and missing bricks in the dog’s skill sets
This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of this amazing phase of canine development, with practical advice on helping your teenage dog grow into a wonderful adult dog. The kind of adult dog that makes people say, “Oh, I wish I had a dog just like that!” while you smile and wonder if they knew him as a teenager.
Want more? There will be TWO workshops that day!
SAME DAY! Join us for the afternoon workshop, I’VE GOT YOUR BACK: HELPING THE SHY & FEARFUL DOG.
Save $$ when you register for both.
SHELTER/RESCUE DISCOUNT Staff & Volunteers: Special pricing for you – please take advantage of the scholarships only out of true need, as they do come right out of Suzanne’s own pocket. This discount is offered on the honor system.
