Puppy 102: gamify teenage mayhem
Adolescent Dog Group Class
Seven lesson group class series for puppies 5-18 months who’ve completed the Puppy 101: Foundations curriculum
$315
Location: 8502 SE Stark St
Taught by Meredith Jennings, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
This is a seven-week in-person group training series. Each class is one hour, with up to six dog/handler teams and two trainers — a great way to work on real-world skills like distraction-proofing in a controlled, supportive environment.
Your puppy needs more guidance now than ever! This class normalizes and provides solutions for common adolescent behaviors, helping you build on the skills learned in Puppy 101. You'll learn how to reward your dog with non-food "life rewards," how to proof behaviors to true fluency, and how to keep training FUN for your distracted, independent teenage dog — shifting your pup's wild behavior toward a more peaceful, connected direction.
Completion of the Noble Woof in-person Puppy 101: Foundations Class or online Puppy Foundations E-Course is a prerequisite for this class
Success in Puppy 102 depends on both you and your puppy being proficient in these foundational skills.
*Please familiarize yourself with our Health Requirements and Terms & Policies before enrolling.
**If the booking button is faded that means the class is full or it’s too close to the first lesson to book online. Please inquire and join the waitlist in the form below or by emailing katrina@noblewoof.com
Learn how to meet your dog's core canine needs
This is a time to cultivate the behaviors you want to live with long-term — whatever your dog is rehearsing now may define how they behave as a mature adult dog. Adolescent dogs are going through developmental shifts that can cause them to act in ways that seem irrational, shocking, and uncharacteristic of the innocent puppy you thought you'd raised. As the brain develops and hormones change, the needs of the adolescent brain are constantly shifting and evolving.
“I have to say this course was a wonderful investment for our puppy. I am grateful for the continued access to the videos, network, and live behavior chat. We feel supported and lucky to tap into the passion and advocacy for dogs that Noble Woof trainers have.”
-Happy Puppy Parent
curriculum overview
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Politely greeting humans without jumping
Accessing "chill" as an adolescent dog
Recalling off of distractions
Decreasing over-excitement
Real-life "leave it" scenarios
"Wait" in defined spaces
Suzanne Clothier's Really Real Relaxation Protocol
Loose leash walking (increasing distance, distractions, and duration)
Self-regulation through building peaks and valleys of energy
Increasing engagement around distractions
Advancing loose leash walking
Automatic sit and down
Using "life rewards" and environmental reinforcement
Person approaching is a cue to sit
Implied "stay" with mat settling
"Go Wild and Freeze" to dial back over-excitement
Tricks such as "Go Around," "Middle," and "Spin"
"Place" (stationing with increased distance, distractions, and duration)
WEEK ONE is a Human-Only Orientation
Please leave your puppies at home or with a trusted friend or family member. In the first class we will talk about common problem behaviors and begin practicing training techniques with each other and potentially a volunteer helper dog.
Video e-course included!
As part of your in-person class, you'll also get access to our e-course, complete with video tutorials to support your training journey.
IMPORTANT:
This class is only appropriate for dogs who are comfortable around other dogs. If your dog struggles with dog-to-dog reactivity, please refer to our PRIVATE TRAINING PROGRAM to work on these behaviors.
If this class isn’t a good fit right now we would love to work with you in another capacity! There are so many other ways we can help you reach your training goals!
