A challenging life stage
Help a young dog become a thoughtful adult
Adolescent dogs can become more independent, distractible, energetic, and difficult to manage. This class helps families understand the developmental stage while building clearer communication and practical habits.
This is an everyday skills and manners class
It is not intended to re-socialize dogs with aggression or significant dog-directed reactivity. Speak with Jollytails first if your dog struggles around other dogs so the team can help identify a safer starting point.
Class is six weeks long, one hour per week, $170 plus HST.
What the class covers
Focus, self-control, and everyday reliability
Settle and think
Impulse control, calm behaviour, engagement, and attention to the handler.
Walk together
Leash manners, loose-leash walking, and passing distractions more successfully.
Come when called
Build a stronger recall through reward history and carefully increased difficulty.
Greet politely
Controlled greetings with people and alternatives to jumping up.
Prepare for class
Bring excellent rewards and humane equipment
Classes use positive reinforcement. Bring high-value treats, because everyday kibble may not compete with an exciting class environment. Retractable leashes, choke collars, and prong collars are not used. Family members are welcome, but the attending dog must be suitable for a group setting.