Juniors
Puppyhood was only the beginning. Juniors helps you keep building good habits as your dog grows, changes and starts making a few more decisions of their own.
6 Weeks
45 Mins
£120
Wrightington
Choose your start date
26 Sep · 3 Oct · 10 Oct · 17 Oct · 24 Oct · 31 Oct
14 Oct · 21 Oct · 28 Oct · 4 Nov · 11 Nov · 18 Nov
15 Nov · 22 Nov · 29 Nov · 6 Dec · 13 Dec · 20 Dec
What you’ll learn
Re-Engagement & Focus
Adolescence often brings a ‘selective hearing’ phase. We focus on re-establishing that vital connection, teaching your dog that focusing on you is rewarding even with the distractions in the environment.
Proofing Life Skills
It’s time to take training out of the kitchen. We work on proofing your foundations – ensuring that lead walking, recall, and ‘settle’ behaviours remain reliable even when the world gets busy.
Impulse Control
Teenage dogs are full of big feelings and energy. We focus on impulse control and calm decision-making, helping your dog navigate excitement and frustration without losing their head
Navigating the Teenage Phase
Adolescence can feel like a step backward, but it is a vital developmental stage. At Derby House Dogs, we provide a supportive, judgement-free space for you to guide your dog through their ‘teenage’ months.
Led by our IMDT and Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy instructors, our training stays force-free and supportive throughout adolescence. We don’t believe in quick fixes or harsh corrections; we’ll help you turn teenage challenges into skills that last into adulthood.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for pups aged 6 to 8 months at the start of the term.
We recommend that puppies are suitably vaccinated before starting the course. Speak to your vet for personalised information.
Please bring a standard flat lead (no extendable leads), a well-fitted collar or harness, and a mat for your pup to settle on (if you’re lucky!).
We train outdoors in our enclosed, purpose-built field in Wrightington. This helps puppies learn to focus in a “real-world” environment from day one.
We train in most conditions (it’s great for proofing behaviours!), but we will notify you if extreme weather requires a session to be rescheduled.