ADOLESCENT DOG TRAINING
Reclaim the calm You Miss
The teenage phase can be exhausting. If your dog is suddenly struggling with overexcitement, unreliability, and frustration, you aren't failing—they are simply overwhelmed. Get the tailored, professional support you need to help you reset the balance and guide your dog back to calm connection.
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ADOLESCENT REALITIES
Why Is It Suddenly So Hard?
From the ages of 6-18 months, your previously well-behaved puppy's brain is going through a massive rewiring phase. The challenges you're facing are completely normal—and more importantly, they are temporary.
Exhausting Lead Pulling
The relaxed walks you used to enjoy have turned into a constant physical battle, leaving you both frustrated and stressed by the time you finally return home.
'Selective Hearing'
Their previously reliable recall has vanished. It feels as though they’ve completely forgotten their name or simply choose to ignore you when faced with distractions.
Over-excitement
Manageable puppy enthusiasm has evolved into inappropriate greetings, intense frustration, or wild sensitivity around other dogs, making public outings feel overwhelming rather than fun.
METHODOLOGY
The Pathway to Calm
A structured, three-step framework designed exclusively for adolescent dogs. We won’t just address the symptoms; we'll rebuild the foundation of your relationship.
Session 01
Creating Calm
Before we can ask for focus, we must establish a baseline of relaxation. Did you know that calmness is actually a skill that you can teach? We'll teach your adolescent dog how to settle organically, process their environment without overwhelm, and build emotional regulation. This foundational step reduces the background anxiety that often triggers reactive behavior.
Session 02
Building Focus
With a calm foundation sorted, we'll next introduce structured engagement. This phase is about teaching your dog to choose you over distractions. We'll replace lunging and pulling with voluntary check-ins, creating reliable attention even in high-stimulation environments.
session 03
Restoring the Bond
This final session explores methods of connection and communication that you can build on for years to come; using simple, fun exercises, we'll rebuild and strengthen skills such as recall and lead walking that will help you and your dog to enjoy time spent together again - no more stress, no more aggravation, just clear struture and support where it's most needed.
ADOLESCENT SUCCESS STORIES
From Struggle to Connection
★★★★★
Before
Overwhelmed and struggling
After
Proud and relaxed
"Toby Duncan- patient, kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and Surreys very own dog whisperer! What a fantastic start for our beagle, Sunnie. We have learnt incredible techniques and lessons to help Sunnie thrive into adolescence."
Brooke & Sunnie
Beagle
★★★★★
Before
Confused and uncertain
After
Confident and prepared
"Toby is very knowledgeable and supportive. He takes the time to get to know you and your dog, I also really appreciated his kind approach to dog training too. Not only does he teach you how to get the best out of your dog/promote good behaviours, he also teaches you about the stages of your dogs life and what to expect."
Meaghan & Cleo
Australian Shepherd
★★★★★
Before
Lost and exhausted
After
Supported and safe
"Nothing is too much trouble for Toby and he deals with stressed out dog parents with infinite tact, diplomacy, empathy & wisdom - I genuinely can’t speak highly enough of him. We have met our fair share of trainers over the years, and Toby is without doubt one of the best around."
Nic & Archie
Rescue Mastiff Mix
★★★★★
Before
Overexcited and stressed
After
Reassured and calm
"We both learnt a lot. I found the tips about adolescence reassuring, and Pixie has become a little less excitable."
Sarah & Pixie
Havanese
YOUR INVESTMENT
The Adolescent Reset
3-Session Transformative Package
Everything you need to rebuild focus, teach calm, and restore the connection with your adolescent dog.
Comprehensive Initial Assessment to decode your dog's specific behavioral changes.
3 Tailored Core Training Sessions focusing on creating calm, reliable recall, and loose-lead walking.
Direct Between-Session Support via message so you're never stuck on a challenging day.
Access to my vault of training videos, plus dedicated trackers to help keep on top of practice and progress
CLARITY & CONFIDENCE
Ready to Reconnect? Your Questions Answered
We know that deciding on the right training path for your adolescent dog is a big step. If you're wondering about scheduling, what to expect, or if this program is the right fit to rebuild your bond, you'll find the answers below.
Is my dog too old or too young for this?
This package is specifically designed for adolescent dogs aged 6-18 months. It targets the unique developmental and behavioral shifts that emerge during this challenging stage, so if you're the owner of a dog who is younger or older, check out my packages for puppies and adult dogs, or book your free discovery call with me to chat further!
How quickly can I schedule my sessions?
You'll be able to book your first session right away, and usually I will have slots available for the upcoming week. Since consistency is key, I recommend scheduling your 3 sessions roughly one to two weeks apart to allow for practice in between.
Will this help with leash pulling and reactivity?
Absolutely. Overexcitement, frustration, and sensitivity around other dogs are classic adolescent challenges. This structured pathway focuses entirely on teaching your dog to remain calm and attentive around real-world distractions.
Do I need to do homework between sessions?
Yes! We lay the foundation during our time together, but your consistency at home is what solidifies their learning. The daily reps are how you truly rebuild your bond and connection. I'll be providing you with plenty of resources to make this easy, including demo videos and digital trackers to keep on top of practice and progress.
What if I have to reschedule a session?
Not a problem - All I require is 48 hours' notice for rescheduling to avoid losing a session credit. I understand life happens, and will do my best to get you rescheduled to another suitable time when given enough warning.
Building calm and connection — one step at a time. A supportive space for kind, science-based dog training that fits real life.
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