Group classes on pause until 2027
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Group classes on pause until 2027 🐾
Group Adolescent Training Classes in Bristol
The adolescent phase can feel like everything you worked on in puppyhood has vanished overnight. Suddenly your dog has selective hearing, boundless energy, and a mind of their own. You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.
This course is designed to help you navigate this tricky but temporary stage by carefully managing difficult behaviours, and implementing practical training techniques. Together, we’ll bring calm, focus, and connection back into your relationship, giving your dog the support they need to grow into a confident, well-rounded adult.
As dogs enter adolescence, boundaries are tested and training can seem to take a step backwards.
The “New Boundaries” course offers help you navigate this tricky stage with patience and positive reinforcement, turning chaos into calm and helping your dog grow into a confident, well-mannered companion.
This comprehensive 4 week Training Programme encompasses the perfect balance of learning theory, practical in person training, study from home guides and ongoing support. It includes:
Adolescent Training Classes
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In our first session, we will revisit key foundation skills, helping refresh behaviours that often slip during adolescence. We’ll discuss common challenges at this stage and the developmental reasons behind them. We’ll establish some short-term management strategies to make life easier while training continues, to prevent unwanted behaviours from becoming rehearsed.
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This week we focus on supporting well-managed dog-dog interactions - reading early body-language signals, creating space before dogs feel overwhelmed, and rewarding calm behaviour around others. We’ll help our dogs build confidence, develop polite social habits, and prevent over-arousal or frustration taking over.
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In week 3 we’ll continue to build healthy social bonds within the group. We also look at troubleshooting any challenges owners are experiencing and consider tailored strategies to support progress at home and in class.
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By week four the group will be calm and comfortable enough around each other to step up the challenge and take things into a normal walk location where we can practice the skills with the support of your trainer and new found friends.
Adolescent Class Details
WHERE: Location will be confirmed when bookings reopen in 2027
WHEN: Dates and times will be confirmed when bookings reopen in 2027
COST: £100 per dog - 4 week course
Group classes on Pause!
Some big news in the JB dog training world is that I’ll be welcoming a New Arrival of my own in early 2026. This means group classes will be taking a pause until 2027 while I’m on maternity leave and learning the ropes of raising a different kind of pup!
But don’t worry!
I’ll still be offering 1:1 training sessions during this time! So if you’d like some personalised help with your puppy or dog, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, or check out my 1:1 training packages or my study at home puppy bible.
Your steps to success!
Book Your Dog’s Spot:
Use the convenient online booking system to secure your puppy's spot in the upcoming Puppy Training class.
Attend Weekly Sessions:
Classes are full of engaging activities to help your puppy learn essential skills and have lots of fun.
Practice at Home:
Reinforce what you've learnt in class by practicing with your puppy at home, using the online resources and training guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How old should my dog be to join the “New Boundaries” group classes?
A: I recommend enrolling your dog if they are between 6 months and 2 years old. Please do get in touch if your dog is outside of this age category but you think they would benefit from the group classes.
Q: What if my dog struggles too much in a group class?
A: Although classes will be carefully set up with plenty of management in place, some dogs may benefit from some 1:1 training ahead of joining the group classes. Please check out my 1:1 packages if you feel you need some more focussed support and advice before joining.
Q: What should I bring to the classes?
A: Please bring your dog on a comfortable harness and lead, lots of tasty treats and a positive attitude!
Q: What happens if I can’t make it one week?
A: If you miss a week unexpectedly or have other plans one week that can’t be missed, don’t worry! You will receive comprehensive self study resources so you won’t miss any content. Unfortunately we cannot refund or rearrange missed sessions.
