Adolescence and early adulthood are periods of rapid change – physically, emotionally, and neurologically. These courses focus on understanding what’s happening during this stage of development and how it impacts behaviour, learning, and training.
You’ll explore both the science behind adolescent behaviour and the practical training strategies that help dogs navigate this phase successfully. Topics include brain development, emotional regulation, impulse control, and how to progress training foundations so behaviours remain reliable as distractions increase. Some courses in this section focus more on understanding development, while others are more training-based. Many span both – giving you the knowledge and the practical tools needed to guide your dog calmly and confidently through adolescence and into adulthood.
From Foundations to Fluency: Building Reliable Behaviours for Confident, Happy Dogs
This course shows you how to take the behaviours your dog already knows and turn them into reliable, fluent skills you can use anywhere – even when the world is full of distractions.
This course focuses on building understanding, focus, and confidence through thoughtful progression, helping your dog stay engaged as the picture changes.
Training Principles: Foundations for Life with Your Dog
Deepen your understanding of classical conditioning for emotions, the training process from lures to solid verbals, and everyday phrases for calm living – with real-life examples showing how to use these tools at home and outdoors to guide your dog through adolescence and beyond.
Precision and Partnership: Mechanical Skills for Dog Training Success
Sharpen your mechanics – timing, marking, delivery, and body language – so your dog understands faster and training feels effortless. Master the 3-step training process, cue clarity, and practical tools like bowl hand feeding, food circuits, and cue seeking. Build the mechanical skills that make all training smoother, more reliable, and more enjoyable for both you and your dog.
Module 4 Of Ultimate Puppy Course – Essential Life Skills and Early Foundation Behaviours
Build the strongest start for puppies and newly rehomed dogs. 5-6 hours covering core training & communication, everyday manners, handling & care, confidence tools, enrichment, and first experiences. From markers and recall to polite greetings and vet prep—create clear communication and set your dog up for long-term success. (Content included in Ultimate Puppy Course.)