Specialising in adolescence and gundog breeds
Who Is This Class For?
This class is ideal for:
• Dogs roughly between 6 months and 3 years old — although there is no fixed age limit.
• Adolescents who have 'forgotten' their training
• Dogs who can become excited around other people and dogs
• Puppy parents who wish to learn skills to prepare them for the teenage years
Our Teen Dog Class is a structured 4-week course designed specifically for adolescent dogs navigating this challenging – and completely normal – developmental stage.
It is a targeted programme built around focus, impulse control and real-life reliability all using kind, reward-based methods to protect your relationship and develop skills that last a lifetime.
Please note: If your dog has a more intense response to other poeple or dogs, or is easily overwhelmend, our 1:1 teen dog programme may be more suitable.
What to Expect
Training Style
All training at Paw Forward Dog Training is fear-free, science-led and welfare-focused.
This is not about dominance. It is not about 'showing your dog who’s boss'. And it is not about quick fixes.
Adolescent dogs experience genuine neurological and hormonal changes. They need:
• Understanding
• Consistent reinforcement
• Emotional regulation support
• Appropriate outlets
Course Outcomes
As with all training, you get out what you put in. The more practise you do with your dog between sessions, the more improvement you will see.
By the end of the 4 weeks, we expect:
• Improved focus around other dogs
• More responsive recall
• Reduced pulling on walks
• Improved dog/human bond
Adolescence doesn’t disappear in four weeks — but with the right structure, the development of new skills, and lowered human expectations, it becomes more manageable.
Price & Booking
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May course dates:
3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th May @9:30am
What’s included:
- 4 sessions at our private, secure training field in Stoke Golding
- Small, focused classes – maximum 5 dogs per course
- WhatsApp support throughout the course
- Price - £100
Unable to make this course? Check out our upcoming courses for more dates.
Ready to book?
Before booking, please read through our Terms & Conditions
Once you have booked, you’ll receive a confirmation email with extra course info — don’t forget to check your junk folder!
Please note: I send confirmation emails manually when I am in the office, which means they may not arrive right away.
Where It Happens
All dog training classes take place at my private training field in Stoke Golding, Leicestershire – just a short drive from Hinckley, Burbage, and Nuneaton. With no random off-lead dogs, no park distractions, and plenty of space, it’s the perfect spot to learn new skills.
Prefer Private Coaching?
If you’d rather have one-on-one support with your teenage dog, our 1:1 teen dog training sessions may be just what you're looking for. Our 1:1 training programme covers all of the same skills as the group course does, just privately — all delivered at your own pace in a more distraction-controlled environment.
(Not sure if private coaching or group classes suit you best? Just get in touch and I’ll help you decide!)
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