Adolescent & Adult Dog Training – Beginners Class in Cottingley (Serving Shipley, Baildon, Bingley & Bradford)

Supporting dogs over six months old.  My beginners class receive top-quality training, support and resources. Join structured classes to build essential life skills and gain expert guidance, setting up your dog for success in the real world.

  • Not all dogs get the chance to start training as young puppies, but that doesn’t mean that adolescent dog and adult dogs have to missed out!
  • Whether you’ve recently welcomed a new rescue, are tackling adolescent dog challenges, or simply want to set your adult dog up for success, Focus Dog Behaviour and Training's Adolescent & Adult Beginners class is designed to help you build essential life skills together.
  • This course follows the same structure as my highly regarded puppy life skills class, tailored for dogs over 6 months old, who need to learn (or refine) key behaviours in a fun, structured environment.
  • You’ll work on real-life skills like focus and attention, greetings, recall, play skills and loose-lead walking.
  • Help you and your dog enjoy everyday life together with confidence. 

Why Choose This Course?

  • Rewards-based Professional Training : Led by Pippa, an ABTC-registered instructor with many certifications including; Easy Peasy Puppy, Control Unleashed, and Predation Substitute Training. 
  • Comprehensive Support : Join a free weekly Zoom presentation and Q&A session with your classmates for the duration of your course, in addition to the in-person group classes, at no extra cost to you. Deepen your understanding, get personalised advice, and stay motivated between classes.
  • Suitable for dogs over six months old - adolescent and adult dogs.
  • Small Class Sizes : only 4 dogs per class to optimise support and personalised guidance.
  • Spacious Indoor Venue : Your dog is afforded maximum space to ensure their comfort, in a calm, climate controlled, low distraction environment. 
  • Convenient Location: Based in Cottingley, serving Shipley, Baildon, Bingley & Bradford. 
  • Extensive Resources : Online library of video tutorials and downloadable handouts.  From socialisation ideas and enrichment activities to an introduction to tricks, these resources provide a complete guide to dog ownership, all in one place.
  • Freebies :  Your free welcome pack includes detailed handouts, checklists and a clicker to support your training.   
  • Keep On Improving : If you want to keep progressing your skills, follow-on classes are also available.
  • Flexible Training Options : This course is available as a group class or 1-2-1 training, depending on your needs.
  • This class is Not Suitable For Reactive Dogs. Your dog must be comfortable around other dogs and people.
  • Great Value For Money : Just £125.00 for the entire package.

What Your Dog Will Learn.

  • Practical Training for Real-Life Situations: The unique structure of this beginners’ course is designed to give you and your dog the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate everyday life together.

Throughout this program you'll progress the following ever-lasting milestones:

Introduction to Loose Lead Walking

Learn easy ways to encourage loose lead walking. 

Grow Focus and Confidence

Have fun unlocking your dog's true potential. 

Introduction to Recall

Work on building a reliable recall.

Introduction to Greetings

Learn how to manage and build polite greetings. 

Supercharge Relationship

Become the warm and nurturing guardian your dog needs.

Problem Behavior

Learn how to deal with common issues

Here is a small taste of the extra content you receive in addition to class activities:

Weekly Group Zoom Meeting

Video Resources

Introduction To Tricks

Enrichment Activites

Checklists

Socialisation Activities

Including:

  • How Add Enrichment Activities Into Your Walks.
  • Management.
  • Door Manners.
  • Go To Bed.
  • Introduction To Eye Contact.
  • How To Play Safely.
  • How To Prevent Resource Guarding

  • How To Introduce A Ramp
  • Foundational RECALL and LOOSE LEAD walking skills.
  • Confidence Building.
  • Body Awareness.
  • Spin and Twist. 
  • How To Build A Relationship With Your Dog.

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