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

Supporting dogs over six months old. My beginners class provides top-quality training, comprehensive specialist support, and unrivalled resources and exclusive access to coached training walks. Join in-person group classes AND enjoy a series of live, planned weekly Zoom presentations to build essential life skills and gain expert guidance and knowledge. Because every dog deserves great training, it’s exceptional value, priced to stay accessible.

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Not all dogs get the chance to start training as young puppies, but that doesn’t mean that adolescent 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.
Helping you and your dog to 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.
Great Value For Money: Just £100.00 for the entire six week package.

Exclusive Access to Beyond Your Home: After graduating your beginners class you gain exclusive access to my coached small group training walks.
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.
Spacious Indoor Venue: Your dog is afforded maximum space to ensure their comfort, in a calm, climate controlled, low distraction environment.
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.
Convenient Location: Based in Cottingley, serving Shipley, Baildon, Bingley & Bradford.
Not Suitable For Reactive Dogs: Your dog must be comfortable around other dogs and people.

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

Loose lead walking training – Focus Dog Behaviour and Training in Cottingley near Shipley

Learn easy ways to encourage loose lead walking.

Grow Focus and Confidence

Build focus and confidence in your dog with training in Cottingley near Shipley

Have fun unlocking your dog's true potential.

Introduction to Recall

Recall training for adolescent and adult dogs in Cottingley near Shipley

Work on building a reliable recall.

Introduction to Greetings

Dog greetings training in Cottingley near Shipley

Learn how to manage and build polite greetings.

Supercharge Relationship

Strengthen your bond with your dog – relationship-centred training in Cottingley near Shipley

Become the warm and nurturing guardian your dog needs.

Problem Behavior

Dog training for common behaviour problems in Cottingley near Shipley

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

Weekly live group Zoom presentations with Focus Dog Behaviour and Training

Video Resources

Online dog training videos and resources from Focus Dog Behaviour and Training

Introduction To Tricks

Trick training taster session – dog training in Cottingley near Shipley

Enrichment Activites

Adolescent and adult dog enrichment activity ideas – from Focus Dog Behaviour and Training

Checklists

Socialisation Activities

Adolescent and adult dog socialisation ideas for real-world success – Cottingley near Shipley

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.

This course is offered on a rolling basis. If you’d like to be notified when the next Adolescent and Adult Beginners training class is available, please email me via the button below and I’ll be in touch as soon as dates are confirmed.