Teen Tails Program

Navigate the Teenage Phase. Build Lasting Skills. Master the Chaos.

Welcome to the teenage years—the most challenging and rewarding phase of your dog's development! Our Teen Tails Program is specifically designed for adolescent dogs (5-24 months) who are experiencing hormonal changes, testing boundaries, and "forgetting" everything they once knew. This dynamic year-long journey provides the structure, guidance, and ongoing support you need to navigate the entire adolescent phase successfully and emerge with a confident, well-mannered adult dog.

Ready to conquer the teenage years?

Yes I am ready!

Adolescent Challenges We Solve

The teenage phase brings unique behavioural challenges. Our program tackles them head-on with proven strategies designed specifically for adolescent dogs.

Unreliable Responses - Shaky to Solid

Build rock-solid skills that weren't practiced enough during puppyhood. Watch your dog go from "maybe I'll listen" to reliably following cues even when exciting distractions are everywhere!

Leash Reactivity -

Lunging to Calm

Stop the sudden lunging, barking, and pulling toward other dogs, people, or scary things that make walks a nightmare. Transform explosive meltdowns into calm, cool walks where your dog stays relaxed no matter what passes by.

Impulse Control -

Wild to Thoughtful

Teach your wild teenager to stop and think before leaping into action! Build the superpower of self-control around guests, distractions, and exciting situations instead of acting like a tornado.

Boundary Testing -

Pushy to Respectful

End the constant rule-breaking, furniture jumping, and "pay attention to ME NOW" demands. Create a respectful partnership where your dog understands house rules and actually follows them without constant battles.

Dog-Dog Skills - Awkward to Appropriate

Navigate the awkward teenage phase where your dog suddenly forgets how to greet and play nicely with other dogs. Build polite, confident social skills that make dog interactions fun and safe for everyone.

New Fears -

Worried to Confident

Handle those moments where your once-brave dog suddenly freaks out over familiar things or develops brand new worries. Rebuild confidence so your dog faces the world without fear holding them back.

Excess Energy -

Restless to Settled

Channel that never-ending teenage energy into activities that satisfy natural instincts like sniffing, exploring, and problem-solving! Transform the constant zooming, pacing, and restlessness into a dog who knows how to chill when it's time to relax.

Focus & Attention - Distracted to Engaged

Build laser-focus even when squirrels, other dogs, and a million exciting things are screaming for attention. Develop a dog who can tune into you when it really matters, not just when nothing interesting is happening.

Destructive Behaviour - Chaos to Calm

Stop the return of chewing, digging, and counter surfing that happens when teenage dogs are bored or stressed. Create healthy outlets and smart strategies that result in a calm dog who respects your stuff and your home.

Are you ready to transform the teenage chaos?

Yes, I want in!

Why This Program Works for Teenagers

Adolescent dogs need a different approach than puppies. Our program is specifically designed for their unique developmental stage.

Brain-Based Training

Understanding the teenage brain. We work with your dog's developing brain, not against it, using strategies that account for hormonal changes and the remodeling happening in their adolescent mind.

High-Value Engagement

Making training irresistible. Adolescent dogs need extra motivation. Our game-based approach keeps training fun, rewarding, and more appealing than the distractions competing for their attention.

Structure Meets Freedom

The perfect balance. Teenagers need boundaries and rules, but also appropriate outlets for their independence, natural urges, and energy. We help you find the sweet spot that prevents rebellion while building maturity.

Real-World Reliability

Training that sticks. We proof behaviours in challenging environments with real distractions, building skills that work when you need them most—not just in the living room.

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The Year-Long Journey

Foundation Reset

We begin with 5 focused live sessions designed to rebuild core skills that may have deteriorated during early adolescence. These sessions re-establish engagement, impulse control, and basic obedience through high-value reinforcement strategies specifically designed for teenage brains.

Real-World Adventures

Weekly group outings provide critical socialization and training in diverse, distracting environments. These adventures help your adolescent dog practice impulse control around other dogs, build confidence with environmental challenges, and develop reliable behaviours where it matters most—continuing through summer and early autumn.

Advanced Skills & Enrichment

As weather shifts, we transition to weekly virtual sessions from home. This phase focuses on advanced training like distance work, duration behaviours, and complex problem-solving activities. We introduce enrichment games including scent detection and advanced tricks that channel adolescent energy productively, with flexible outdoor practice when weather permits.

Maturity & Mastery

With spring's return, we resume outdoor adventures to reinforce and expand all skills learned. The program concludes with 5 final live sessions to consolidate progress, address any remaining challenges, and prepare you both for a successful transition into adulthood with tools to maintain your bond for life.

Adolescence is temporary—but the skills and bond you build during this phase will last a lifetime.

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Ready to Navigate Adolescence Together?

Don't struggle through the teenage years alone. Join our Teen Tails Program and emerge with a confident, well-mannered adult dog. Small group sizes ensure personalized attention for your unique challenges.

Yes I want in!

Additional Training Options

We also offer group training classes, private one-on-one sessions, and specialized behaviour modification programs tailored to your dog's specific needs.

The Teen Tails Program is our recommended approach for successfully navigating the adolescent phase!

Still not sure? book a discovery call and we'll help you decide

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Shelly was amazing! She taught us basic games, boundaries and all the tools we need to be successful on walks! I highly recommend Pooch Partners."

-Ashley Browne

"Absolutely amazing! We learned so much and Moose is now a different dog! He understands boundaries, and has manners! Would definitely recommend."

-Candice Mikkelsen

"Shelley is very thorough and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Pooch Partners for anyone looking for personal training for their dog or group classes."

-Alana Tkachenko-Shultz