Has your cute and well behaved puppy turned into a rebellious troublemaker?
Is he being really naughty and started ignoring you?
Has you teen became an embarrassment and you are scared what he will do next?
Have you thought about rehoming your dog because you are worried that you can’t cope with your dog’s behaviour?
It’s very easy to get overwhelmed when you have a large teenage dog who seems to have forgotten everything he has ever learned as a puppy.
Things can get so bad and out of control. Owners are left with the heartbreaking decision to rehome their dog, as 7 – 9 months old is a common age for dogs to get rehomed and this is the age when behaviour becomes more challenging. The teenage stage is usually between 6-18 months old in a gundog.
Most of the time it’s not the owners fault, they have had the wrong advice and just not aware of how difficult this teenage stage is.
But with the right guidance and support, things can become alot easier.
I have been there, Finn my dog was a nightmare in his teens. He stopped listening, always jumping up and his recall was non-existent.
But then I found a system that worked for us and my clients.
I often get compliments of how well behaved he is, when we are out and about.
This can be you too.
I can deal with common teen behaviours such as
- jumping up
- ignoring you
- Possessive with food and non- food items (Resource guarding)
- chewing/biting/mouthing
- Reactivity
- Noise phobia such as fireworks
- pulling on lead
- unreliable recall
- biting lead on walks
- running off to other dogs and people
Help is at hand with the ‘Teenage Gundog Tamer’.
The way I approach training is very different to other dog trainers. I do not offer a one off session as training and changing behaviour takes time and commitment. I find this way of working gives the best results. My packages are designed to make sure you are completely supported throughout this tricky teenage stage.
You can choose from one of my 4 tailored teenage packages.
Packages start from £199
Basic Teen 2 session Package
Teenage Troublemaker Assessment & one Follow up session
Step by Step guidance
Best for single problems
Unlimited email support
Lead Pulling or Reliable Recall 3 session package – This package is where I transforms your teen that ‘goes deaf in the park’ to a gundog that comes back first time when called or tame your painfully pulling dog to perfect pooch that you are proud to take to the park.
Teenage Troublemaker Assessment & 2 follow up sessions
Step by Step guidance
Unlimited email support
Rescue your dog’s recall Ultimate Package – Transforms your teen that ‘goes deaf in the park’ to a gundog that comes back first time when called that you are proud to take to the park.
This package includes my 4 week ‘Rescue your dog’s recall’ course. You will discover why your dog’s recall is hit and miss, how to recall your dog successfully away from other dogs and people and how to reliably teach your dog whistle training.
Teenage Troublemaker Assessment & 2 follow up sessions
Step by step guidance
Unlimited email support
Ultimate Teen Troublemaker 5 session package – focuses on the typical teen problems as stated as above. Transform your troublemaker Teen to a calm and confident Pet gundog.
Teenage Troublemaker Assessment & 4 follow up sessions
Step by step guidance
Unlimited email support
Best for Multiple problems
After you have booked a package, you will be able to book additional sessions (top up sessions) when you need too, so you can keep up with your training and be fully supported.
I cover the following areas; Bexhill, Battle, Ninfield, Pevensey Bay, St Leonards and Hastings. If I have not mentioned your area then please do get in touch and I will see if I can still help.
On the initial session, I come to your home to assess your dog’s behaviour. If you live further away than the areas I have mentioned above then I can offer a video consult via Zoom. Many clients outside my catchment area have found this very helpful and achieved the same results.
Here’s what Mark thought of my service;
‘I was extremely stressed taking Rufus out for a walk on a long lead as he would pull, get himself tied up round trees, people, other dogs etc and it was exhausting. I really needed a solution to his recall to allow him to come off the long lead.
It was great! You clearly know your topic and you provided some good advice to help solve the issues with Rufus. You’re also friendly and approachable which helps with communication and you’re able to teach me techniques by explaining them in a simple yet effective way.
By our 2nd session Rufus was already responding to recall and not charging off to explore a smell at the other end of the dog park as often as he used to. With the techniques you’ve taught me, I have been able to keep Rufus close by off-lead with him looking back to see where I am which he never used to do. He is slowly learning that I am his focus but will take time for it to be engrained.
Much happier! To get a reaction from Rufus like I did on the 2nd session was a huge relief. I was doubting it was possible to get him interested in anything other than smells, foxes, squirrels etc but he is showing signs of improvement which ultimately makes our bond stronger. To see such quick results is a compliment to your training techniques so I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Harriet to a friend’ – Mark Rufus’s dad.
If you are struggling like Mark did with Rufus and desperate for some help, then you need to book using the links above.
If you would like to know more and not sure which package to choose, then book a FREE 15 minute discovery call with me. I would be happy to help.
Or you can fill out an contact form below.
Let’s solve your problem together!