Adolescent & Adult Dog Training Course (6+ Months)

 

Our adolescent and adult dog training course is designed for dogs over 6 months of age, including adolescents, adult dogs, and newly rescued dogs.

Join The Dog Coaches for 5 consecutive weekly group sessions held at one of our community centres in Bristol. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of 6 dogs, to ensure individual guidance and a supportive learning environment.

This course focuses on practical, real-world training that strengthens your dog’s focus on you and helps improve behaviour both at home and out on walks.

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Who this course is for

• Dogs 6 months and older

• Adolescent dogs going through the “teenage” phase

• Adult dogs needing refresher training

• Newly rescued dogs building structure, confidence, and routine

• Dogs progressing from our puppy training classes

 

What you’ll learn:

• How to improve your dog’s focus and engagement around distractions

• Loose lead walking for relaxed, enjoyable walks

• Building a reliable recall you can trust

• Clear communication skills to support long-term training success

 

Why choose this course?

• Small group sizes for individual attention

• Positive, reward-based training methods

• Experienced instructors guiding you every step of the way

• Ideal preparation for a calm, well-mannered adult dog

 

If you’ve completed our puppy training course, this is the perfect next step to continue your dog’s training journey.

View our Venues page to find a location near you.

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About the Trainers

Sam and Bec are qualified dog trainers and co-founders of The Dog Coaches. Having previously led Dogs Trust Dog School in Bristol, they have helped hundreds of dogs and their owners navigate the challenges of adolescence and beyond. From excitable teenagers to adult dogs needing a training refresh, they use practical, reward-based methods to build confidence, improve skills, and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. Both are APDT and ABTC accredited.