Adolescent Life Skills

This class helps puppies start off on the right paw using positive reinforcement techniques.

Prerequisites: No prior class is needed to attend Adolescent Life Skills.

ADOLESCENT LIFE SKILLS class is for dogs 15 weeks to 5 months at the start of class. This class will allow your juvenile to continue valuable socialization while providing you with the needed support and knowledge to teach your puppy the behaviors they need to communicate effectively in your home.

Class topics may include the following, but are often tailored to individual classes.

Frustration prevention (dog and owner)
Appropriate coping during stressful and frustrating moments
Appropriate dog interactions, in and out of play
Addressing and working through frustration during training
Mental vs. physical enrichment and how they play a role in development and coping
Refresh known skills and build upon what your young dog knows already
How to encourage decompression and appropriate coping
Problem-solving and prevention

Adolescent Life Skills

4-week sessions (1 per week for 4 weeks)

^$100

After selecting a class, you will be walked through the online registration process through our online registration system. No registration will be considered confirmed without payment.

Does your dog consistently react strongly to humans or other dogs?

Reactive dogs have a hard time focusing on their owner during the class, making it hard for them to learn and retain the information they are being taught. If you are unsure if your dog will be successful in a group training class, a Drop-In training class is a great way to see if your dog is able to learn in the busy environment our training center provides.

If you have any concerns about the behaviors your dog displays, please email dogtraining@arl-iowa.org or call (515) 473-9131.

Note about treats: The best way to train your pet is through the proper use of positive reinforcement and rewards. Please bring plenty of high value treats to class, such as cut up hotdogs, cheese, chicken, chewy training treats, etc.