Middle School
If your dog is between 7-24 months, they are in the dreaded “teenager” phase. You may be experiencing a sudden increase in issues like pulling on leash, jumping/humping and mouthing, inappropriate social behaviors with other dogs, excessive barking, and more - all while completely blowing off cues you swore they had mastered.
In Middle School, you will learn to channel your teen's boundless energy into a series of fun and practical skills that repair your bond and address those adolescent problem behaviors. If you’re feeling frustrated by your teenage pup’s “naughty” behaviors, this class will set you up for a calm and cooperative future with your dog!
Age Range
6 months+
Prerequisites
Age requirement OR Elementary School Graduate
Package Details
4 classes - $250
All classes take place on campus
What We Cover
Adolescent troubleshooting
Preventing jumping
Building dog-neutrality
Building motivation and interest in training
Reliable Recall (even away from distractions!)
Settling, Stay & Relaxation Skills
Introduction to Trick Training
More Details
Resources
After each class, you will receive a follow-up email with step-by-step instructions for all exercises covered, additional resources, and links to purchasable items and Clickstart’s supportive services. This email will also contain your weekly homework assignment designed to help you meet your training goals. Students who complete each homework assignment will earn a discount on a future classes!
Supportive Services
Once you’re enrolled in a group class, you’ll receive a discount on in-home private training to help address your specific goals and unique challenges.
Class set up
Each team gets their own enclosed training area which allows you and your dog to work safely off leash. We use sheets to provide a visual barrier between all students in class and gradually fade those sheets out as your dog gets better at working in the presence of distractions.
FAQs
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Our focus in this class is building dog-dog neutrality so they can learn how to ignore distractions and become more engaged with you during training. However, we completely understand the importance of meeting your dog’s social needs. Once you’re a Clickstart client you get to join us on our Field Trips or Group Walks for fun and safe group socialization opportunities!
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We expect this at this age! Many dogs won’t get fixed (spayed or neutered) until 1 or 2 years old. You’re still more than welcome to attend Middle School. If your dog will be in heat during your scheduled class time, please let us know so we can plan accordingly.
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While some amount of fixating on and vocalizing toward other dogs is normal at this age, we want to make sure it’s not a disruptive amount and that your dog is able to succeed in class.
If your dog is scared outside of their home, unlikely to take treats on our campus, or reactive toward other dogs and people, then we recommend beginning with a Behavior Evaluation or our Reactive Rover Recovery class. After completing one of those two services, we’ll let you know if Middle School is the next best service to meet your goals!
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Whether it’s a planned absence or a last minute emergency, each series comes with a complimentary Make Up/Office Hour class to schedule at your convenience. While we don’t offer refunds, we do our best to remain flexible and ensure your purchase is risk-free.
