Teen & Adult Dog Training Classes
My fun and interactive teen and adult dog training classes are designed to help your dog friend develop essential life skills for success. Whether you’re looking to navigate adolescence, improve obedience or work on interactions with other dogs, my classes provide a supportive environment where both you and your dog can thrive.
Teen Transformation Classes
My Teen Transformation Classes are specifically designed to support you and your dog as they transition from puppyhood to adolescence—a challenging phase for both pups and their owners! Over the course of 5 weeks, we will cover essential skills, including:
- Clicker Training: Discover effective communication methods to enhance your bond with your dog.
- Introduction to Nose Work: Tap into your dog’s natural instincts and boost their focus through engaging scent activities.
- Cooperative Handling & Grooming: Build trust and make grooming a positive experience for your dog.
- Managing Excitement Levels: Learn techniques to help your dog stay calm and focused in various situations.
- Polite Greetings: Teach your dog how to greet people and other dogs in a friendly, appropriate manner.
- Body Conditioning Exercises: Improve your dog’s strength and physical fitness through fun activities.
- Advanced Obedience: Master skills like leg weaves and heel work for enhanced control and responsiveness.
These classes build on the foundation established in Jess’ Dog Training puppy classes, ensuring a smooth transition to more advanced training.
Prerequisites: Attendance at Jess’ Dog Training puppy classes is required before enrolling in these classes.
Price: £120 for 5 weeks
Times: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7pm
Spaces: 3 dogs per class
Location: 1551 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH10 7AZ
Life Skills Classes
Life Skills Classes are designed to help your dog thrive in various environments while learning essential skills for safety and enjoyment. Each week, we’ll meet in different locations around Bournemouth and Poole, exploring both urban and rural settings. Topics covered include:
- Reliable Recall. Develop this crucial skill with practice around distractions, tailored to your dog’s abilities.
- Loose Lead Walking. Engage in activities that teach your dog to walk politely on a lead in both urban and rural environments.
- Emergency Stop. Learn this life-saving skill that can make all the difference in critical situations.
- Settling in Public. Discover techniques to help your dog relax in busy places.
- Polite Interactions. Teach your dog how to interact with people and other dogs appropriately.
- Canine Body Language.Understand what your dog is communicating in different environments and recognise their comfort levels.
- Confidence Building. A range of activities to encourage your dog to interact with their environment and build their confidence.
This is a rolling 4-week program, ideal for those looking to learn new skills or reinforce existing ones. You can join for just one block or continue each week to build on your dog’s progress.
Prerequisites: Designed for dogs 6 months and up. You do not have to have attended my Puppy or Teen classes to join Life Skills.
Price: £80 for 4 weeks
Times: Tuesday daytime
Spaces: maximum of 5 dogs per class
Location: Various sites across Bournemouth & Poole