Tweeners Class

Tweeners Class: For adolescent dogs navigating the big feelings and big changes of growing up

If your sweet puppy has recently turned into a wild teenager seemingly overnight—jumping, barking, ignoring cues they definitely knew last week—you’re not alone. Welcome to the Tweeners phase!

This class is designed specifically for dogs in their adolescent stage (generally 5 to 18 months), a time marked by big brain changes, bigger emotions, and a sometimes baffling lack of impulse control. We’ll help you understand what’s happening under the surface and guide you and your dog through this transitional life stage with empathy, connection, and science-based training.

Each week, we’ll work on foundational skills (like recall, polite greetings, and stationing) while building emotional regulation, motivation, and connection between you and your dog. We’ll use concepts to support your dog’s whole-being development—not just obedience. And we’ll keep things light, fun, and rewarding for everyone (because adolescent dogs aren’t the only ones who get overwhelmed).

Expect games, enrichment, movement, sniffing, and lots of reinforcement. We’ll talk about breed tendencies, behavior changes, and how to work with your dog’s unique personality instead of fighting against it. You'll leave with a better understanding of your dog's brain, new tools for navigating tricky moments, and a deeper bond with your four-legged teen.

This class is for:

• Adolescent dogs (approx. 5–18 months)

• Dogs with a basic foundation of socialization and previous training

• Guardians ready to learn, play, and support their pups through the messy middle

Let’s make growing up a little easier—for both ends of the leash.

Schedule

Tuesdays May 13, 20, 27 & June 3rd

6pm to 7pm

Location

2300 Myrtle Ave Suite 220, St. Paul, MN