Practical Training for Teenage Dogs
The Calm Dog Workshop
With Wendy & Nikki
Help your teenage dog build focus and practise working calmly around other dogs in a small, supportive training group.
Led by Wendy from It’s a Dog’s Life St Helens and Nikki from Positive Steps Dog Training, these workshops give you practical guidance and time to work with your own dog, with other dogs providing a carefully managed distraction.
What to Expect
We’ll begin by building your dog’s focus and engagement with you, gradually working around other dogs at a distance they can manage. Each dog progresses at their own pace, with space and support throughout.
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Sessions include:
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Building focus around distractions
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Practising calm behaviour around other dogs
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Understanding your dog’s body language
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Practical skills to use on everyday walks
As the sessions progress, we may take some training outside, working towards a supported group walk when the dogs are ready.
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These sessions are ideal for owners looking for support with socialisation, behaviour, and understanding their dog in everyday situations.
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Small, controlled groups
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Structured interactions suited to the dogs attending
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Guidance throughout the session
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Support with behaviour and handling
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Understanding dog body language
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How to keep your dog calm around other dogs
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A practical, real-life approach