The Adolescent Stage - Dog Cognition Skills Kick In - Learn How to Adapt.

Dog Training DisrUPted - A podcast by Billie Groom - Tuesdays

The adolescent stage can be very challenging, even for the most experienced dog owners, irrelevant of the dog's upbringing, breed or training history. In this episode, I refer to dogs that have had a traditional upbringing - that of the same home since puppyhood and exposed to socialization, non-aversive training, and positive experiences. When these dogs suddenly rebel and seemingly forget everything they learn, it is common to assume they are being disobedient, but really what is happ...