Dose of Dog S2 #8 - Surviving your Dog's Adolescent/Teenage Years

<p>Heather, from embark in Eau Claire, WI, takes us through training our dogs for desired behaviors. Not just what to do, but the psychology behind it.</p> <p>Surviving your Dog’s Adolescent/Teenage Years</p> <p>- Just like humans, adolescent and teenage years have their unique challenges. It lasts from when a puppy is just a few months old until they are 2-3 years old.</p> <p>- What behaviors are prevalent among teenage dogs, such as impulsivity and focusing issues</p> <p>- Why dogs get relinquished to shelters at a higher percentage during this time. It’s a hard time for both dog and human</p> <p>- Heather explains the “why” behind the behaviors and the steps that can be taken. And that includes LOTS OF PATIENCE</p> <p>- “Burning off Energy” is not a simple fix. Instead, its much deeper than that. Including rewarding desired behaviors with treat stations.</p> <p>- Its okay to avoid things as opposed to forcing a behavior</p>