Supporting Owners of Adolescent Dogs
For adolescent and high-energy dogs (approximately 1 year +)
It's High Tide... Now What?
Your dog is now physically mature, but there’s some big emotions along for the ride whilst their brain develops and catches up to maturing!
Your once sweet, responsive dog is now testing boundaries, ignoring you, and making their own rules. Walks possibly feel chaotic. Your dog knows the right behaviour at home, but out and about in the real world it’s like they have no idea! You might feel like your dog's ears may as well be painted on for decoration only right now!
Or maybe your young rescue dog has settled in with you and is now showing new, unexpected behaviours that feel overwhelming and surprising. This stage can be exhausting and frustrating for dog parents —but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
At Your Canine Compass, we help you stay on course through the high tides of adolescence. With our expert guidance, this phase isn’t just about survival, it’s about building the skills and connection that will last a lifetime so you and your dog can thrive as a team!
What You’ll Learn With Us
✔ Focus in Chaos – Teach your dog to listen, even when distractions are high.
✔ Loose Lead Walking – Say goodbye to pulling and frustrating walks.
✔ Reliable Recall – No more selective hearing when it matters most.
✔ Impulse Control – Help your dog make better choices, from jumping up to chasing distractions.
✔ Breed Specific Outlets - No need to fight your dogs instincts, work with their motivations and find outlets to work as a team
✔ Confidence & Resilience – Reduce frustration, reactivity, and anxiety with the right training approach.
✔ What to do when sh*t hits the fan! - Learn how to handle those tricky situations like an off leash dog rushing over or a surprise runner sneaking up on you.
Adolescent Emotions ‘High Tide’ Group Class $250
Perfect for structured practice & social learning
5-week Wellington Dog Training course focusing on engagement plus realistic real world strategies & skills
Small group sizes for support & troubleshooting
Training designed for high-energy, easily distracted dogs
Class is held Saturday mornings and is designed for dogs aged 1-3 years old.
1:1 Adolescent Emotions ‘High Tide’ Coaching $750
Hands on support and personalised dog training
Bespoke 6 session coaching program with as much support as you need
Tailored coaching in public settings (or your home if that's where the troublesome behaviour happens) or online coaching is also available for this program
Custom strategies for your specific adolescent dog challenges
Ideal for owners who need more hands-on guidance on loose leash walking, recall, jumping up, barking & lunging, settling and relaxing in exciting environments etc.
Get started with your bespoke 1:1 program now!
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Proudly based in Wellington, New Zealand, we’re thrilled to offer our virtual services to dog owners worldwide. For group classes and one on one Wellington dog training, we service the Greater Wellington region including all Wellington suburbs and Lower Hutt.