15: Doodle Brain Under Construction: Understanding & Training Your Adolescent Dog

🐾 Does your once well-trained Doodle suddenly act like they’ve forgotten everything? Welcome to adolescence! In this episode, we dive into the mysterious and sometimes maddening adolescent dog phase —why it happens, what’s going on inside your dog’s brain, and how to keep training on track. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ What is a dog’s teenage phase, and when does it happen? ✔️ Why does my adolescent dog suddenly ignore training? ✔️ Is it normal for adolescent dogs to become more reactive, bark more, jump, bite, or lose impulse control? ✔️ Should I stop socializing my dog if they seem overstimulated? ✔️ How do I find adolescent dog training classes near me? ✔️ Why your dog’s training (and relationship with you) doesn’t stop at puppy class! 🐕 Think of it like this: "You wouldn’t pull your kid out of school after kindergarten and say, ‘You've got your letters. You’ve learned enough.’" – Corinne Gearhart Adolescence is a critical training phase where reinforcing skills, increasing enrichment, and maintaining structure helps your Doodle grow into a well-mannered, confident adult dog. 📖 Full show notes & resources → Click here 🎧 Hit play now and learn how to navigate your Doodle’s teenage phase with confidence! Searching for the perfect gift for yourself or a Doodle lover? 🎁🐾 The Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™ brings peace to pet parents and their energetic pups! This audio course adapts Dr. Karen Overall’s proven protocol just for Doodles, helping them settle and thrive. Treat yourself or surprise a Doodle parent with the gift of calm and a happier pup. Transform chaos into calm today!