 
"Thanks to Jenny we're much happier and confident people with our big pup. We started at puppy classes and since then Jenny has been essential to helping us with Sully's training. Sully grew up fast and soon became a real handful in so many different aspects, it was hard to maintain control of him and at the same time make sure we weren't making things worse. With Jenny's help within a few months already he's much improved, and we are so much more relaxed. She has taught us exactly how to handle situations that would arise, and how to understand and read our dog before we got ourselves all tangled up in a Sully situation. There was always a reason behind everything that was happening with Sully and Jenny has been spot on about all of the problems. We're now having much more fun with our big pup and we're able to enjoy all the silly cute things he does much much more as well as all the fun training at all the classes! He's still only 10 months and we still have a while to go but there is light at the end of this tunnel, and we are starting to see the really good dog that Sully can be! It's really impressive to watch Jenny with Sully and the other dogs, she really does have a natural ability which we could all learn from! I would HIGHLY recommend adolescent dogs to anyone! Thank you immensely Jenny!" - Phil & Laila with Sully (Golden Retriever)
"Tough course (Improvers) which made T.J and I work very hard and in doing so I saw him growing in confidence and enjoying his special time with me away from his two brothers. He is a smart little boy and learns quick in the park but I appreciate your patience in his stage shy problems in the hall. He has a good circle of friends at the park so he is quite the socialite, however the hall situation bought out the naughty side. He loves to learn and I will keep everything improving." Sandra Everist with TJ (JRT)
"The Beginners Course was excellent! We started off with such an over excited 6 month old staff, and now she is fabulous to live with. She has come on so much thanks to Jenny (and Anna and Glen on the dog walks!) The small class sizes and lots of one to one attention really worked, so much so that we even managed to pass with Distinction! Thanks you!" Ellie and Dan with Red (Staffie)
"Hmmm... its difficult to know where to start...We found adolescent dogs through a web search over a year ago. Since then we have trained both of our dogs through them Although we were taught all the lessons with our first dog we enjoyed it so much we took our second. A MASSIVE thanks to Jenny and Anna for helping us to have two fantastic (Not mad!!) Springers. Your guidance and support has enabled us to really enjoy our dogs hence the fact we have two now! We look forward to any further courses in the future. thank you"
(Emma & Drew with Poppy & Jaspa - Springer Spaniels)
"This class is fantastic!! (Mixed Ability Class) Mollie has already completed the beginners and improvers classes and in an enclosed environment does very well. HOWEVER being an excitable easily distracted Staffie, I have found it difficult to transfer her training into 'real life' situations outside. Working with other dogs in the Mixed Ability class in the 'real world' with support and advice from Jenny is an invaluable transition from indoor to outdoor. It was also great to be able to do training then go on the social walk afterwards, giving Mollie a playtime reward after the training class."
(Jane Martin with Mollie - Staffie)"
"Dear Aunty Jenny & Anna! Mummy said I could use the computer to say thankyou for making me a good boy! I came to the beginners class and the recall class. Not only did I learn how to be a good boy very quickly, I got cheese too! Mummy said that she was surprised and delighted with how you explained everything so easily and how quickly I learnt. She said we got out of it what we put in and although Ive been hard work (I doubt it!) all the lessons and homework were really good fun!.I sometimes come and see you on a Sunday at the walking group.Mummy and daddy tell me about all the valuable tips you show them on how to keep me the apple of their eye! Woof woof lick lick! Bertie x" (Diane with Bertie - Labrador x Dalmation)
"I just wanted to say thank you for helping my dog gain confidence with other dogs and also listen to me a lot more. He's still my little baby no matter what you say!!! :)" Claire Chitty with Toby (Miniature Schnauzer)
"Josh and I would like to thank you and everyone else at Adolescent Dogs for helping us train Monty. We are really looking forward to working with you all again in the future classes." Josh and Renee with Monty (Cocker Spaniel)
"I just wanted to say how BRILLIANT its been getting me and Dave off to a great start. Clicker training is just fantastic and Dave and I both love an excuse for a quick 5 min 'session' when we're out walking or in the house or garden. It seems to be such a quick positive easy way to communicate with your dog and it's obvious he's loving learning and getting lots from it all too. He adores getting it right and his face just lights up when he's cracked a new command! You've made everything really clear and simple for us and I can't believe how much has been possible, in such a short space of time, with a young pup." Owner of Dave (Cocker Spaniel)
"Great course, really good fun, and informative. I liked the way it was tailored to individual dogs, and wasn't a one size fits all - particularly helpful when asking a 5 year old newf to do new skills! Thank you Jenny" (Cheryl with Tilly - Newfoundland)
"Did you enjoy the course? = It was fabulous - very enjoyable, informative and great social aspects for dogs and owners
Were you happy with the methods used?= fabulous - away from food based and very much on bonding with your dog and working as a partnership - great
Did you feel like you got enough individual attention? = Absolutely - the more you ask, and the more you listen the more you get from the course
Did you get along with your instrcutors? = Yes - all brilliant and all have loads to give
Your Testimonial: = This was brilliant - it gave me 8 hours to focus just on Twizzle to learn and experiment with new ideas, and to broaden my own training methods. Fabulous, individual and most of all fun!" (Cheryl with Twizzle - Newfoundland after completing the Recall Workshop)
"You were recommended to me by my vet who said you were the best in the area. I can't thank you enough for all your help! The mixture of one to one tuition with the workshops has greatly benefited us and we are so much more confident now. Training with distractions was exactly what we needed (we dont have a problem when its just us). I'm looking forward to joining one of your advanced classes and look forward to training with you all again soon!" (Mr & Mrs Walsh with Bear - GSD)
"Good basic principles covered in a nice atmosphere and a small group, meaning that one to one "coaching" was there. Some great owner training principles as well as dog handling aspects also covered. Lottie's doing well and mastering the basics - many thanks." (Fiona Bride with Lottie - Labrador)
"I had a very naughty little staffie about 6 weeks ago. Biting, barking being a right little you know. I attended the beginners course and was so impressed with the professionalism and help I recieved I now have a staffie that does what he is told! A very big thankyou to Jenny and Anna." (Andy Watson with Bailey - Staffordshire Bull Terrier)"
"The beginners class provides an excellent grounding for all dogs. Jenny and Anna teach kind techniques which encourage respect and harmony between dog and owner, giving optimum results. Small class sizes which ensure individual attention as required are great value for money. Plus, you get excellent customer service, as Jenny is always happy to help by phone or email if you have any concerns between classes. Both Mollie and I thoroughly enjoyed the beginners course and love the walking group. We will definatley be doing more! I would highly recommend Adolescent Dogs to anyone (& frequently do)." (Jane Martin with Mollie -Staffie)
"The beginners course was fantastic and Stanley can now do all the things we learnt and we would love to continue to the next level. Many thanks for all your help, he's a very good boy now! kind regards Cathy" (Cathy Baileff with Stanley - Dachshund)
"Thank you for all your patience and hard work with Raj and me. (I think we were quite a challenge!) Raj is definitely much easier to control on the lead now. The recall is also improving. Thank you for being so encouraging and generous with your time when I felt we were making no progress. As you said, the important thing is to be consistent and not give up. I felt your courses were very good value and the locations very suitable." (Rachel Hodder with Raj - Flat Coat Retriever)
"Hi Jenny, I just wanted to say thank you for all your help and advice. Dylan is getting much better and is getting used to being left, although he does like to curl up on the sofa when we are not about! Since he has gone to work with my husband he is not as clingy. We bought him a crate and he is happy to curl up in there and go to sleep. We are still in the process of moving the crate further from the bedroom at night."
"I managed to finish a pint and a half (rather than half a pint) thanks to your pups in pubs group! I can now sit and have a drink in peace and enjoy having my dog with me" (Owner of George - Jack Russel Terrier)
"Thanks so much to you all for the recall class. The venue was ideal although Scooby was happier outside. Your help,patience and understanding is much appreciated. Thanks too for the extra support and advice.You have given us the confidence to put all your training into practice. Scooby enjoyed the sessions and we look forward to joining you on the walks in the future." (Teresa Searson with Scooby - Staffie)
"I'd just like to thank you all for all your hard work. We've really enjoyed all the classes and look forward to the next pool party!"
"The course was beneficial and covered more than I expected. I found the weekly handouts and advice sheets very helpful and thought the instructor was excellent."
"I felt I had plenty of one to one attention from all the instructors in the class and thought the class was a great size. I really felt part of the group and met lots of new people"
"I like the way you use positives and never put people down. You empower the adults you train."
"Without you, my dog wouldnt have been able to lie down. Also I felt you coming to the house was very good and helpful"
"Great class, got much more individual attention than I would have expected from a group class. Really friendly and helpful instructors."
"Very good informative tuition from an instructor with excellent knowledge of dogs and training."
"Thank you for all your help! I look forward to seeing you on the next course!"
"Thank you so much! You have really helped build my confidence with Buddy and I can already see a massive amount of improvement in such a short amount of time."
"I really enjoyed the classes, it's great to get a response without using food! Especially with a hungry labrador!"
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