Welcoming a new puppy into your life is an exciting, heart-warming, and slightly chaotic experience. That first week sets the tone for...

Discover answers to the most common questions about our Assistance Dog Training Programme, including costs, suitability, tasks, certification, and how to get started with your dog

Have you ever seen your dog suddenly start sniffing the ground during training? Or perhaps they shake off like they’re wet—despite being...

Small dogs often have a reputation for being "bossy," "yappy," or overconfident—but what’s commonly referred to as “small dog syndrome”...

If you’ve ever tried to ignore your dog’s barking, jumping, or whining—only to find it suddenly gets worse—you’re not alone. Many dog...

Public access training is a crucial part of your assistance dog’s journey, but knowing when to start is just as important. Read our blog

Residential dog training is often debated, and understandably so. Many pet owners wonder if sending their dog away for an intensive...

Why Do Dogs Eat Poo? Causes & Solutions. Discover why dogs eat poo and how to stop it. From diet deficiencies to learned behaviours, anxiety

Discover how decompression walks can help reactive dogs reset and relax. Learn how low-stress walks reduce cortisol, ease reactivity, and

Embarking on the journey of training an assistance dog is a rewarding endeavour, and starting with a puppy can be a fantastic way to...

Fetch has long been a favourite game for dog owners, offering an easy way to burn energy. However, while fetch might seem like harmless...

Learn how to teach your dog to settle on cue with structured boundary training and independent relaxation skills. This guide covers practica

Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting time, filled with adorable moments and plenty of energy. However, puppies are naturally curious...

One of the biggest misconceptions about small dogs is that they are naturally "bossy" or "overconfident." However, behaviours labelled as...

Socialisation is a critical aspect of raising any dog, but for an assistance dog, it carries an extra layer of importance. When we think...

As a dog owner, it’s natural to want the very best for your furry companion, and that often includes training them to be well-behaved,...

When it comes to dog training, breaking bad habits and replacing them with new, desired behaviours can be quite a journey. One of the...

As dog owners, we want the best for our four-legged companions, ensuring they are happy, comfortable, and well-balanced in all...

Training your own assistance dog can be an incredibly rewarding journey. For many people with disabilities, these dogs become...

Training a dog is a journey filled with milestones, surprises, and plenty of learning opportunities—for both you and your canine...

Training an assistance dog is a rewarding experience, but like any journey, it must be approached with care, balance, and patience. One...

Medical Assistance Dogs are life-changing companions trained to assist people with various health conditions, offering support,...

Are you ever amazed by how much your dog sniffs? They experience the world in a way which we could never understand, our sense of smell...

At Adolescent Dogs, we see first-hand how successful residential training can be in improving training and behaviour problems, but we...