EDTUK Adolescence Guide
Practical support for navigating your dog's teenage months with confidence.
 
Adolescence is one of the most misunderstood stages of a dog's development. Suddenly your once-responsive puppy seems to have forgotten everything they knew. Walks become more challenging, emotions run high, and owners are often left wondering where they have gone wrong.
 
The EDTUK Adolescence Guide has been created to reassure, educate and support you through this important stage. Written by Rachel, IMDT Qualified Dog Trainer & Behaviour Specialist, this beautifully designed guide explains the science behind adolescent behaviour and provides practical, positive strategies to help your dog mature into a calm, confident and emotionally resilient adult.
 
Inside you'll discover:
Understanding what happens during canine adolescence.
Why behaviour often appears to "go backwards".
Brain development and emotional regulation explained simply.
What is normal during the teenage months.
Supporting confidence through positive socialisation.
Practical training strategies for adolescent dogs.
Enrichment ideas to reduce frustration and promote calmness.
The importance of rest, routine and decompression.
Science-based guidance presented in an easy-to-read format.
A reassuring resource you can revisit whenever you need support.
 
Whether you're navigating pulling on the lead, selective hearing, increased excitement or emotional ups and downs, this guide will help you better understand your dog and provide the knowledge to support them with kindness, patience and confidence.