Puppies transition from puppy-hood to adolescents between the fourth and fifth month of age. The fifth month marks the beginning of adolescence when dogs become more rambunctious and obnoxious. Furthermore, teenage dogs start to run away from their owners during this phase and can become more destructive, reactive, vocal, fearful, anxious or aggressive. 

Our adolescent group classes are offered at the Jeanne-Mance park* on the corner of Duluth and Esplanade, in Montreal, to dogs between 4 months and 11 months of age. Dogs 6 months and older will normally start to reproduce; therefore, dogs who attend group classes will have to bring proof of sterilization (females only); we don't want accidental babies ;-) Below is a summary of our course content. 

Classes are ongoing which means you can register at any time. Click on the link below for the registration and weaver forms. Payments can be made online or physically at the Dogue Shop. We accept Interac, cash, and e-transfers. Please note, we do not accept credit cards or checks. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about our adolescent dog group classes. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and treats. NOTE: There are no refunds after classes have started. Class dates are not transferable, exchangeable, movable, or modifiable. 

Adolescent Class # 1 
Topic: Breed specifics
Exercise: Clicker introduction
Training: Target training
 
Adolescent Class # 2 
Topic: Reactivity
Exercise: Loose leash
Training: Check-in + 3Ds

Adolescent Class #3
Topic: Adolescence 201
Exercise: Husbandry behaviours
Training: Come + 3Ds
 
Adolescent Class #4
Topic: Adolescence 101
Exercise: Impulse control
Training: Sit + 3Ds

Adolescent Class #5
Topic: Social learning
Exercise: Attachment
Training: Advanced Brain Games

This one-hour long class is highly informative and fun because we use relationship-building exercises, positive reinforcement, and sometimes clicker training to attain our goals. Owners and adolescent dogs will learn how to work through life's various situations such as greeting people, leashed dogs, sit, and come when called. We will spend time outside, so come prepared. make sure to dress appropriately, bring water, and treats.

We will also cover basic adolescent problems such as biting, toilet training, crate training, reactivity, walking, and much more. In our classes, there are NO choke, prong, electric, or shock collars. We use the latest science to teach you how to educate your dog.

Mondays 19:30 to 20:30

You must register for this class. To receive the forms and make your deposit please email info@dogueshop.com If you wish to start on a specific week, make sure to register sooner than later as there are limited spaces.

* Weather permitting

We all know dogs age fast. One day our puppy is seven weeks old, the next day we realize it is now seven years old. Dogs are considered seniors at seven years old, or sixty-two in human years, and with age comes a variety of changes and challenges. Senior dogs suffer from physical illnesses and diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, distended cardiomyopathy, and sensory loss. The brain also ages and dogs can suffer from dementia and other brain dysfunctions. Loss of sight, hearing, and smell do not always trouble dogs, but they impact human life and make it more challenging. 

In the senior group class, we will cover topics such as the ageing brain and body, supplements, sensory deprivation, and practical solutions to everyday challenges of living with a senior dog. Each week we will do an exercise and train a specific behaviour, both of which are aimed at improving dog and human quality of life.  

Classes are ongoing which means you can register at any time. Click on the link below for the registration and weaver forms. Payments can be made online or physically at the Dogue Shop. We accept Interac, cash, and e-transfers. Please note, we do not accept credit cards or checks. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about our senior dog group classes. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and treats. NOTE: There are no refunds after classes have started. Class dates are not transferable, exchangeable, movable, or modifiable. 

Senior Class # 1 
Topic: Ageing Brain
Exercise: Brain Games
Training: Stop
 
Senior Class # 2 
Topic: Ageing Body
Exercise: Messages
Training: Relax

Senior Class #3
Topic: Power Balls
Exercise: Husbandry Behaviours
Training: Stand
 
Senior Class #4
Topic: Loss of Sensory Input
Exercise: Stimulate Senses
Training: Find It

Senior Class #5
Topic: Limbic System
Exercise: Reintroduce Crate
Training: Go

These one-hour long classes are highly informative and useful because we introduce practical exercises through positive reinforcement, and sometimes clicker training to attain our goals. Owners and senior dogs will learn how to work through life's ever-changing situations such as pain, dementia, restlessness, disorientation, and use of memory. We will spend time outside, so come prepared. make sure to dress appropriately, bring water, and treats.

We will also cover basic senior problems such as inappropriate elimination, barking, wondering at night, and much more. In our classes, there are NO choke, prong, electric, or shock collars. We use the latest science to teach you how to address your ageing dog's needs.

Tuesdays 18:00 to 19:00

You must register for this class. To receive the forms and make your deposit please email info@dogueshop.com If you wish to start on a specific week, make sure to register sooner than later as there are limited spaces.

* Weather permitting