What is Juvenile Manners Class?
Juvenile Manners is a dog obedience class specifically for dogs over 4 months and under 12 months of age. Juvenile puppies can sometimes be a handful for dog owners, so we designed a program to help you set your dog up for success. While we focus on general obedience exercises, we also work on self- and impulse control, focus, and relaxation exercises, or as we generally refer to them, manners.
With a Juvenile dog we want to keep up socialisation but also teach them to focus more on their owner and find to value and motivation in training. Training should be fun for both the dog owner and the dog. Our small group classes means that while you have exposure to other dogs it isn’t too overwhelming so we can get work dog focused on training with you.
Afterpay is now available for Group Classes, once enrolment form is complete we will post an email with a link to complete the payment.
What Happens in Juvenile Manners Class?
During Juvenile Manners Class we begin to focus on training – leaving socialisation to the end of class if it suits the students at the time. Our goal with Juveniles is to create more focus on the handler and relaxation to help with learning. During each session, you are given one on one time with your trainer – allowing us to also talk about and address issues that you may be having at home. Each session you learn specific exercises that becomes your homework for the week.
If you find that you need more support in your training you have options for discounted private sessions in combination with the class to give you more assistance in obtaining your training goals.
Exercises we cover
- Sit
- Down
- Doggy Zen
- Leave it
- Drop it
- On your Mat
- Stay
- Come when called
- Walking Politely on Leash
Topics we can cover
- Mild Reactivity
- Mouthing/Biting
- Jumping up
- Destructive Chewing
- Enrichment/mental stimulation
- Digging
- Anxiety/Fearful behaviour
- much more
Where is Juvenile Manners Class held?
Our classes are held inside our training space and store located at YMCA Vocational School, Cnr Limestone St & Murphy St Ipswich. Our indoor training space means that dogs can concentrate better on beginning their training journey and we don’t have to worry about rainy days or heat waves. Making it more comfortable for dogs and owners.
Would highly recommend Jen’s classes to anyone with a dog no matter their age! We have all learnt so much in just 6 weeks! Can’t wait for the next set of lessons to begin!
Charlotte of North Ipswich
When does Juvenile Manners Class Start?
We run 3 classes per week:
– Tuesday Night 6:30 p.m.
– Saturday Morning 9am
– Sunday Morning 9am
When you register for a class, pick the time and day that suits you best. Our classes are open enrollment, which means that you can start as soon as you are able—as early as the week you enroll.
What happens once I register for class?
- Once you have completed the below form you will be forwarded to Paypal to finalise your enrollment and payment for
class . - You will receive a confirmation email with links to our online orientation, Student Facebook group and a list of what you need to bring to class.
- Once you have registered you will be welcome to join in the next class on your selected day. If you need to change the day of your class at any point during the course then you need to text your trainer and advise of the day you wish to change to.
- * Some dogs are not able to learn best in a group class, due to over-excitement, fear or anxiety – if you feel that this might be your dog, discuss private training options with our trainers today.
Find out why the Australian Veterinary Association recommends reward based training here.
