⠀⠀Understanding Your Adolescent Dog⠀⠀⠀⠀
Is your puppy growing up and becoming more ⠀rebellious?⠀⠀
Don’t worry, it’s just a phase!⠀⠀⠀
Between 6-12 months, dogs enter adolescence, a time of dramatic hormonal changes and brain reorganisation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
This can lead to increased energy, exploration, and interaction, but also impulsiveness and frustration.⠀⠀⠀
*Top Tips to Help You Through This Phase:*⠀⠀⠀
1. Focus on physical and⠀behavioral needs⠀⠀⠀
🐶Engage your dog in structured play, exercise, ⠀and activities like searching games and scent puzzles.⠀⠀⠀
2. Prevent frustration⠀⠀⠀
🐶 Give your dog somethingto do before potentially⠀frustrating situations, like eating or socialising.⠀⠀⠀
3. Keep your pup stimulated⠀⠀⠀
🐶 Increase interactive games and variety in their routine⠀⠀⠀
4. Avoid punishment⠀⠀⠀
🐶Instead of scolding, distract and redirect your dog’s behavior.⠀⠀⠀
5. Keep your dog active⠀⠀⠀
🐶Provide longer walks, exploration, and nose work.⠀⠀⠀⠀
More information, you can Google it or get help from⠀your trainer.
Remember, this phase will pass, and with patience and understanding, you can help your dog navigate adolescence and become a well-adjusted adult dog.⠀⠀⠀
Have a wonderful day everyone🎶⠀⠀⠀⠀