Teenage Dogs
Adolescence sucks. No one is their best selves in 8th grade, and it’s no different for our dogs.
Suddenly our sweet baby puppies turn into big, hormonal, spicy dogs. They stop listening to us, yell at us all the time, and start barking and lunging at people and other dogs!
But not only can you survive your dogs’ adolescence, you can thrive together!
With empathetic coaching, and proven methods, we can help you leave anxiety, frustration, and fear behind.
Teenagers!
Because baby puppies apparently aren’t bad enough!
“I trust my dog more. Before training, I was burnt out on trying to learn everything I could to the point I couldn't stomach anything about dogs. Now, I'm interested again and open to learning.”
— Tish B
Pathways to Success
Because training needs are so individual, we offer three different programs!
Virtual Coaching
Weekly one on one fully virtual coaching
30 minutes of video review
Curated resources and assignments
(Almost!) unlimited text and email support
Available worldwide!
$1200 per month
minimum of two months, most people take the program for 4-6 months
Hybrid Coaching
Weekly one on one coaching - combining in person and virtual
30 minutes of video review
Curated resources and assignments
(Almost!) unlimited text and email support
Available within 10 miles from Framingham, MA
$1200 per month
minimum of two months, most people take the program for 4-6 months
Field Trips
Excellent alternative to group classes, daycare or dog walking.
Twice weekly training outings (3-5 hours)
Outings include exercise, enrichment, training, and down time.
Available within 10 miles from Framingham, MA
$640 per month
For dogs up to three years old.
Intact dogs are welcome.
All training relationships start with a consultation. Consultations are all done digitally, and are $380. You can expect your consult to be about 60-90 minutes.Training is available in both English and Arabic During your consultation, Adam can advise on which training program will best help you reach your goals!
Please note: Although we always aim to accommodate client preferences, training program is ultimately subject to trainer discretion and availability.
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Curated Training Plans
At Flash of Brilliance, every team is an individual. Each training plan is created with the specific dog and guardian’s needs in mind.
We take pride in finding creative solutions for complex problems, and in working with people of different cultures, disabilities, learning histories, and goals. -
Evidence Based & Effective
It is important to us that our training programs are evidence based. Because of this, our methods are effective and ethical. We refer to the disciplines of behaviour analysis, ethology, neurobiology, psychology, and beyond to understand and treat complex behaviour problems, and raise healthy and happy dogs.
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Prioritized Emotional Support
Having a teenage dog is hard. We know firsthand how disappointing, frustrating, and overwhelming it can be. One of our top priorities is supporting guardians through the entire training process.
Your frustrations, fears, glimmers, and joys are always front of mind.
Has your teenage dog’s recall completely fallen apart?
It’s not uncommon for adolescent dogs to go from having a wonderful recall and always staying close to booking it after geese, or blowing off a recall to go say hi to a dog on the entire opposite side of the park!
Our Recall class is one of the most comprehensive and effective resources available! Off leash reliability is so much more than just coming when called, and we cover every aspect with ethical, effective training.
“A one year old dog has the dumbest brain it ever will”
- Sarah Stremming CDBC