Transform Your Wild Adolescent Dog Into a Calm, Focused Companion
If your dog is pulling, ignoring you outside, or acting like they’ve suddenly “forgotten” all their manners — you’re not alone. Adolescence is the most challenging stage of dog ownership, especially for energetic young males.
Our Good Dog Classes in Bristol help you turn chaos into confidence with a clear, modern training system that fits real life.
Choose from:
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£149.99 — 4 Classes
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£199.99 — 4 Classes + 1 Private Session
Flexible scheduling. Friendly trainers. Real progress every week.
Why Owners Trust HoundPlus for Adolescent Dog Training
A Clear, Easy-to-Follow Training Framework
No jargon, no outdated methods — just a practical system designed for distracted adolescent dogs who struggle with impulse control, lead pulling, and engagement outdoors.
Expert Instruction from Bristol’s Leading Dog Behaviourist
Taught by Nick Benger, professional dog trainer and dog behaviourist featured on Amazon Prime’s The Pack, alongside our team of qualified instructors who genuinely care about your success.
Optional 1:1 Coaching for Faster Results
Add a private session to work on walking, recall, jumping, reactivity or home-based problem behaviours. Ideal for dogs who need individual attention.
Real Results for Real Owners
“Changed our lives and given Diggle a quality of life that we don't think he has ever had before.”
— Laura, Bristol
What Your Dog Will Learn in Good Dog Class
Core Skills for Everyday Life
Our training focuses on the behaviours adolescent dogs struggle with most:
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Loose lead walking without pulling
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Calm behaviour around people and other dogs
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Reliable recall (even with distractions)
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Settling and impulse control
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Polite greetings
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Focus and engagement outdoors
These are the foundations for a dog you can trust on walks — not just in a training hall.
Designed Specifically for Adolescent Dogs
They’re going through a developmental stage where:
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Hormones spike
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Focus drops
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Impulse control temporarily disappears
We help you navigate this stage with clarity, consistency and expert coaching.
How the Good Dog Course Works
Step 1 — Choose Your Training Option
Select 4-class access or add a private 1:1 session for personalised coaching.
Step 2 — Complete Checkout
You’ll automatically secure your place.
Step 3 — Tell Us About Your Dog
We’ll send a short form so we can tailor the training to your needs.
Step 4 — Book Classes That Fit Your Schedule
Using our app, you can attend weekly sessions at any of our Bristol locations.
Need technical help? Email info@houndplus.com or call 07925 790775.
Class Schedule & Bristol Locations
We run Good Dog classes across Bristol every week using our flexible open-enrolment system, meaning you can start on any week and progress at your own pace. Choose the time and location that suits your routine:
Hengrove Church — Wednesdays at 5:00pm
A convenient after-work class ideal for dogs who benefit from a quieter training environment.
St Annes Park — Fridays at 12:00pm
A calm midday session perfect for energetic adolescent dogs needing structured training.
Hengrove Park — Saturdays at 12:30pm
A spacious weekend class with plenty of room for practicing real-world loose lead walking and engagement.
Dundridge Park — Sundays at 12:00pm
A popular weekend slot near Troopers Hill with a natural setting great for recall and distraction work.
All locations are easily accessible, and you’re free to mix and match classes to fit your schedule each week.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Can I Start?
Immediately. We use open enrolment, so you can begin any week and never fall behind.
What Age Is Best for Good Dog Classes?
Perfect for dogs 6+ months, especially adolescents.
If your dog is younger, check out our Puppy Classes instead.
My Dog Finished Puppy Class but Is Under 6 Months — Can We Join?
Yes. Good Dog is ideal for maintaining progress before adolescence kicks in.
After Your Course — Keep the Momentum Going
Most owners continue into our HoundPlus Memberships, where you get:
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Ongoing support
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A community of owners
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Advanced training options (Hoopers, Scentwork, Tracking, etc.)
This is where you turn your dog into the companion you always imagined.
Ready for Calmer Walks and Better Behaviour?
Start your dog’s transformation today — join the next Good Dog Class below.
Modern, effective training that actually works in the real world.
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