The Rebel Teenagers Academy
The “Survival Plan” to turn the teenage crisis into an unbreakable relationship!
Has your adorable puppy turned into a rebellious teenager?
Does it feel like your wonderful, focused puppy has suddenly forgotten you exist? Have they developed “selective hearing,” become more interested in the environment than in you, or started reacting impulsively to things that never bothered them before?
Don’t panic! It’s a normal (and temporary) phase
Adolescence (typically between 6 months and 2 years) is a period of massive hormonal and brain changes. Your dog isn’t defying you: their brain is “under construction” as they decide whether to stay within the family group or disband to start a new one. This is often when struggles appear, but it is also the best time to act to prevent these behaviours from becoming habits.
The Rebel Teenagers Academy is your “Survival Plan”
This unique hybrid programme combines essential group theory with 100% tailored individual practice to give you the tools you need.
Our Method: No rigid obedience or intimidation. We use concept games to reshape your teenager’s brain, manage arousal, and power up your relationship,.
Programme Details
A 7-step journey designed for fast, long-lasting real-life results:
- 1 Strategic Workshop / Masterclass (1h): “Canine Adolescence: A Survival Plan Through Games” (available in-store or via video call) to understand the theory without stressing your dog.
- 6 Transformation Sessions (1h each): One-to-one (Online, In-store, or At Home) for personalized coaching based on our proven Teenage Transformation Plan.
Recommended Pace: To see concrete progress and get concrete results, we advise completing one session per week. The programme is designed to be completed in a maximum of three months.
Exclusive Rebel Dogs Bonuses ✨
Because your success doesn’t stop when the lesson ends, joining the Academy gives you premium support:
- 🎥 Filmed Sessions: Just like for all our members, your individual sessions are filmed. You receive the recording after each class to review the explanations and observe your progress.
- 💻 Client Platform Access: You get private access to our online platform containing “step-by-step” game cards to review the games at home without getting lost.
- 🤝 Continuous Support: You benefit from ongoing support throughout the coaching period (up to 3 months) to troubleshoot struggles and adjust games between sessions.
Your Session Syllabus
The Launch Webinar: “Understanding Adolescence” (1h) Before we practice, we must understand. We will lay the theoretical foundations: the impact of hormones, brain remodelling, and why we are going to stop commanding and start playing (and why it works better!).
The 6 Transformation Sessions (One-to-One) A personalised coaching plan to work on key concepts:
1. Canine Adolescence & Foundations: We start by re-establishing the connection. We will work on Proximity and Orientation so your dog starts seeing you as the most interesting thing in the environment again.
2. The Relationship Bank Account: At this age, the bond naturally takes a hit. We will learn to make massive “deposits” into your Relationship Bank Account so your dog wants to be with you. We will also introduce the first levels of distraction management.
3. Minding Your Own Business: The world is fascinating! We will teach your dog that what is happening over there is none of their business. This is the key to stress-free walks without pulling toward every distraction.
4. The Dimmer Switch: Teenagers often go from 0 to 100 in a split second. We will work on your dog’s ability to regulate their Arousal and switch emotional states fluidly.
5. Calmness for Teenagers: Calmness is a vital life skill to prevent impulsive decisions. We will reinforce calmness in the face of distractions and work on lead management as a communication tool (and not a restraint).
6. Managing “Blips” & Troubleshooting: Setbacks (“blips”) happen. This final session arms you with emergency strategies to manage the unexpected (sudden fears, reactivity) and protect your dog’s confidence in all circumstances.
What I often hear from parents of teenagers…
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“He was a perfect puppy, and overnight, he stopped listening completely.”
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“As soon as he sees another dog, he pulls like crazy and forgets I exist.”
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He has become fearful or reactive to things he already knew (like a bin or a noise).”
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“He has ‘wax in his ears’: I call him, he looks at me, and deliberately runs the other way.”
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“He is impossible to live with at home: he can’t settle and demands attention constantly.”
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“I feel like I’m starting from scratch.”
These struggles are normal!
Adolescence is the most critical period (and the #1 cause of rehoming), but with our “Survival Plan,” it is also an incredible opportunity to build a relationship stronger than ever before.
FAQ – Your Questions, Our Answers:
1. What age is this for?
From about 6 months up to 2 years (or even 3 years for larger breeds). If you notice “selective hearing,” sudden independence, or behaviour changes, this is for you!
2. Why must I finish in 3 months?
Adolescence is a period of rapid change. One session per week allows us to keep the momentum, prevent rehearsal of unwanted behaviours (what they rehearse, they become!), and see concrete progress quickly.
3. My dog barks or pulls a lot, can I participate?
Yes, that is exactly why the practical sessions are individual. We work at their pace, without the stress of a group class which could be too difficult for a sensitive teenager.
4. Where do the sessions take place?
The Workshop takes place in a group setting (In-store or Video Call). The practical sessions are held according to your needs: at your home, outdoors, at the boutique (60 rue Saint-Lazare, Angers), or online.
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Because a well-understood teenager becomes an extraordinary dog. 🐾