Episode #276 The Teenage Puppy: Surviving Adolescent Regression (6–18 Months)

Your puppy was doing so well… and then suddenly they stopped listening.In this episode, we break down one of the most frustrating — and completely normal — stages of dog development: adolescence. Between 6 and 18 months, many puppies begin testing boundaries, ignoring cues, losing focus, and acting as if all previous training disappeared overnight.We cover: Why adolescent regression happens  Boundary testing and reinforcement history  Why most handlers accidentally raise expectations too quickly  How to reset training without starting over  Practical strategies for rebuilding consistency and reliability If your once-sweet puppy has entered their chaotic teenage phase, this episode will help you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and how to get through it without losing progress — or your sanity.Support the showFollow us on social mediaInstagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBellaSubscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources!Join our membership here.