Course Details
The adolescent dog undergoes an incredible change, from energy to sociability to hormonal changes and the brain. This time is often confusing and frustrating for owners because some changes can be unexpected and unwelcome! But are the changes you're seeing "normal" for most dogs, or is it indicating a bigger issue? Are the changes temporary or potentially permanent? And what can you do about them?
Fortunately, we have science! Although much about the adolescent dog remains a mystery, we do know some things, and this knowledge can be a powerful guide to help you in your adolescent dog's journey. Get ready to dive into the science, and let's get to know the adolescent dog brain!
About the Instructor:
Dr. Sophie Liu (she/her) originally fell in love with dog behavior when she found herself with a very challenging and aggressive Doberman mix. That experience pushed Dr. Liu to dive deeply into animal behavior, dog training, and eventually to veterinary medicine. After graduating from Cornell University College of Veterinary medicine, she entered private practice in small animal general medicine and attended a behavior medicine residency at San Francisco SPCA.
She is passionate about objectivity and evidence-based practices when it comes to dog behavior, but at the core of everything is her love for dog training. She is currently training her youngest Doberman for protection sports.
