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The YCA has set out to create something that goes beyond traditional puppy training classes. We understand that sometimes working through a behavioural issue with your dog can feel isolating.
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From £10 per session

Junior dog training classes
at our Leeds-based centre

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Junior dog classes tailored towards graduates of puppy training. 
  • Take your puppy training to the next level
  • Troubleshoot any new, unwanted adolescent behaviours your dog may be displaying before they escalate into adulthood
  • Build a great relationship with your dog
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Weekly classes

6 consecutive, weekly classes at our Leeds academy. Each class is 45mins. 

Group WhatsApp chat

Get support from our team, share progress, ask questions & help each other.

Small group size

Classes are limited to 6 junior dogs per class so you’ll get plenty of 1-2-1 attention. 

Online Training Guide

Our training guide will support you through each stage of the course. 

What you learn
Recall

The big one! Nothing will fulfil a dog and owner like enjoying off-lead freedom. However, if you’re like most owners and can’t trust your dog’s behaviour while off lead, then giving them that freedom may seem like light years away. Less freedom = a more pent up dog which may see a ‘decline’ in our dogs behaviour pushing us even further away from our recall goals. Arrghhh!! Group class allows you to advance your recall around the distraction of multiple other dogs - a great place to practise success before taking your dog to the park.

Peace of mind that they're going to come back, 100% of the time
Enjoy off-lead walks and freedom
What you learn
Lead Walking

All dogs need the skill of lead walking around distractions. Whether reactive or just so you can visit nice places and be sociable it's important we reach a minimum standard of lead walking.

Keep your dog by your side without them pulling
Make walks a pleasurable experience & reduce reactivity
Be a confident and productive member of doggy society
What you learn
Structured Play

Did you know that dogs are pre-programmed to play? Neglecting their need to play is actually akin to neglecting other needs like sleep, food and water. IF we were to do that, we’d be having big problems! We find that if we fail to meet these needs, we create a “pressure cooker” situation.

Release your dogs pent up energy
Reduce stimulation & impulse over novel things
What you learn
Place Training

Place training is a great way to get your dog to settle and remain in control when needed. Practise your place training around lots of other moving dogs, humans and any other distractions the YCA trainers might throw at you.

Get your dog to settle
Remain in control when distractions are present
What you learn
Recall
Recall
Recall
What you learn
Lead Walking
Lead Walking
Lead Walking
What you learn
Structured Play
Structured Play
Structured Play
What you learn
Place Training
Place Training
Place Training

Who are our junior dog training classes for?

Graduates of YCA puppy training, aged 5-8 months

If your dog is over 8 months, or hasn’t taken part in YCA training before, please get in touch to see how we can help.

How our junior dog training classes work

Enrol in a class

Complete our 6-week puppy class or enrol in one of our other puppy training options, before your dog reaches 16 weeks of age. Between the ages of 5-8 months, you can enrol in our junior class.

Meet your trainer & fellow students

In your first week, you’ll meet your expert dog trainer and fellow junior students. Here’s when you and your pup begin your journey.

Work to class curriculum

We will work to a junior class schedule which will take you and your dog through 6-weeks of junior training designed to develop your adolescent into a well-mannered, adult dog.

Weekly classes

Every week you will learn something new in our junior classes, where your dog will also get to interact with other dogs.

Graduation

At the end of six weeks of classes, your dog will officially be a graduate of the Yorkshire Canine Academy.

More than a club

Be part of a community

The YCA has set out to create something that goes beyond traditional puppy training classes. We understand that sometimes working through a behavioural issue with your dog can feel isolating (especially if you’re a new, or first time puppy owner), our group sessions offer a space to bring like minded people who have been through similar experiences together.

State of the art facilities

Coffee shop

Relax with a coffee in our coffee shop before or after your training sessions and test your dog’s ability to do nothing before trying it out in the real world.

Canopy

We have a large canopy in our field so, come rain, hail or shine we can continue your dogs training in shelter and shade. 

Enclosed training field

Our large training field is perfect for training your dog in a safe environment while enabling us to increase the level of distraction they face.

Yorkshire Canine Store

Pick up all the equipment you might need for training your dog in our onsite store. We stock various leads, collars, toys and dog food, making us your one stop shop for all things dog!

Air-conditioned/heated dog room

Our dog room is air-conditioned in the summer months and heated through the winter so no matter what the weather, your dogs can rest in comfort between their training sessions.

Living room

Separate to our consultation space we have a mock living room for you to practice the art of doing nothing with your dog.

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Meet the team

Yorkshire Canine Academy is a team of expert trainers and behaviourists. We use cutting-edge, motivational techniques for dog training. Tailoring our methods to each dog's specific needs, we ensure that our approach stays at the forefront of canine behaviour and training.

Meet them all
Jacob
Head Trainer & Co-Founder
Ian
Head Trainer & Co-Founder
Chloe
Cat Herder
Dan
Trainer
Suzanne
Social media Manager
Elisha
Junior Dog Trainer
Jake
Junior Dog Trainer
Once your dog has graduated

What next?

Upon graduating from junior class your dog should have most of the skills they need to be a well-mannered member of society. If you’d still like a little extra help, we offer 1-2-1 training, kickstarter days, and residential training for adult dogs.

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Junior dog training classes FAQs

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Who is eligible to join junior class?

Any dogs who have graduated from either puppy training or puppy classes at YCA are invited to join junior class.

Can my 7 month old [insert dog breed] join junior classes?

Yes, our junior classes are for dogs aged between 5-8 months.

My dog finds it hard to concentrate - how long is the class?

Junior class runs for 45mins each week, if we feel like the dogs are tired, we’ll have a short break in the middle to give them a rest, and a chance for you to grab a coffee and refuel.

I have a partner/kids/roommate who wants to be involved in the training, can I bring them along?

Yes please! The more the merrier, anyone involved in your pups training should come along. This ensures you’re all on the same page and means consistency for your dog.