Group Classes

At Evolution K9, our Adolescent / Adult Group Classes are designed to help older dogs build better obedience, improve behaviour, and develop calmer, more balanced responses in a structured group environment. Whether your dog is entering the challenging adolescent stage or is already an adult in need of more guidance, these classes provide the opportunity to strengthen training foundations and improve real-world reliability.

Our 6-week course is ideal for dogs who need help with focus, lead manners, responsiveness, and overall behaviour around distractions. Many adolescent and adult dogs know what they want to do, but not always what they should do. These classes are designed to help channel that energy and mindset into calmer, clearer, and more obedient behaviour.

Using the NeMo® method, we teach dogs and owners how to communicate effectively through the leash using clear, consistent guidance. With no treats, no toys, and no bribery, our training focuses on building understanding, structure, and trust so dogs learn to make better choices because they genuinely understand what is being asked of them.

What the course is designed to help with

As dogs grow older, behavioural issues can become more noticeable or more deeply ingrained if left unaddressed. Our Adolescent / Adult Group Classes are designed to help with:

• General obedience
• Loose lead walking
• Focus and engagement around distractions
• Calm behaviour in the presence of other dogs and people
• Building social stability and neutrality
• Improving impulse control
• Strengthening responsiveness to the handler
• Reinforcing boundaries and structure
• Developing better habits in everyday situations

This course is ideal for owners who want to improve their dog’s behaviour in a realistic setting while gaining the skills and confidence to continue that progress outside of class.

Why group classes?

Training in a group environment gives dogs the opportunity to learn in the presence of real-world distractions while remaining in a controlled and supportive setting. This can be especially valuable for adolescent and adult dogs who may struggle to focus, become over-excited, or find it difficult to remain calm around other dogs and people.

Group classes help dogs learn that obedience still applies even when the environment is more stimulating. They also help owners become more confident in handling their dog under pressure, with practical guidance they can carry into everyday life.

What to expect

Over the course of 6 weeks, you and your dog will be guided through structured sessions that focus on improving obedience, behaviour, and communication. Each class is designed to build on the previous one, creating steady progress over time and helping both dog and owner develop better habits and understanding.

You will learn how to communicate clearly using NeMo cues, when to apply guidance effectively, and how to help your dog remain calmer, more attentive, and more responsive in a group setting. The goal is not simply to get your dog through a class, but to help create lasting improvements that carry over into daily life.

Who these classes are for

Our Adolescent / Adult Group Classes are suitable for dogs who are beyond the early puppy stage and are ready to work on more developed obedience and behaviour. They are ideal for dogs who need more structure, more consistency, and more practice working calmly around distractions.

Whether your dog is excitable, distracted, lacking boundaries, or simply in need of more polished obedience, this course provides a supportive and practical way to move forward.

Why choose Evolution K9?

At Evolution K9, we are passionate about helping dogs and owners build stronger relationships through structure, trust, and honest communication. We understand that adolescence can be a particularly challenging stage, and that adult dogs can still make meaningful progress with the right guidance.

Our Adolescent / Adult Group Classes are designed to help dogs become more stable, more thoughtful, and more reliable, while helping owners gain the confidence and understanding needed to lead them properly. We believe every dog can be helped, and our goal is always to provide training that creates real, lasting change.

If you want to improve your dog’s obedience, focus, and behaviour in a structured and supportive environment, our 6-week Adolescent / Adult Group Classes are the perfect next step.