Individual Training Options for Your Dog Training Clients
By Ben Kersen
We all know there a number of ways to get a dog trained, but less thought about is how to best get the owner trained too! There are a few options to consider when starting an individual training client.
Until Next Time,
Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs
Victoria, BC
http://www.wonderdogs.ca
Two Sets of Rules for Dogs?
By Ben Kersen
If you’re a trainer you have probably heard clients complain that their spouse or visitors or kids aren’t being consistent with rules for the dog. Is it possible that the dog can learn there are 2 (or 3 or more) sets of rules he lives by depending on who he is with?
Until Next Time,
Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs
Victoria, BC
http://www.wonderdogs.ca
Can you have your stick and eat it too? Is it possible to have a dog that understands 2 sets of rules?
Complaints from Clients
By Ben Kersen
When meeting a new client (whether they are interested in our Group Dog Training Classes, Individual Dog Training Lessons or our Professional Dog Trainers program) they come with some common complaints and negative attitudes about their dogs. They are often at their wits end and mentally have their dog partway to the local animal shelter. Most have tried other dog trainers with little to no luck and have pretty much given up all hope of living the life they envisioned when they first brought their furry friend home. Thankfully, for whatever reason, they decided to give their dog one last try and called Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs for help. And I am always so glad they did as most of the problems I see can not only be resolved but can be resolved very quickly.
Over the next few blogs I will cover some of the most common dog complaints we get from our new customers and outline some steps in dealing with these issues.
Until Next Time,
Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs
Victoria, BC
www.wonderdogs.ca
Safety and Your Wonderdog (or perhaps not so much of a Wonderdog!):
By Ben Kersen
“Ben, be careful.” “Ben, don’t fall dear.” “Ben, look out for the…” These were the constant reminders during my childhood from Mrs. Kersen, my dear mother. Despite her best intentions, I managed to acquire my share of scraped knees and bumped foreheads.
As doggie parents, we are responsible for our four-legged children’s safety. Speaking of children, could you imagine leaving a young toddler to play near traffic without supervision? If you love your dog, and want to enjoy its company to a ripe old age, I would encourage you to take the same precautions as you would for a baby and more—dogs are MUCH faster!! Since opening my business (Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs) 30 years ago, I have seen some close calls… don’t let this be you!
All the good nutrition, training, and your loving care can be destroyed instantly by an accident if your dog isn’t safety trained. The next few blog posts (which were taken from my previous newsletter, Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs News & Tips) will offer general suggestions, but should not be used instead of going for active training with a qualified trainer. For more info on training, visit my website www.wonderdogs.ca.
Until Next Time,
Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs
Victoria, BC
This clip talks about the importance of seeing yourself with your own eyes when training your dog.
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Ben Kersen
The power of a pack in motion.
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Ben
The Run Club concept can have an amazing effect on the average dog.
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Ben
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Ben
If you ever visit you will quickly notice that it’s not my daughters nor is it me that our dogs follow around from room to room. It is my wife, Nancy, that Joey and Roo-Roo shadow constantly. Here’s her take on why that is.
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Ben Kersen
Imagine having your dog watching your every move when you are out on a walk. Imagine being able to have your dog move right past that deer grazing in the bush or that squirrel that darted under his nose. And imagine all of this without uttering a single word.
Sounds a little unbelievable, yes but I have been having great success over the past few years creating results exactly like this.
The theory behind run club is based on what I have observed dogs doing naturally everyday. The concept of following the leader and moving as a unit or a pack.
More to come…
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