Your Dog and Small Critters
By Ben Kersen
In this video clip I talk about how to create a dog that is good with small critters whether it’s chickens, squirrels, rabbits or cats. If your dog has already established bad habits with these animals, the approach may vary.
Until Next Time,
Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs
Victoria, BC
http://www.wonderdogs.ca
Common Client Complaints – By Ben Kersen (written by Nancy Noden)
Housebreaking Issues
A common complaint that we hear from future clients of Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs is difficulty in teaching a puppy or young dog to be housebroken.
Ben Kersen’s approach is one of prevention, make sure that your dog does not have the opportunity to do it’s business in the house. Ben says “If you are holding your puppy in your arms, very few will have an accident in this situation”. If you are using a crate with your dog, put them in the crate if you are unable to watch them. Another safe situation is to put the dog outside in a secure fenced yard as ideally this is where you want them to go.
Clients will often forget to watch their puppy when they are inside and this is when the accidents happen, the pup will go off into a corner of the house and do it’s business. Instead, Ben recommends watching your puppy like a hawk and taking it outside frequently. Don’t forget the importance too of praising it immediately when it does it for going in the correct area.
Ben has had great success using this method with his own Wonderdogs to the point that one of his dogs, Shiloh, never had an accident in the house in her many years in the Kersen household.
Until Next Time,
Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs
http://www.wonderdogs.ca
Breaking Bad Habits
By Ben Kersen
Some ramblings on my thoughts on breaking bad habits and my own struggles with my youtube / movies addiction!! What are your bad habits and what are you doing to work on them?
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Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs
http://www.wonderdogs.ca
Considering your Outdoor Dog Environment – By Ben Kersen
Wondering where the best place is to position your outdoor dog pen? Based on my own experience building outdoor pens for Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs doggy day care in Victoria, sun, shade and sight lines are factors you will definitely want to consider when designing your own facility.
Video filmed on location at Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs, 1639 Charlton Rd., Victoria, BC
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Ben Kersen
Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs
Please check out this recent update from graduate Niqi Lalana. She is working hard to make a difference and has an upcoming fundraising event to help support her cause.
Until Next Time,
Ben
Dear Wonderdog Graduates,
Congratulations on your new careers in the dog industry. I hope you are all working towards or achieving amazing success! After graduating from PTP I became involved in training and rehabilitating pitbulls that were rescued from an illegal fighting ring, as well as street dogs in the Philippines. Many, if not all of these dogs were in poor physical condition and are in need of proper nutrition and medical care.
On January 20th at 7pm, I will be holding a fundraiser at Subeez Cafe in Vanocuver. Admission is $25 and will include dinner and a drink, live entertainment from talented dancers, comedians, and musicians including Juno Award winner Elaine L’il Bit Shepherd. We will also have a 50/50 draw, a silent auction with amazing items, and door prizes. All the funds that are raised at this event will go towards food, medical supplies and care, training equipment, shelter improvements, and animal supplies for the rescued dogs and cats. Tickets can be purchased in advance through me or at Subeez, or can be purchased at the door upon entrance.
I would like to invite you to not only attend this event, but to donate products or services for the silent auction. As a professional in the dog industry, you can donate products to expose your business which we will promote at the event, or services that can turn into more business and repeat clients. Gift certificates are a great idea! There will be many dog lovers and dog owners, so remember to bring your business cards, as this is a great opportunity for networking. There will also be other business owners in the dog industry that can be beneficial to meet. All donations must be ready by Friday the 18th in order to prepare them for the event. If you require pick up, or have any questions, please contact me at niqidulcinea@gmail.com or 778-893-7874.
Thank you for taking the time to review and support this cause. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope to see you on Sunday!
Sincerely,
Niqi Lalana
If you are the kind of person who struggles with the blues especially during the dreary rainy season, check out these alternatives that can help brighten your spirits.
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Ben
Congratulations to the graduates of the Fall 2012 Professional Trainers Program!
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Ben
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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