ARTICLESARTICLEShttp://www.wonderdogltd.com/articles/2012-04-13T15:39:08ZSquarespaceFree Housebreaking Videohttp://www.wonderdogltd.com/articles/2012/4/13/free-housebreaking-video.htmlLouis Brentnell2012-04-13T15:05:00Z2012-04-13T15:05:00Zhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Wonderdog-Ltd/172466776197118?sk=app_197602066931325

When Housebreaking begins to get better my clients say, but now he’s doing this!

When something starts working, then and only then,  do they start to see the other things and behaviors that have been going on, but were below the radar.

The idea of actually teaching their dog to stop some unwanted behaviors begins to look possible.  Once your dog stops doing the things we have been telling him to quit over and over and over,  we can envision working on our goals and grow a relationship that is comfortable, friendly and loving. 

I am looking for your help!  If you will share a little information I will try my best to write some articles that will be pertinant to you.  A am asking for your help because writing articles in the blind seems a little weird to me.  I have been helping people for 14 years, but I always start by listening to them.  I try very hard to work on their agenda instead of mine.

Chances are you are way too far away for me to ever help you in a private class or in-kennel training, so selling you anything is pretty much off the table.  

What I am looking for are the things that scare you the most.  What kind of dangers do you see on the horizion if your dog keeps doing what he's doing?  What are your top two or three behaviors that really frustrate you the most?

And if we could waive a majic wand over your dog and you could accomplish anything, what goals do you think you would accomplish?  What kind of activities would be possible that are not an option now?

If you'll help me understand what you think is important, I'll try to help!  Sound Fair?


 


]]>SPRING IS HERE !!http://www.wonderdogltd.com/articles/2009/9/21/spring-is-here.htmlLouis Brentnell2009-09-22T00:18:33Z2009-09-22T00:18:33ZWith the warm weather comes the pitter-patter of new feet in many homes. More families add a new puppy or dog to their household with the onset of warm weather. It is a fun and exciting time, but once everyone has adjusted to the addition, the question of training must be addressed. Who is going to do the training? Where do we go for training? How should we train the new puppy or dog? There are many questions that need to be answered, but perhaps the one question that many owners struggle with is the type of classes they will enroll their new puppy or dog in.

Should we enroll in a large-group classes or individualized, private instruction? With group lessons there is:

  1. A lack of individual attention
  2. Not enough one-on-one instruction
  3. More work to hold the dog’s attention
  4. No flexibility in scheduling the class
  5. An instructor who is working with many dogs, not your dog’s needs
  6. Lessons set according to a schedule, not the readiness of each dog

However, with private lessons, the benefits far outweigh group lessons.
Private lessons offers:

  1. One-on-one attention
  2. Flexibility in both scheduling and working with clients and their dog
  3. Getting and maintaining the dog’s attention is much easier, there are not distractions from other dogs
  4. An instructor who addresses the individual needs of the client and their dog
  5. Each lesson is geared to the needs of the dog
  6. Dog’s can be taught in short intervals, practice the skill and avoid boredom
  7. Individual problems or needs are addressed and solved


There is no magic button that can be pressed and your dog will automatically be trained. Making the decision to enroll your dog in any obedience class is one in which you need to consider your needs as well as those of your puppy or dog. Remember that working one-on-one offers the quickest and most effective means of providing training that will be lasting as well as rewarding.

 

]]>TRAINING THE WONDERDOG WAY: PLAYhttp://www.wonderdogltd.com/articles/2009/9/21/training-the-wonderdog-way-play.htmlLouis Brentnell2009-09-22T00:15:22Z2009-09-22T00:15:22ZDo not underestimate the power of play! Whether you have introduced a new puppy or a new dog to your household, the importance of teaching your dog to play is pivotal. Play seems like such a small part of the owner/dog relationship, but it can be used to develop later training skills such as come when called and sit on command.

To develop your dog into a great dog, play is the ticket. However, playing with your dog involves more than just merely throwing a toy back and forth. Louis recommends four steps in the play process. First, gain the attention of your puppy, show them the toy, throw the toy within their line of sight and get quiet. Second, allow the puppy to pick up the toy and then praise (Yes! Good dog!) . Third, reward the puppy when they get back with the toy (Way to go! Yeah!), but do not take the toy away from the puppy. Fourth, allow the puppy to drop the toy in front of you, do not take the toy from the puppy because it trains them to either run away from you or not to come to you. Repeat the steps in the play process and have fun with your family pet.

Through playing, encouraging, and guiding, your puppy will learn to come when called, pay attention to your voice, and come to you for fun as well for exercise. Play is a pleasurable activity for your dog and why not use it to develop obedience, control and eye contact. For a demonstration of how to correctly play with your puppy, visit the Wonderdog website.

Probably the most difficult task of getting a new puppy is the housebreaking. Louis offers some useful tips in the housebreaking process:

  1. Use a crate
  2. Establish a schedule for your puppy/dog
  3. Know the times your puppy needs to go outside
  4. Take your puppy outside often
  5. Take your puppy to the same spot outside every time
  6. Praise your puppy for good behavior
  7. Be patient

There is no magic to house breaking; it is really common sense and an understanding of your dog. For further information on training and a free housebreaking instructional
video, please visit the Wonderdog website.

 

]]>TRAINING THE WONDERDOG WAY: THIS OLD DOGhttp://www.wonderdogltd.com/articles/2009/9/21/training-the-wonderdog-way-this-old-dog.htmlLouis Brentnell2009-09-22T00:12:18Z2009-09-22T00:12:18ZMany people don’t know how to train their dog. And since most dogs have some type of training problem, successfully training your dog is the most important thing you can do. Without proper training, life for you and your dog could be very frustrating..

“My dog won’t come when called.”
"My dog walks me.”
“My dog jumps on people.”
“My dog won’t listen to me.”
“My dog runs out the front door as soon as it opens.”

Training begins first and foremost with gaining the attention of the dog. No learning can take place without the attention of your dog. Whether you are teaching your dog to sit, to stop jumping, or to quit pulling on a leash, every aspect of the training process requires the owner to obtain the attention of their dog.

Wonderdog Ltd., under the direction of Louis Brentnell, offers training techniques that yield amazing results that work with any dog. Louis teaches people how to train their dog in a step-by-step approach that builds upon the natural bond between pet and owner.

Because no two dogs are exactly alike, Louis individualizes the training needs specific to each pet and owner. Many clients have found that behavior problems often disappear when training begins.

Louis has been training dogs for over thirty years and it is that experience that has enabled him to offer his services in either in-kennel training or individualized training sessions. His full-service kennel offers not only basic and advanced obedience but off- leash training as well.

Key things to focus on during training:

  1. Build companionship with your dog
  2. Learn what to do and how to do it
  3. Have fun
  4. Be consistent
  5. Understand basic dog psychology
  6. Teach your dog to think
  7. Learn and grow from the process

 

 

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