tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71050482549616979602024-03-18T21:49:33.997-07:00Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs Reviews and HighlightsA place for clients, students and graduates to review us and a place for us to highlight them!Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-56553998800764624402013-05-03T13:42:00.001-07:002013-05-03T13:42:41.685-07:00Reasons to Take Ben Kersen's Pro Dog Trainers Program - Part 2<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reasons to Take Ben Kersen's Professional Dog Trainers Program - PART 2</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">By Breeann Roberts</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Techniques are
straight forward and easy to apply once learned: </b>This not only helps you,
as it’s easier to retain and use, but it will help your future clients! The
easier the techniques, the easier to teach, and the easier that the dogs will
learn it! </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Video feedback: </b>You’d
be surprised what you might be doing without realizing it! With video feedback
you can see yourself and your body language from an external point of view.
This includes feedback on your technique from instructors about what you need
improvement on, and how to achieve it.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Techniques work with
all dogs</b>: Regardless of breed or age! </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Multiple training
techniques/methods are covered</b>: This way you will have many different
approaches that you can take towards one dog’s potential problems or obstacles
in order to succeed.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Course covers many
subjects: </b>From business and marketing, to trick shows and special events,
you’ll get info from some of the top dog trainers in the world about their live
events and how they organize and run them. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Guest speakers: </b>During
the course, you will be meeting different guest speakers from various different
fields (all dog related) with in-person demonstrations and lots of time for Q
& A.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Speak with past
graduates:</b> In person and via speakerphone to listen to lectures on varying
topics and to ask any questions you may have. You will hear about their
personal success and any obstacles they faced and how they got over them.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Program focuses on
FUN and PRAISE: </b>The whole training method revolves around <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">engaging</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">motivating</i> the dog to perform, with incredible results.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Run club:</b> This
concept, developed by Ben Kersen, is quite unique and has dramatic long lasting
effects that take hold very quickly. The concept involves movement, pack, and
covering distance. The dogs natural instincts to move with their pack takes
hold and you will have a dog that is always looking at you for where you might
want to go next. Every Saturday morning you will be welcomed to go along with
Ben and some of his clients for run club to increase the bond you have with
your dog.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Interactive games:</b>
Sometimes you will play interactive games including all classmates and your
dogs. These games can be used in your future careers and definitely involve
some laughter. Although these games are fun, they also hone the dog’s skills
and boost their confidence. Whose dog can sit back down the fastest in ‘Duck,
Duck, Goose!?’</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Grad Facebook group:</b>
Once you have graduated you will be invited to the past graduate’s Facebook
page, where you will be able to network with hundreds of past grads, now
working in a variety of fields. If you ever have a training question, you can
ask in this group and get advice from many extraordinary trainers about what
you might try next. Sometimes there are unique training situations that are not
covered in any course and this would be your opportunity to learn from those
that have been working in the field for years about their personal technique or
method to overcome whatever obstacle may be blocking the dog you are working
with. You will feel the support of many who have been and are in your shoes!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lots of video footage
and literature: </b>There are hundreds and hundreds of videos available to
view, but not enough time to cover them all during course hours. These are
always available to take home with you. There are also hundreds of books that
you are welcome to borrow.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Make new friends!</b>
You will meet people with the same interest and passion for working with
animals that you have. Some of these people will likely become your friends and
you could form a long lasting friendship. Knowing other trainers is a huge
advantage. You would have the opportunity to work together or to create a
partnership of some kind as well if you decided to do that.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bring your own dog(s)
or a family member or friend’s dog:</b> Go home with an incredibly trained dog
or dogs! You dog will be your ambassador, and you will go home with a highly
trained dog that you can show off to family, friends, and clients! Your dog and
you will have a better, stronger relationship, and your dog will gain a lot of
confidence and patience. Your dog will have the skills to potentially save its
life in the future. Just going for a simple off leash walk could promote your
business! When people see the fun that you are having they will want to talk to
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Free training: </b>Work
with other people’s dogs to get you hands-on experience working with new
client’s dogs. From novice puppies to old dogs learning new tricks, you’ll get
to play with them all! Afterwards, you’ll get to listen to the instructors
answer any questions that the clients have about that day’s training (as they
will be watching). Listening to the instructors and clients talking after the
training gives you valuable insight on working with people.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Increase your self-confidence:
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Speaking from self-experience, this
course dramatically increased my self-confidence! I have heard the same thing
from classmates and past graduates. During the course I witnessed other
classmate’s self-confidence go up as well. Confidence makes a big difference
when it comes to dog training! It also helps with marketing yourself and
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All of these points are the reasons that I would recommend
thinking about taking Ben Kersen’s course. There are many other positive things
to take away from the course, such as community service, and going out on the
town with classmates! </div>
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I very much enjoyed my time in Victoria and on the field
with students, the instructors, and all of the dogs, and look forward to
visiting soon!</div>
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If you have any questions about being a student in the
course feel free to contact me at Breeanner@gmail.com and I would be happy to
chat with you and answer any questions you may have! </div>
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-89386612641013717912013-02-21T15:17:00.000-08:002013-02-21T15:17:19.853-08:00Reasons to Take Ben Kersen's Professional Dog Trainers Course!<b>There are many reasons to consider taking Ben Kersen’s Professional Dog Trainers course!<br />By Breeanne Roberts</b><br />
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First of all, it’s offered by the only accredited school in Canada, which is huge, and gives you bragging rights! <br />
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I’ll mention some reasons I would recommend this course, and go into a bit of detail concerning each point in the following paragraphs.<br />
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<b>Multiple locations/venues:</b> This allows for exposure to different environments and keeps things fresh and exciting. It also allows you to see more of what beautiful Victoria has to offer, and exposes the dogs to different environments while keeping things exciting.<br />
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<b>High distraction areas</b>: The locations that the training takes place in are high traffic zones where many people and animals pass through every day. This allows your dog and the dogs you will be working with to be exposed to many different stimuli, such as horses, other dogs and people, squirrels, deer, rabbits, etc. This gives you the opportunity to increase the dog’s focus on you by learning how to gain the dog’s attention quickly and positively in these situations.<br />
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<b>Fun Fridays:</b> Every Friday, nearing the end of the course, you will be going to different locations that you had not previously visited. This strengthens the distraction work you will be working on, and gives the dogs even more experience in new environments. It usually includes a hiking and allows some beautiful sight-seeing.<br />
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<b>Different instructors with different backgrounds and the same training techniques:</b> different points of view and ways of explaining things, with the same consistent technique across all of the trainers. Each brings a different perspective and flair or style to their training while retaining the same concept and method that Ben Kersen himself uses.<br />
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More reasons to come...<br />
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If you have any questions about being a student in the
course feel free to contact me at breeanner@gmail.com and I would be happy to
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-22874517559262428282013-01-18T13:26:00.000-08:002013-01-18T13:30:12.974-08:00Niqi Lalana - Making a DifferenceReceived an update from graduate Niqi Lalana. Read about the great work she has been doing and check out the amazing event she is putting together to help her cause. <br />
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Enjoy, <br />
Ben <br />
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<a href="http://www.wonderdogs.ca">www.wonderdogs.ca</a><br />
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Dear Wonderdog Graduates,<br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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!<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
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Niqi Lalana<br />
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-57086236829576713422013-01-02T20:20:00.000-08:002013-01-02T20:21:15.199-08:00The Graduating Class of Fall 2012What a great looking bunch! Best of luck to the graduates of the Fall 2012 Professional Trainers Program. <br />
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BenBen Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-36752822802578530242012-12-04T13:49:00.000-08:002012-12-04T13:49:19.693-08:00Professional Trainers Program Fall 2012Congratulations to the graduates of the Fall 2012 Professional Trainers Program! <br />
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Enjoy, <br />
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BenBen Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-33544298173977034072012-12-01T20:58:00.000-08:002012-12-01T20:59:51.307-08:00Sharon Toews - Graduate PTP Spring 2012Sharon Toews, graduate of PTP Spring 2012 sent us an update, check out what she did to make her first puppy training job a success. Way to go Sharon!<br />
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Enjoy, Ben<br />
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Hi Nancy and Ben,<br />
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I have really been enjoying training dogs of all sizes - yes I finally did get the hang of working with a small dog. (You may remember how totally lost I was on the first free training day when I got a Yorkie mix, after only working with Scout and the big dogs in our class.) Soon after getting home my first puppy training opportunity was a 9 week old Havanese. I was very excited because I had done my class presentation project on the Havanese but had never even met one! <br />
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I didn't know where to start so I re-watched your puppy training video and couldn't sleep that night with doubts whirling in my head. However, you guys really do know your stuff and I should have trusted your encouragement when you said: "Remember you have more to offer your clients because there is no other method out there that compares to ours....". <br />
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Well, this little Havanese puppy responded exactly like your Border Collie did - "sit" to "stay" to "sit" to "down"... fortunately she was really food motivated! I can't even begin to describe my excitement! The owner was flabbergasted and sputtered, "Isn't that too much for her to learn?" I managed to hide my own incredulity and replied, "Well look at her! She's doing it all and I'm not even touching her." <br />
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Over the next 4-5 weeks I praised her for her puppy's progress and reassured her of being a good owner. The puppy is well on her way to being a dream dog but she still hires me for walking consultations and advice. I finally told her she no longer needs me because she has done a great job raising her pup. She admitted she just likes having me around for reassurance. Score one for holding my tongue!<br />
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Sharon Toews<br />
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"Toews Training Paws"<br />
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-36123246696150549342012-11-26T20:41:00.001-08:002012-11-26T20:54:23.204-08:00Graduate Update - PTP Fall 2010Anthea is a graduate from Fall 2010 PTP, check out what she has been up to!<br />
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Enjoy, <br />
Ben<br />
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Enjoy, <br />
Ben<br />
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Enjoy, <br />
Ben<br />
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-71379787394695479512012-11-15T19:11:00.000-08:002012-11-15T19:11:37.399-08:00PTP Fall 2012Meet the Wonderdogs PTP Class of Fall 2012!<br />
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-27415260608226751512012-11-09T20:09:00.000-08:002012-11-09T20:09:47.708-08:00Fun Friday!It was a gorgeous November morning, perfect for Fun Friday! Check out the Fall 2012 PTP Crew at sunny Elk Lake this morning. <br />
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Enjoy, <br />
Ben <br />
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-69087149271979797892012-11-07T18:50:00.000-08:002012-11-07T19:32:18.111-08:00Canadian Service Dog Foundation - Available for AdoptionHi all, <br />
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Check out these great dogs available for adoption, proceeds go to a great cause!<br />
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Best, <br />
Ben<br />
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Hello,<br />
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Attached are a few pics of the pups we currently have for sale through Canadian Service Dog foundation (CSDF). There are two purebred German Shepherd Dogs and two Canadian Healers (a specially bred GSD/ACD hybrid). All of these pups are crate trained and possess basic on-leash obedience skills and manners.<br />
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The two GSDs, Lance and Lex, are both dark sable males. They have also been started with some simple puppy tracking/search skills. These two would make excellent competition or working dog prospects. Cost is $1000 CDN.<br />
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The two Canadian Healers are both bi-colour males, suitable for pet homes. Cost is $500 CDN.<br />
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All proceeds from the sale of these four individuals will be applied directly into the Canadian Service Dog Foundation and used to help us provide a fully trained service dog to a disabled Canadian veteran suffering from an operational stress injury (OSI) such as PTSD.<br />
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If you know anyone who may be interested please pass our info on. <br />
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Thanks in advance for your assistance and consideration :)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Melanie<br />
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Melanie Woolley<br />
President and Head Trainer<br />
Canadian Service Dog Foundation <br />
T:613-914-2733<br />
E: mwoolley@servicedog.ca<br />
Web: www.servicedog.ca<br />
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-54302342444649129702012-11-06T21:34:00.000-08:002012-11-06T21:34:49.724-08:00Barbeque for the Homeless - A Smashing SuccessThank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who made our barbeque for the homeless, in front of Our Place Homeless Shelter on October 28, a smash success. Great team work to all who gave their time and resources to support this worthwhile cause and enable this meal to take place, we hope to do many more!<br />
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Thanks to all corporate sponsors including Wal-Mart Uptown, Thrifty’s in James Bay, Market on Yates, Cobs Bakery on Yates, Wildfire Bakery, and Country Grocer in Royal Oak. <br />
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If you are interested in volunteering for future meals for the homeless please contact info@wonderdogs.ca for more information. <br />
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Thanks to all, <br />
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Ben<br />
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-46678875504226414612012-11-05T17:03:00.000-08:002012-11-05T17:03:02.285-08:00Jillian and Abby - The Weave<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DiNLcS5hEyU" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Check out PTP student Jillian and her dog Abby working on a wicked weave. Looking good Jill!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
BenBen Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-1011579228365430022012-11-01T16:07:00.000-07:002012-11-01T16:07:59.137-07:00Staying Connected with your CommunityAlways great to catch up with grads! Take a look at this update from graduate, Jeremy Leete, his experience is a great example of how keeping close connections with your canine community can really help the growth of your business. <br />
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<i>Hi Ben,<br />
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Just wanted to let you know the website looks great. Much improved from the old site. As for dog training, my business has really taken off in the last little while. I have a close relationship with the local SPCA here in Prince George as well as my vet (whose dog I'm currently training) and they have both really helped to promote my training services. Anyways, hope all is well in Victoria. I'm planning to visit sometime in the near future.<br />
Cheers,<br />
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Jeremy<br />
</i>Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-10264232253682596362012-10-27T13:03:00.000-07:002012-10-27T13:03:41.865-07:00On the Road to Success...Checkout what former graduate Mary McCarthy has been up to, it is always great to hear about a graduate’s success. I hope this inspires others on their path to success. Way to go Mary!<br />
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<i>Hi!<br />
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Thanks so much for that! I really appreciate that although I graduated over a year ago I still feel connected; updates, resources, facebook/support groups, refreshers... Nobody's being left out, nobody's being tossed to the wolves ;) Well... maybe we are, but darn it, we're prepared (and can go back to check our notes and ask questions if we forget something!).<br />
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I am now managing a PetValu store (same company as Bosley's and Paulmac's) here in Nova Scotia. There is a huge learning curve for me. It's great though! It's sort of like going back to school and getting paid for it. I am gaining excellent experience in a few areas that I know I need: management experience, sales experience, and more in depth pet nutrition knowledge. In addition, I can build my network in Nova Scotia; getting to know local animal rescues, becoming more familiar with dog/pet issues specific to NS (bylaws, parks, etc), and of course, simply talking to pet owners and learning their needs. (It's all part of a bigger plan I have for myself!)<br />
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Although I'm not training, I love when I can help advise customers on the best collar type for their dog, recommend a fun and safe toy, or help solve a behavioural problem. I'm learning a lot of new things, and I still get to help owners build a better relationship with their dog!<br />
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So thank you so much Ben! My supervisor was thrilled with the reference you gave me, so of course I am too! I really appreciate you taking the time to chat with him; that means a lot to me.<br />
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Please take care Ben, Nancy, and staff!<br />
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All the best,<br />
Mary<br />
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</i>Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-67722531056501541902012-10-25T15:39:00.000-07:002012-10-25T15:39:48.601-07:00Selling Your Service<br />
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Hi all, <br />
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Anyone in the dog walking business? Thought this email I received from Heather Barron was interesting. Bottom line: How you can sell your service when there are cheaper options available to your clients. <br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Hi Ben, <br />
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Thought you'd be interested in taking a look at what I did to convince a client that my 1 hour walks are better than somebody else's 4 hour hikes for the same price. It worked!<br />
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<i>Well she's definitely cheaper! We tend to go for quality over quantity so she would either be walked by herself or with 1 or maybe 2 other dogs at the most, and the duration is one hour. When you take out a huge pack of dogs and one of them gets hurt it doesn't leave you with many options so it isn't the safest arrangement unless there are multiple people walking the group of dogs. Since we're trainers (not just dog walkers) we make sure our clients dogs are behaving appropriately and following their leash etiquette rules while getting socialization and exercise. Our leash policy is that the dogs are either on leash the entire time, in a completely fenced in environment or they are allowed off leash if they have done advanced off leash obedience training through us in the recent past....so she would be on leash or in a 100% contained area. <br />
Here's a quick little list of a few things that may be noteworthy for your situation:<br />
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-if a dog is used to having a certain amount of exercise and all of a sudden it doubles or triples overnight you run the risk of injury to the joints, pads of the feet and muscles<br />
-we don't leave dogs together unattended for any period of time, not even in the vehicle<br />
-we have emergency prevention and preparedness policies and procedures in place<br />
-we are certified, licensed and insured<br />
-all my staff is formally trained in canine body language and certified in DogSafe canine first aid<br />
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I'm sure this other person that does the 4 hour hikes is great, hopefully this gives you a couple of questions to ask her about that you may not have thought of yet. Alternatively, we have a 4-hour daycare option and an 8-hour daycare option ...both include outdoor exercise and socialization, there's more info on the website if you have time to read up on it. <br />
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Keep us posted about what you think is going to be best for you and your dog!<br />
</i>Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-28085316332208585072012-10-16T11:01:00.000-07:002012-10-30T09:59:57.186-07:00The Power of the PenReceived this email from David, a grad from a year and a half ago. Thought I would share it as he really articulates how important good note taking is - even years later!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi Ben,<br />
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I was doing a little clean up of my office last week and came upon all of the 'stuff' from PTP Spring 2011. Naturally, I started to flip through various things - photos, keepsakes etc.; but as I began to reread the classroom notes I had taken, I rediscovered a veritable treasure chest of information. Having been in the dog business now for about 16 months, those old classroom notes almost started to speak. What had been frantically written down every afternoon now made so much more sense. There were some important things that I had either forgotten or let slide. (I'll have to blame that short-term memory loss on having grown up during the 60s and early 70s). I can't tell you how beneficial it was to reread the classroom material from a working perspective. I think that a review of the classroom material confirms the importance of some of the basic methods that were taught. I think this review also helped me to understand some of the changes or modifications that I have made in my training methods. Either way, rereading your classroom notes 10 to 12 months later is a great experience....a should do for everyone.<br />
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Hope all is well. Please send my best to everyone.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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David Dussault</span> </div>
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Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-9214851684094264952012-09-24T09:32:00.000-07:002012-09-24T09:36:30.391-07:00Privacy Glass for your Vehicle from Diversity Window FilmsIf you work in the dog industry or just have dogs that like to come along for rides in your car, privacy glass is definitely something to consider.<br />
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250-896-6388Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-53112813500248961502012-09-22T09:45:00.000-07:002012-09-22T09:45:11.244-07:00Wonderdogs Professional Dog Trainers Program FeedbackHere's some thoughts from Becky and Breeann after the first week of class.<br />
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<i>Enjoy,</i><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We are now one week into this fall's Professional Dog Trainers Program! I got some quick thoughts from students yesterday and will be posting them over the next few days.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><b>Graduated from Wonderdogs: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><b>2005</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Business Name: Good Dog Ranch and Spa</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Location: Coquitlam, BC</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>A Word From Heather: </b></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Taking Ben's professional trainers program laid the foundations for a career </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">that I absolutely love. The program was not only informative with lecture </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">material, but also had the emphasis on practical learning that I believe a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">program like this needs to be successful. The fact that Ben's school is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">accredited is also a major contributing factor to the legitimacy of the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">quality of learning.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></i></blockquote>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Above all that, the experience of the program is one that I will always </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">think of with fond memories. My dog that I brought as my learner dog, Jetta, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">was a recent adoption with very high drive and aggression issues with both </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">people and dogs. Ben had the confidence to take her from me and let her run </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">with the other dogs, which was incredibly emotional for me to see, as I </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">wouldn't have done it on my own. Ben and his team also kept the learning </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">experience fun - we were constantly going on new trips and adventures with </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">our dogs, which really demonstrated the freedoms you can have with your dog </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">if they are properly trained.</span></i> </blockquote>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">My company, Good Dog, is a growing company that offers dog training, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">boarding and daycare. I couldn't imagine doing anything else with my life! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Being a business owner is not for everyone, but for me, the diversity and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">flexibility it provides keeps me interested and challenged. The added </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">benefit is that I get to not only work with my own dogs but get constant </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">exposure to new dogs that I can help along the way.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></i> </blockquote>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Without Ben's program, I wouldn't have had the certification and skill set </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">to do what I love doing. I highly recommend this program.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></i></blockquote>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChtLe7_B8BQ9mIS3SZrl6nlG5yCl-myE1XcZ-zP8REko6S0P2NA_GB5-Im1a6Uu3TzPduN9vvPhskWZS2gArEO50U2In6MK71j-z5E8BCXDY_ITEiYDvhDJEFmDFwKEUpfCuFa4cqny8/s1600/heather2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChtLe7_B8BQ9mIS3SZrl6nlG5yCl-myE1XcZ-zP8REko6S0P2NA_GB5-Im1a6Uu3TzPduN9vvPhskWZS2gArEO50U2In6MK71j-z5E8BCXDY_ITEiYDvhDJEFmDFwKEUpfCuFa4cqny8/s320/heather2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />Heather has 2 locations, more than 15 staff working under her, and cares for 30-40 dogs per day. </span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">For more information on Heather Patz and Good Dog Ranch & Spa visit </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.gooddog.ca/">www.gooddog.ca</a>.</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span>Ben Kersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272536035425754059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105048254961697960.post-38031490942256376862012-07-27T13:43:00.004-07:002012-08-01T09:30:21.852-07:00Another Testimonial<br />
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I own a 2 ½ year old Rottweiler. I went through obedience training with three
other trainers. Even with all this time and money spent on training, the dog
was still totally out of control. He would jump up on people and was aggressive
toward other dogs. It was to the point where I would only walk the dog early in
the morning or late at night when no one was around. This was no fun for me or
the dog. I was at my wits end. It was try another trainer or do something more
drastic. Then I read an article on Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs. I decided to
give him a try.</div>
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After
talking to Ben he said it would take about ten sessions to fix the problems. We started working on the dogs
problems of jumping on people and his aggression towards other dogs. Within two
sessions the dog was no longer jumping on people. Ben would bring his dogs out
so we could fix aggression problems. Ben told me how to correct the dog
when he showed aggression, then he would work his dog around mine until mine
was no longer aggressive. Within a few short sessions the dogs were playing
together. We also worked on basic obedience. Ben helped me get rid of bad
habits I had when doing obedience work with the dog. In the end Ben’s method of
training worked where all others didn’t.</div>
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You
can save yourself a lot of time, money, frustration my going to Ben to have
your dog trained. I know I would have done it in the first place. I went from
not being able to take the dog around people or other dogs to being able to
take him anywhere. This method of training gave me back a piece of mind and
saved the dog’s life.</div>
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John
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Victoria.
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