Dog Rescue – Dogtech/Whisper Wise Training Methods Make a Difference for Rescued Dogs

Dog Rescue – Dogtech®/Whisper Wise® Dog Training Methods Make A Difference for Rescued Dogs

Article by: Anita Strong – Dogtech® Hills District Behaviorist/ Training Instructor

The Key to a rescued dogs new home

In my experience, training is the key to finding a new home for shelter dogs! I have been training dogs at The Blacktown Animal Shelter who, for whatever reason, have been surrendered by their owners, or have been found wandering the streets. Many of them are healthy and friendly; and some are well-behaved or have the potential to be so — given some training.

Training Makes the Difference for Rescued Dogs

Training stimulates the dog’s mind and helps to calm them. This is especially beneficial for shelter dogs, who feel abandoned, confused, and after some time cooped up in the kennels, may start to develop stress related symptoms.

Even some basic obedience training will help to improve the dog’s chance of being adopted. Is the dog who’s sitting calmly, wagging his tail more likely to get picked — or the one who’s barking and bouncing off the kennel gate?

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Shelter Staff Also Benefit

While I am training the dogs, I also invest time in building rapport with the often overworked Shelter Staff and share our gentle, positive motivation, Whisper Wise® training methods with them. They have told me they enjoy the training and that it gives them a better understanding of the dogs being trained. They say this allows them to present the dogs to potential adopters in a more positive manner. The Kennel Assistants get a morale boost when the dogs ‘sit’ on command as they go about their rather mundane Kennel chores.

Personally Rewarding

For me, helping the dogs and staff at The Blacktown Animal Shelter is a labor of love — I get immense pleasure and satisfaction from the results of the training sessions–to see that the most boisterous dog can be calmed with a few simple exercises; to watch their enjoyment of open space when they’re let out of the kennels; to hear that the dogs I trained last time have found new homes — That’s what it is all about!

About Anita Strong

Anita Strong is the Dogtech® Behaviorist/Trainer for the Hills District in Sydney, Australia. To learn more, visit Anita’s Profile Page at:

www.dogtech.com.au – Anita Strong

Dogtech International Community Service Programs

Dogtech International supports Dog Rescue Groups, Animal Shelters, Local Area Councils, and RSPCA Chapters in our areas of operation.

We also conduct Dog Training Seminars/Workshops, participate in Community Doggy Day Events, Make doggy companion visits to Aged care facilities, and provide Safety Lectures for companies whose staff regularly come into contact with dogs during their work day.

To learn more about Dogtech International, Our Philosophy, Our Services & Products, Our Franchise Business Opportunities, and Our Community Service Programs,  VISIT:

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