Bente's Dog Training

Bente's Dog Training One-on-One Private Lessons Behavior Modification
Puppy Preschool & Junior Classes
Trick Training Bente is passionate about dogs and really enjoys what she does!
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Our aim is it to have a perfectly socialized dog whom you can take every where and who knows how to behave, even with lots of distractions. Together with Bente, our dog behavior specialist, we can help you to become a partner with your dog rather than a " leader ".

STRUDEL 12 DAYS WITH US His confidence increases every dayUntil now he was running behind me on walks, today I was overt...
31/08/2024

STRUDEL 12 DAYS WITH US

His confidence increases every day

Until now he was running behind me on walks, today I was overtaken and he was running in front of me

The car sickness has gotten better since Strudel has been wearing a bandana with Lavender Blend oil

He eats well, but only soft food. He doesn't seem to have learned to eat kibble or harder treats. I soak them at the moment but increasingly leave them harder

He is fully integrated into our everyday life, and today we had the first zoomies in the park.

Yesterday we were all day helping as Stewards at the Border Collie Nationals. Strudel was in the
crate/playpen with his 3 brothers and didn't even bark or cry once

Mr. Reliable, slow when it's hot, but always keen, and always 100% happy Great photos as always Eweherdme Photography
04/08/2024

Mr. Reliable, slow when it's hot, but always keen, and always 100% happy

Great photos as always Eweherdme Photography

I think everyone knew that it wasn't a question of "if", but more of "when"Now it's official and I'm on a waiting list f...
30/07/2024

I think everyone knew that it wasn't a question of "if", but more of "when"

Now it's official and I'm on a waiting list for "Strudel" a White Mini Schnauzer

Not born yet ( can you tell how excited I am? ) but will be hopefully joining our team in 3 months 🥰🥰🥰

Does any of my clients in the Brisbane / Gold Coast area own a Greyhound ?
16/07/2024

Does any of my clients in the Brisbane / Gold Coast area own a Greyhound ?

It's a wrap with a firework 🎆 PRETZEL NATIONAL CHAMPION  RUNNER UP AGILITY DOG 300 HEIGHT AND:THAT'S MY FAVOURITE 🥰BEST ...
14/07/2024

It's a wrap with a firework 🎆

PRETZEL
NATIONAL CHAMPION RUNNER UP AGILITY DOG 300 HEIGHT
AND:
THAT'S MY FAVOURITE 🥰
BEST OVERALL PERFOMANCE EXCELLENT JUMPING DOG 300 HEIGHT

DUDLEY DID IT TOO:

NATIONAL CHAMPION 3RD JUMPING DOG 600 HEIGHT

Thanks to everyone involved in our journey. I'll write a thorough post soon

Before we headed off to Sydney Mum saw her Eye SpecialistHere is a quick update: The eye pressure is down to a perfect l...
05/07/2024

Before we headed off to Sydney Mum saw her Eye Specialist

Here is a quick update:
The eye pressure is down to a perfect level of 10. That means for a short time ( Competing at the Nationals ) she's allowed to be on steroids
🥳🥳🥳

A new appointment in 4 weeks to check the pressure and to discuss the Cataract surgery

The next appointment dental implant specialist, then home to pack the car 🚗

10/06/2024

UPDATE: Her name is “Delilah” and she’s been adopted! 💕

Surprise, surprise… we’ve had another dog dumped on us. This beautiful female Border Collie X was handed into us about 2 weeks ago after she was found in Cashmere roaming as a stray. She is microchipped, however the chip is still registered to the breeder. They had arranged for the apparent owner to come and collect her within 48 hours, but of course no one came forward or bothered to contact us. Sadly, it’s becoming more and more common with animals being dumped by careless owners and it truly is heartbreaking. We don’t want to send her to the pound, so we have decided to keep her and give her a chance at finding a new home.

She’s 1 year and 8 months old. She hasn’t been desexed, so we are planning on speying her early next week. If anyone has any name suggestions for her, please comment them below as we haven’t come up with anything yet. She’s a super sweet and active girl who deserves so much more in life. She knows how to sit and is very treat driven. If you might be interested in potentially giving her a safe and secure home, please call us on 3264 7700 to discuss her further 🙏🐶🏡

Always wanted to learn how to trim hooves ? Here's your perfect chance
30/05/2024

Always wanted to learn how to trim hooves ? Here's your perfect chance

Hi everybody, Our next Day 1 Clinic is on the 8th of June, and we have had a couple of cancellations, so if you wish to attend now is the time to RSVP on our website for this event.

Come and join us for a day of fun learning about your horse, and you won't regret it.

See you on the day.

Anyone after a new pup?This beautiful girl Maggie is looking for her new home.Border collie cross, 7 months old (not des...
19/05/2024

Anyone after a new pup?

This beautiful girl Maggie is looking for her new home.

Border collie cross, 7 months old (not desexed) is great with other dogs, cats and horses. She really is adorable and very trainable

First agility comp after the (still struggling with complications) dental implant surgery We ran 7 classes in total 2 of...
11/05/2024

First agility comp after the
(still struggling with complications) dental implant surgery

We ran 7 classes in total 2 of them NFC

Dudley
2 NFC in Agility
and we still need more work on contacts
(I try to be patient, but I slowly give up, and think that we never gonna get it)

He came home with a
Q and 🥉3rd place in Open A Jumping
Gosh he saved me a few times -messy handling-

Great intermediate run till the tunnel was higher value than the weavers ( elimination)

PRETZEL 🥨
🥈2nd place intermediate Jumping
🥇+🥉4th place Open A Jumping

Elimination in intermediate Agility and I withdrew him from Open A Agility because we haven't worked on seesaw much

Myself:
♡ currently very unfit after the break

Thanks to my Gazebo neighbor Leith and P.A.D.S for a well run comp

I wish I could take her 🤩 Anyone ?
07/05/2024

I wish I could take her 🤩

Anyone ?

Congrats to our April Junior Foundation Graduates! A group filled with talented dogs and lovely owners. Wishing you all ...
06/05/2024

Congrats to our April Junior Foundation Graduates!

A group filled with talented dogs and lovely owners. Wishing you all the best on your future endeavors!

♡ Luna
♡ Lady
♡ Maggie
♡ Gypsy
Missing
♡ Cole
♡ Sunny

A friend of mine needs to rehome her Border Collie "Rollo" due to her having some health problems "Looking for a furry f...
01/05/2024

A friend of mine needs to rehome her Border Collie "Rollo" due to her having some health problems

"Looking for a furry friend who's as energetic as a toddler on a sugar rush? Meet "ROLLO" the 11-month-old Border Collie, the Einstein of the dog world, with a boundless enthusiasm for life!

Are you ready for endless games of fetch, agility, and epic Frisbee sessions, this pup is your soulmate.

Plus, he's a water enthusiast – perfect for those summer pool parties!

Vaccinated and dog-friendly, he's just waiting to bring joy, laughter, and a little chaos into your life.

Located: Sunshine Coast 🌞

REACTIVE DOGS ON A LEASH How to start?  ( This post is about leash reactivity. The photo was taken at the start of the l...
28/04/2024

REACTIVE DOGS ON A LEASH

How to start?

( This post is about leash reactivity. The photo was taken at the start of the lesson. I am not the biggest fan of Halti's.
Alfie's owner took it off after I explained that there were better softer options. Stay tuned for a post about Haltis only )

Let's look into leash reactivity with
Part I

Dog training doesn't work by prescription. Some quick tips can be a real failure. Whenever you try something with your dog, he gains learning experiences. Make sure they are the right ones!

Leash aggression is a common problem. So you are not alone. That's why I'll explain a few common causes to you here

But the more often you come into situations in which your dog acts out, the longer it takes.

One reason why it is not my approach to take dogs into situations that they are not up to and then correct them.

In order to achieve lasting results, you need structured training that works on different levels. An aggressive dog on a leash or off-leash cannot learn any other strategy as long as the one he uses consistently leads to success from his perspective.

And it is considered a success if the other dog shows fear - even for just a fraction of a second -, hesitates, and backs away. Because that's exactly what aggressive, or reactive behaviour is for:

* making the other dog go away

The motto is: let changes sink in in small steps and thus create new, sustainable habits, while at the same time allowing aggressive behaviour to be carried out as rarely as possible.

The better you manage this combination, the faster things will progress.

Learn in the next post how you can better deal with leash aggression or leash reaction














I am not a popular dog owner! At least when it comes to 90% of the dog owners who meet me every day while walking.Why? M...
23/04/2024

I am not a popular dog owner!

At least when it comes to 90% of the dog owners who meet me every day while walking.
Why?
My dogs are not allowed to play with every dog they just met

The first and most important
reason is:

If dogs do not know each other, they do not play with each other!

They manage conflicts in which they would not find themselves if their owners wouldn't put them there

Or do you talk to every stranger on the street?
Do you like to be touched by strangers?

Dogs also don't like that!

Dogs have an individual distance and don't like to be greeted head-on.

If they could, they would move out of the way or create space by barking

Leash aggression here we come

If contact with the strange dog cannot be avoided, your dog has exactly four possibilities to solve the conflict. This is called the four F's.

- FIGHT
- FLIGHT
- FREEZE
- FIDDLE ABOUT

Most dogs have already learned in the puppy playgroup that the first three variants do not really contribute to the 'solution' and many dogs prefer the FIDDLE ABOUT to resolve encounter conflicts

First, the dog goes into the play bow position
(the owner squeaks gleaming: look he wants to play), he then jumps with the front paws in this position from right to left and vice versa, before the other dog suddenly sprints and the two start a race. In this case, one is the hunter and the other is the chased victim, the roles are not exchanged.

Often you see a FREEZE from the first dog and here it depends very much on the two dogs whether the whole thing tilts or not.

This is not a game, but pure conflict management and stress reduction, but most dog owners think that the dogs are playing so nicely together

Why my dog is not allowed to participate, is probably now explained by itself.

By the way, my dogs have contact with other dogs almost every day.
With their mates, whom they meet regularly.
They are the dogs I know and like, yes and in this relaxed team, a short game arises. Without stress.

The question is:

Which dogs have the better chance of not getting into a fight?






08/04/2024

Naughty Dog?
This will help
⬇️⬇️⬇️

Training junior dogs using positive reinforcement is highly effective and encourages good behavior by rewarding desired actions with treats, praise, or playtime

It helps build a strong bond between you and your dog while teaching them essential skills and manners. Remember to be patient, consistent, and use plenty of encouragement to reinforce positive behaviors

🐾🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🐾We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Trick Dog Workshop! 🐶✨📅 Date: 4th of May 2024 🕒 Time: 10 am ...
07/04/2024

🐾🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🐾

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Trick Dog Workshop! 🐶✨

📅 Date: 4th of May 2024
🕒 Time: 10 am - 1 pm
🏠 Location: Hope Island
💰 Cost : $ 75

Join us for a fun-filled morning of learning and bonding with your furry friend. Whether your pup is a beginner or a seasoned trickster, this workshop is perfect for dogs of all ages and skill levels.

🎩🐕‍🦺 What to Expect:

🙋‍♀️Professional guidance from an experienced trainer
👟👟Step-by-step instruction on teaching various tricks
💥Opportunities for your dog to showcase their talents
🤹‍♂️🤸Fun games and activities for both you and your dog
🍖🥓And plenty of treats and positive reinforcement!

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now by contacting us at 0437 180 026

Don't miss out on this pawsitively awesome event! 🐾✨

We can't wait to see you and your pup there! 🐶🌟

Who won the "Make a Funny Face" competition? Let us introduce you to GUCCI and TINKERBELLThen there's also 3 more of the...
06/04/2024

Who won the "Make a Funny Face" competition?

Let us introduce you to GUCCI and TINKERBELL

Then there's also 3 more of their size

Photo 2: MacGyver is helping with reactivity issues and after a full-on tantrum about him both settle quickly and learn to relax around him

I'm going to see the "Naughty 5" for the next 2 weeks daily over several hours a day and I'm planning to post a training diary about my time with the gorgeous bunch

Stay tuned 😉


Meet Angel Angel is still a puppy, but the owners want to do everything right from the start because they know that Wels...
03/04/2024

Meet Angel

Angel is still a puppy, but the owners want to do everything right from the start because they know that Welsh Terriers have a mind of their own

Coupled with high intelligence, this quickly can lead to problems, but Angel is an angel and learns extremely quickly

So far she has learned:

👌 to wait in the crate when the owners are working with the other dog
👌 the recall training is going great, sitting and down is very easy for her
👌 she can already do a high 5
👌 has learned that jumping on people doesn't lead to success
👌and on Friday we are going to start with loose leash walking training

Foundation Class Graduation March 2024 ☆ Missy☆ Blue-Bell ☆ Daisy ☆ Alfie ☆ Munster   You all did so well 👍👍👍
20/03/2024

Foundation Class Graduation March 2024

☆ Missy
☆ Blue-Bell
☆ Daisy
☆ Alfie
☆ Munster


You all did so well 👍👍👍

14/03/2024
Junior Foundation Class Graduation January 2024 Such a fun group, with lots of laughter "BETTY" 🏆"SADIE" 🏆"WOODY" 🏆MISSI...
04/02/2024

Junior Foundation Class Graduation January 2024

Such a fun group, with lots of laughter

"BETTY" 🏆
"SADIE" 🏆
"WOODY" 🏆
MISSING:
KIP 🏆
KIRRA🏆

You all did an amazing job. You should be very proud

15/01/2024

Made a little video, about interesting nose facts

Did you also know that can use their , (and cute!) to sources of and radiation?

That , via a 2020 study from Sweden that challenged dogs to choose between a warm and cool object across a room, makes them only the second known to possess that .
The other is a bat.

HE SOUNDS LIKE THE PERFECT DOG
04/01/2024

HE SOUNDS LIKE THE PERFECT DOG

ADOPTED!
ADOPTION PENDING!!!
Christmas wasn’t a happy time for everyone.
For 5 ½ month old, pure breed GSD boy, Jett, waking up on Christmas morning to find his owner had passed away suddenly, must have been very scary and confronting. Alone, with his kittie siblings for over 24 hours, we cannot imagine how unsettled he must have felt but when the police and other services arrived, Jett was super excited to see them.
To be honest, GSD’s are not one of my favourite breeds (I know that a lot of you will be horrified to hear that) but this boy truly is one in a million. He is the most gentle, submissive, sweet natured dog that I have met in a very long time.
Jett is super sensitive and that makes the thought of him being alone in his home even harder to think about. He is what some would call a “sook” but we think it just makes him extra special.
Full of beans and excitable, he thinks that everyone is his friend and we tried not to laugh when he fell apart when a small dog was nasty to him.
Even though he is a big clumsy puppy, Jett honestly doesn’t have a mean bone in him. We have had him around young kids, cats and even a 1kg puppy who he backed away from in fear when it tried to chase him.
We have watched him “limp” because he stood on gravel and cry while being bathed. He is the most dramatic, puppy ever but he has an incredible nature.
We watched Jett help a 5 year old little boy go through all the presents under the KPR Christmas tree, becoming super excited at every new toy and trying out all the squeakers. A huge smile on his face, every time he uncovered something new.
Jett LOVES toys and he loves treats but what he loves the most is friends. Human or canine, he loves everyone and the way he welcomes people into KPR HQ proves that he will never, ever be a guard dog.
Jett loves to be wherever his humans are. If they are inside, that is where he wants to be and although he can be a bit of a crazy puppy initially, he quickly settles down and is happy to snooze at his humans’ feet.
In case you can’t tell, Jett has wrapped all of us around his little paw already. He is funny and clever and kind. He is super social and the sort of dog that you could take anywhere without worrying about him being mean.
I know that being a pedigree dog will mean something to some people but to us, Jett is special for much more than his genetics. This is a dog who will make you smile, will ignite your joy for life, just by being around you and will fill your heart with love.
Jett will be available for adoption soon. If you are looking for a stunning dog with a heart of gold, Jett could be your guy.
Sam 😊
Located Wondai QLD
To express interest in adopting Jett, please go to our website www.karmasplacerescue.org.au and fill in the online adoption inquiry form.

04/01/2024

Puppy Preschool finished last night with bang

All dogs in this class nailed everything we asked them to do

Leave it
On your mat
Sit
Drop
Hand touch
Stay .... .. and more

"MAPLE" aka the bear - Bernese Mountain Dog
"MAZE" aka cutie pie - Cavoodle
"COCO" aka smartie pants - Cavoodle
"RAAM" aka lots to say - Kelpie

JERRY LEEMy first own dog 🥰🥰🥰Post a photo of yours in the comments
02/01/2024

JERRY LEE

My first own dog 🥰🥰🥰

Post a photo of yours in the comments

02/01/2024

Trick #2

I called it "Snoot", but I got told in the meantime, that' it isn't an English word 🤣

You can call it whatever you can think off. The dog learns what you teach him. Even "Pinocchio" would work 😉

Happy Training, and if you post your training videos on your own pages, please tag Bente's Dog Training 🥰

I can't wait to see all your wonderful dogs doing "Snoot"

31/12/2023

See if we can get 365 trick tutorials in #2024
Please share, repost, comment and like to keep me motivated 🙏 😀
Please also tag me in your trick videos with the hashtag Bente's Dog Training
📹🥁📹🥁📹
It doesn't have to be the whole trick. Most tricks take days, weeks, or even months.
Post little snippets and I'm happy to assess them and help with feedback
Who's in?

#365

29/12/2023

◇◇◇ 2 spots available ◇◇◇

Junior Foundation Class
starts on the 7th of January 2024 at 4pm

⏳️ 4 weeks course
🕘 1hr 15 min. each week
🌍 Paradise Point
💰 $125

📞 0437 180 026 to save a spot

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Jingella Street
Gold Coast, QLD
4520

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
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