Brother of the Wolf, LLC

11/15/2023

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A Lost Dog in Temple and Amar, La Puente, California, 91746

06/22/2023

A wonderful article:

"Increasingly, it seems, it’s not a little training we prize in a dog ― it’s a lot."

08/21/2019

08/21/2019

04/04/2019

Pet Psychology is a very in-demand industry right now with pet owners around the world looking for behavioral experts to assist them with their beloved family pet. This training course is designed to provide you with all the knowledge you need to enjoy a successful and enjoyable career in pet psycho...

05/20/2018

It is with great pleasure that I announce our newest service dog team!
Donna Campbell Callahan & her dog, Haley are now certified through Brother of the Wolf's Working Dog Program!

05/20/2018

12/29/2017

Beginning in January, we will be offering an on-line dog training course with an interactive internship here at our studio in Gloucester City.

This certification course will include online studies, chatroom dialogue, and hands-on learning protocols.

You may choose either of the following methods of instruction:
* The comprehensive, interactive program which includes hands-on instruction in Gloucester City NJ & internet-based studies, followed by a final exam
Or
*Internet-based studies only, followed by an internship with a qualified trainer of your choice and a final exam.

Interested parties should write a brief introductory email to:
[email protected]. Tuition & applicable fee information will be provided in the response.

Make 2018 the year you follow your dream of making a difference. Become a certified dog trainer in as little as 8 week's time!

12/08/2017

In light of the new Federal restrictions on service dog certifications, we are offering a discount on our program. If you pass our initial interview (with you & your dog), we will begin working toward certification. The program will begin in January, 2018. It includes classwork, homework, & field service. All materials are provided & included in the tuition (with the exception of a 6-foot, leather leash which you must purchase). Tuition also includes the Canine Good Citizen test.

Our previous tuition was $375.00 plus the CGC test.

Pay half the tuition before December 22, 2017, and receive a discount of $50.00! Your grand total will be $325.00 plus 7% tax. Half will be due before Dec 22nd, the other half before the program begins.

Schedule your FREE interview today! Call 856.981.8957 or email [email protected].

No refunds. Owner is responsible for carrying out instructions to ensure success.
Wado udohiyu,
Dawn Watson

11/02/2017

Pet Tip of the Week
I Don’t Teach Dogs

When I’m working with a client, I often say, “I’m not teaching your dog—I’m teaching you how to teach your dog how to behave”.
An obedient and well-rounded dog is one that is told how to behave by watching for cues from his human. As a professional trainer, it’s up to me to teach his human those cues.
A dog does not instinctively know what behaviors are socially acceptable to his pack; he will learn these behaviors by being rewarded when he does the proper thing. This is called Positive Reinforcement.
Each training session, either in my studio in Gloucester City or in a client’s home, contains lots of information, examples, print-outs, and my book, “Training Your Dog with Love and Compassion”. If the client continues to apply the protocols, the dog will obey. I always let the client know he or she may contact me if a protocol is unclear or does not seem to be taking affect. There is no charge for a follow-up call, text, or email. In addition, if a client is struggling with an issue I will often offer a discounted, second session as a courtesy.
Training a dog is easy. Training a human is not as easy. But I will continue to use my methods—love and compassion—until I can no longer speak or write.
Please contact me at [email protected] or at 856.981.8957 if you need help with your dog.
Wado udohiyu, (thank you very much in the Cherokee language)
Dawn Watson
Owner, Brother of the Wolf, LLC
Obedience and Service Dog Training
Canine Good Citizen Evaluations

09/15/2017

Pet Tip of the Week (cnbnewsnet) By Dawn O. Watson
There is a growing trend in America to adopt dogs that were raised in a ‘puppy mill’—typically a facility in which female dogs are bred repeatedly and their offspring sold at auctions, farmers’ markets, and pet stores.
It takes a special person to take on the many challenges that adopting a former ‘mill dog entails. Comparisons have been made to children adopted from crowded, over-seas orphanages: attachment disorders and strange behaviors, sometimes permanent, may be evident.
Give the dog some space, at first. He or she will need to ‘unlearn’ some life-long behaviors before becoming confident enough to be hugged or petted. Be patient with housebreaking but encourage appropriate behavior.
Take the dog to your veterinarian within twenty-four hours of adoption unless you received him from a reputable rescue and have paper-work to prove that he is disease-free and up to date on inoculations. Make sure to have him or her neutered or spayed as soon as possible.
Set boundaries for your new buddy; don’t allow bad behavior to progress just because of a tough start in life. Always use positive reinforcement techniques so that your dog will trust your guidance. Speak with a professional trainer to see if the first few weeks after the adoption are progressing normally. As a professional trainer, I do not charge for a phone consultation and many of my colleagues feel that this service is standard and does not require a fee.
If I can be of service to you, please call me at 856.981.8957. Brother of the Wolf has been in business since 2008 but, as its lead trainer, I have been training dogs since 1975. My associate, Miguel Perez, was personally trained through my apprenticeship program and is captain of the South Jersey chapter of Love on A Leash, and is qualified to certify both therapy dogs and service dogs. Our Service Dog Program has successfully trained ten dogs to assist differently-abled individuals in the last year. For more information, please see our website (www.brotherofthewolf.com) or give us a call.
Wado udohiyu (thank you very much in the Cherokee language)
Dawn Watson

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09/07/2017

07/21/2017

Pet Tip of the Week
Introducing a New Dog

You’ve decided to bring home a companion for Fido, who has been your best (and only) buddy for several years. How do you make the transition from a one-dog to a two-dog, family?
First, introduce Fido and Fluffy on neutral territory—at a park or a friend’s yard. Enlist a friend to help you so that each of you controls one dog. Keep them both on-leash even if they seem accepting of one another. If, after about fifteen minutes, they’ve been engaging in respectful play, drop the leashes and observe them.
If the dogs exhibit signs of anxiety, keep them separate and at a distance from one another. Gradually decrease the space between them so they become accustomed to one another’s presence and no longer appear fearful or assertive.
Keep working with both dogs until you can safely bring them onto Fido’s turf. Remember, a dog that has claimed territory as his own may not willingly accept an intruder.
My book, Training Your Dog with Love and Compassion is available on Amazon.com, Amazon Kindle, and Goodreads.com. In it, you will find the answers to many of your training and behavior questions.
It is also available at the Gloucester City Public Library.

Wado udohiyu, (thank you very much in the Cherokee language)
Dawn Watson
Owner, Brother of the Wolf, LLC
Miguel Perez,
Trainer, Brother of the Wolf, LLC
856.981.8957

06/24/2017

My new book, "Training Your Dog with Love and Compassion is now available on Amazon, Kindle, & Goodreads. It retails for about $6.00. Learn the secrets of reading & leading your dog successfully! Recommended for new puppy owners, animal rescue workers, foster homes, and canine professionals! This little book packs a wallop!

04/08/2017

From now until May 1, 2017 we are offering a long-lead, outdoor training session for only $45.00! Your 1-hour session will include teaching your dog to stay, come when he hears his name, & polite walking/heeling. Call or text 856.981.7957 to schedule your appointment.
The park is located in Gloucester City. Cash only. Single-dog session
Long lead provided.

04/08/2017

Our Little Dog Social is postponed today.

04/07/2017

Most dogs have at least a minimal amount of prey drive. If you are considering the idea that dogs are descended from wolves you can see how a high prey drive might exist.

Some dogs are more 'prey' than predator. This may be viewed as a weakness by more assertive canines; care should be taken to protect them from situations that may be dangerous. Chasing games and tug-of-war games with other dogs should be controlled and supervised.

If you have a dog that seems to always be on the offensive please consult a professional about ways to decrease his likelihood of injuring a human or another animal. Dogs can learn to control their behavior but it is unlikely that they will control their instincts.

If you have questions about this or any other dog-related issue please give us a call. We are here to help you. 856.981.8957.

Wado udohiyu, (thank you very much in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson, Owner

Miguel Perez, Associate Trainer

Brother of the Wolf, LLC