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At Toledo Dog Training we are committed to helping each dog training team that walks through our doors. Our slogan "We do more than training; we build relationships," rings true with our training philosophy.
Toledo Dog Training uses gentle and fun training methods that improve the communication between owner and dog. All of our courses use positive-reinforcement training and educate owners on humane leadership skills, allowing dogs to flourish. We do not use or allow harsh and inhumane punishment-based methods. This type of "training" destroys the relationship between dog and owner, and escalates or creates aggression. Your dog training lessons are meant to be both fun and educational. We believe that a true leader is fair & consistent without using aggressive techniques.
We believe owners and dogs should be able to have a mutually
enjoyable relationship with one another.
Our dog training classes are designed to teach you how to train your dog. Enrolling in group dog training classes provides you with the opportunity to practice your commands while being coached by a professional dog trainer. Working with your dog on a regular basis allows you to interact and bond with your dog, improving your relationship.
Personal Statement: I feel that by calling myself a dog trainer, I have an obligation to every student to be the best that I can be. To become a skilled professional dog trainer, one should have a level of interest, education, experience and dedication to the field.
I am committed to helping you, the dog owner, understand your dog’s behavior & am dedicated to helping you correct any unwanted behavior, or just keeping you on the right track.
Continuing my education on dog behavior, training & teaching skills is a top priority. I will continue to be very familiar with the latest research and knowledge in the field of dog behavior. I am, and will continue to be upfront with my personal experience. Below you will find my personal experience working with both dogs and their owners, my continuing education as it relates to dog behavior & teaching students. If you every have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely~Tonya Wilhelm Founder Toledo Dog Training
We support American Humane on their views of Cesar Millan's training techniques: "The training tactics featured on Cesar Millan's 'Dog Whisperer" program are inhumane, outdated and improper, according to a letter sent yesterday to the National Geographic Channel by American Humane the oldest national organization protecting children and animals." Other dog behaviorists & authors that don't agree with his philosophy include: American Veterinary Society Of Animal Behavior, Jean Donaldson, Trish King, Curtis Pesmen, Pat Miller, Mary Harwelik, 4Paws University, Nicole Wilde
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Toledo Dog Training 2006-Present
Perky Paws Cafe 2004-Current
- Owner/Operator
- Online Pet Boutique
- Pet Parties
Toledo Area Pets Publication 2007
- Owner/Operator
- Publisher/Editor
- Marketing
- Sales
Not Just Goldens 2001-2006
- Owner/Operator
- Pet Sitting
- Private Dog Training-Behavior Training
Teamworks Dog Training 2001-December 2003
- Puppy Class Instructor
- Created & Implemented Advanced Puppy Class
- Advanced Puppy Class Instructor
- Therapy Dog Class Instructor-Delta Society
- Assisted in such classes as: Rowdy Rovers Canine Confidence Building Canine Good Citizens
- Instructor Of The Year 2002 Thanks to all my students who voted, and made this honor possible. :)
Wake County Animal Shelter-2004
- Animal Care Technician
- Vaccinating Micro chipping
- In-taking pets
- Started the Train-A-Pup Program
Assistance Dogs Of America 1999-2001
- Over 4,500 hours working and training rescued dogs!
- Monthly dog evaluations
- Assisted in temperament testing dogs
- Conducted foster family classes
- Created & Implemented Beginner Foster Family Curriculum
- Taught Beginner Foster Family Class
- Interviewed potential foster families
- Client team training
- Client follow up
- Coordinated pet home adoption program
- Assisted in certification test
- Volunteer coordinator
- Fundraising & awareness
South Suburban Animal Hospital 1999
- Receptionist
- Vet tech in training
Capital Area Humane Society 1998-1999
- Kennel technician
- Basic Dog Training
Homeopathic Remedies and Flower Essences Presented by Kristy Lampe May 2004
Canine First Aid & Emergency Response To Bleeding Presented by Teressa Everts May 2004
- A demonstration in canine first aid and training
- Emergency response to bleeding, choking, poisoning
- Fractures and lacerations
Playing Well With Others Presented by Jenn Merritt May 2004
- Identifying and encouraging proper social behaviors in your dog.
- The Importance of Play
- Canine Body Language
- Common Play Behaviors
- Indications of Inappropriate Play
- Helping Your Dog Play Friendly
- Signs of Stress
Certified Rabies Vaccinator Course March 2004
- Hosts & Range
- Pathogenesis
- Clinical Signs
- Modes of Transmission
- Epidemics by Species Treatment
TTouch Workshop March 2004
TTouch - the Tellington TTouch - is a method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body. The intent of the TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence
From Pups To Problems presented by Trish King, February 2004
- Are Puppies Really Learning What We Are Teaching Them
- Deadly Puppies, Deadly Dogs
- Dog Meets Dog
- Adolescent Dog Problems
- Abandonment Training
- Anxiety: Different Forms, Different Solutions
- Avoiding Injury in Personal Consultations & Private Training
Advanced Training Theory presented by Pamela Reid, April 2003
- Distinctions between learning, memory, motivation, and cognition
- Open and closed economies
- Different types of feedback
- Intermittent schedules
- Autoshaping
- Superconditioning
- Information coded in the dog's brain
- Dog's memory
- Pavlov's contribution
The Other End of the Leash/Dog to Dog Aggression presented by Dr. Patricia McConnell, November 2002
- What are humans really saying to our dogs through our body language?
- Comparing dog body language to human body language-space management
- Humans tendency towards aggression & frustration
- Teaching our dogs to be comfortable in the human world
- Educating owners on the dog's world
- Leadership skills
- Vocal tones & what they mean to our dogs-broad bands, pitch
- Dog to dog aggression
- Motivation
- Body Language
- Vocalizations
- Inappropriate Aggression
- Appropriate Aggression
- Resource Guarding
- Leash Aggression
- Same Household Aggression
- High Arousal Aggression
- Fear Based Aggression
- Learned Pain Aggression
- For The Love Of Aggression
- Treating Aggression
- Stress in dogs
- Calming Signals/Appeasement Gestures
- Social Hierarchy
- The Truth About Dominance
Multi-Dog Households Issues and Behavior Modification presented by Dr. Lori Frear, August 2002
- Social organizations in various mammals including wolves, lions, African wild dogs and feral dogs.
- Domestication of the domestic dog focusing on paedomorphosis and the corresponding behavioral changes.
- Common issues that develop in multi-dog households, including proactive & reactive actions.
- Methods for adding a dog to a household with existing dogs.
- Social Organizations-Benefits, functions & social behaviors
- Dog Packs-Domestication, feral dog behavior & owned dog behavior
- Multi-Dog Household Issues-Common concerns, proactive & reactive
- Dog Consultations
- Pack Additions-When, who, why & how
- Displays-Social Signals
Temperament Testing and its Applications presented by Dr. Lori Frear, June 2002
Principles of Operant Conditioning presented by Dr. Lori Frear, May 2002
- Behavioral Ethology
- Learning in animals
- Comparative Psychologists vs Ethologists
- Pavlov vs Skinner
- Classical Conditioning
- Conditioned Reflex
- Operant Conditioning
- Genetics
- Control & Function
- Development
- Survival Value
- Evolution
- Nature vs Nurture
- Animal Behaviorists
Advanced Canine Behavior presented by Dr. Patricia McConnell, April 2001
- Why & how dogs react to certain situations in different ways
- Genetic Influences
- Shyness
- Dominance
- Reactivity & Frustration Tolerance
- How sounds/pitch influence our dogs
- Catching the signs of tension
- Calming/Displacement Signals
- The true meaning of a dog's hackles/piloerection
- Counter conditioning & Operant Conditioning
- Ways to handle Dog Aggression
- Body Blocks & Eye Contact
Alpha Bitch Conference, March 2001
- Feisty Fido-Pia Silvani
- Arousal & Aggression-Sue Sterberg
- Teaching so your students will listen-Donna Duford
- Training Dogs in a Shelter-Sue Sternberg
- Behavior Modification with a practical view-Pia Silvani
- Small/Toy Dog Aggression-Sue Sternberg
- Acquiring A Skill-Pia Silvani
- Clicker Training For Aggression-Donna Duford
- Troubles in the Class Room-Terry Ryan & Sue Sterberg
- Training Techniques-Donna Duford & Pia Silvani
- Dealing with Problem Dogs-Terry Ryan & Sue Sternberg
- Strategies For Handling Disruptive Dogs in Class- Donna Duford, Pia Silvani, Terry Ryan
- Defensive Handling For Trainers & Instructors-Sue Sterberg
- Working With Kids-Donna Duford
- Putting it All Together-Donna Duford, Terry Ryan, Pia Silvani, Sue Sternberg
Assistance Dog Trainers Workshop With Kathy Sdao, October 2000
- Balance Work
- Opening Doors
- How To Teach a New Behavior
- Retrieving
- Greeting a Strange Dog
- Alerting To Sound
- What affects Dog Aggression/Behavior
Training Behavior & Healthy Dog Conference, March 2000
- The Truth About Dominance-Dr. Patricia McConnell
- Throw Away Your Leash-Patricia McConnell
- A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words-Terry Ryan
- Testing Puppy Tests-Patricia McConnell
- A Look at Canine Stress & Related Behaviors-Terry Ryan
- The Silent Language-Roger Abrantes
- Breed Mix Identification-Trish King
- Joyful, Instant, Reliable Recalls-Patricia McConnell
- Communication Problems-Roger Abrantes
Delta Society's Science & Magic: The Human-Animal Bond, October 1999
- Service Dog Training Techniques-Lu Picard
- The Llamas Lead the Learning: ATT & Kids with Autism-Mona Sams
- Montana Medicaid & Service Animals-Richard Rough
- Use of Service Dogs for Dementia Care-Mary Shelkey
- Patient Preference & Measured Interactions-Suzanne La Croix
- From Foundation to Progression: 90 Service Dog Commands-Myra Fourwinds
- Service Dog Education System-Kellie Brooke
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References Always Available Upon Request
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