Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way — Season 1
Though only a single season of 10 episodes, the popularity of Barbra Woodhouse and her method of dog training grew to the point of public demanding a second broadcast in the UK, in the early 1980s. P
About this season
Though only a single season of 10 episodes, the popularity of Barbra Woodhouse and her method of dog training grew to the point of public demanding a second broadcast in the UK, in the early 1980s. Popularity was equally rivaled in the USA, where public broadcast and VHS alike were consumed by dog owners anxious to firmly but lovingly train their canines into order.
Episodes (10)
1. The Right Start
Aired 7 January 1980 • 30 min
A training choke chain that clicks when pulled by the trainer and an explanation of the correct way to praise.
2. Afternoon Promenade
Aired 14 January 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse demonstrates training dogs to walkies (which is a nicer term than the word: heel).
3. Sit and Stay
Aired 21 January 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse demonstrates a method for teaching a dog to sit and stay, emphasizing tone of voice and hand signals.
4. The Down
Aired 28 January 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse demonstrates how to teach dogs to stay down.
5. Come When Called
Aired 4 February 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse shows how to teach a dog to come when called, through a combination of tone of voice and praise.
6. The Advance, Stand, Sit and Down
Aired 11 February 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse demonstrates how to teach a dog to stop instantly on command.
7. Nervous Dogs
Aired 18 February 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse shows how to make nervous dogs confident and manageable through proper training.
8. Puppies
Aired 25 February 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse shows how to begin training puppies as soon as they arrive in the master's home.
9. Problem Dogs
Aired 2 March 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse shows how to correct the bad habits of dogs, including jumping up.
10. Show Handling
Aired 9 March 1980 • 30 min
Barbara Woodhouse demonstrates show handling.