Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way
Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way is a British television series presented by Barbara Woodhouse first shown by the BBC in 1980. It was taped in 10 episodes at Woodhouse's home in Hertfordshire, England. The show was also internationally syndicated. In the show she often used two commands: "walkies" and "sit"; the latter of which was parodied in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy where James Bond does a Woodhouse impersonation, puts his hand up in a command posture, repeats Woodhouse's catch-phrase to a tiger and the animal responds to it by obeying. Her ten-part series had been shown at over one hundred stations in the United States and in Britain it proved so popular it was run twice. In 1982, singer-songwriter Randy Edelman wrote a song about her and her show, "Barbara", which he released in a single 45 rpm record.
Cast: Barbara Woodhouse, Nichola Beaumont
Season 1
10 episodes
1. The Right StartA training choke chain that clicks when pulled by the trainer and an explanation of the correct way to praise.TV-YCC30minJan 7, 1980
2. Afternoon PromenadeBarbara Woodhouse demonstrates training dogs to walkies (which is a nicer term than the word: heel).TV-YCC30minJan 14, 1980
3. Sit and StayBarbara Woodhouse demonstrates a method for teaching a dog to sit and stay, emphasizing tone of voice and hand signals.TV-YCC30minJan 21, 1980
4. The DownBarbara Woodhouse demonstrates how to teach dogs to stay down.TV-YCC30minJan 28, 1980
5. Come When CalledBarbara Woodhouse shows how to teach a dog to come when called, through a combination of tone of voice and praise.TV-YCC30minFeb 4, 1980
6. The Advance, Stand, Sit and DownBarbara Woodhouse demonstrates how to teach a dog to stop instantly on command.TV-YCC30minFeb 11, 1980
7. Nervous DogsBarbara Woodhouse shows how to make nervous dogs confident and manageable through proper training.TV-YCC30minFeb 18, 1980
8. PuppiesBarbara Woodhouse shows how to begin training puppies as soon as they arrive in the master's home.TV-YCC30minFeb 25, 1980- 9. Problem DogsBarbara Woodhouse shows how to correct the bad habits of dogs, including jumping up.TV-YCC30minMar 2, 1980
- 10. Show HandlingBarbara Woodhouse demonstrates show handling.TV-YCC30minMar 9, 1980
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Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way
Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way is a British television series presented by Barbara Woodhouse first shown by the BBC in 1980. It was taped in 10 episodes at Woodhouse's home in Hertfordshire, England. The show was also internationally syndicated. In the show she often used two commands: "walkies" and "sit"; the latter of which was parodied in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy where James Bond does a Woodhouse impersonation, puts his hand up in a command posture, repeats Woodhouse's catch-phrase to a tiger and the animal responds to it by obeying. Her ten-part series had been shown at over one hundred stations in the United States and in Britain it proved so popular it was run twice. In 1982, singer-songwriter Randy Edelman wrote a song about her and her show, "Barbara", which he released in a single 45 rpm record.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Barbara Woodhouse
- Created by
- Barbara Woodhouse
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
TV-YCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
