by Tena Parker | Dec 22, 2016 | Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog, Positive Training, Puppy Fun, Reactivity, Socialization, Training
Double the Fun or Triple the Trouble? The scoop on littermate syndrome! I will admit it, if there was a Puppy Addicts Anonymous organization, I would be President and meeting leader. “Hi, I’m Tena and I’m a puppy addict.” I love...
by Tena Parker | Dec 14, 2016 | Behavior Modification, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog, Reactivity, Rescue or Sheltering, Training
Hard Decisions in Responsible Rescue and Sheltering Imagine for a minute that I have this awesome car. This car gets amazing gas mileage, although it only has front wheel drive, it handles beautifully in the snow, it is small enough to fit in those tight...
by Tena Parker | Jul 23, 2014 | personal, Reactivity
A Reflection on Resolving Reactivity The vast majority of my private training clients are dealing with some level of reactivity. Leash reactivity is something very close to home and personal for me. I’ve had a long journey with Shayne and her variety of...
by Tena Parker | Feb 5, 2014 | Basic Training Tips, Behavior Modification, Positive Training, Reactivity, SJC training, Socialization
Don’t Be REactive No, I’m not talking about your dog, I’m talking about YOU! If I could give students of any dog a handful of “words of wisdom,” this would surely be one of them–be proactive! Don’t wait until your dog does...
by Tena Parker | Jan 27, 2014 | Behavior Modification, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog, Positive Training, Reactivity, Socialization
The Power Of Classical Conditioning Over the years, one of the things I have heard over and over again from people use utilize aversive training tools like shock collars and prong collars is that their dogs love these devices and they get excited when they are...
by Tena Parker | Jan 23, 2014 | Behavior Modification, Body language, Dog Behavior, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Reactivity, Socialization, Throwback Thursday
Social Pressures for Perfection…throwback thursday Originally posted 8/28/12 Who would have thunk that peer pressure would have such a drastic effect on dogs. No, I’m not talking about dog-dog peer pressure, I’m talking about the pressure that...
