by Tena Parker | Nov 19, 2013 | SJC training, Training
FREE Pre-Puppy Consultations I am in the business of putting myself out of business–dogs are brought to me with problems or needing training, and I give the owners what they need to remedy these problems. Once the behaviors have been remedied, they often go off...
by Tena Parker | Sep 3, 2013 | clicker training, Positive Training, Reinforcement, Training
Practical Approach to Punishment I have been thinking for a while about how to approach writing a blog about physical punishment that was more pragmatic and less emotional. I think a lot of times the arguments against using physical punishment are based in emotion...
by Tena Parker | Aug 2, 2013 | General Dog Care, Rally, Training
Responsible Canine Athlete Handling This may ultimately be more of a rant than an educational post but it’s something that has been getting under my skin recently. Over the last year I have been to (not necessarily competed in) 4 agility trials, 6 rally trials,...
by Tena Parker | Jul 31, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Body language, Positive Training, Training
Be Your Dog’s Joy There are many things that dog guardians can do to improve their dog’s manners and listening skills. Over the last three years blogging, I’ve mentioned many things but as I was reflecting on my blogging the other day, I realized...
by Tena Parker | Jul 24, 2013 | "How To...", equipment, Positive Training, Training
Weaning off Treats Pt. 2 On Monday I wrote about how to wean off of treats during your training. I really focused that post exclusively on the mechanics of how to reduce treats during training but there is a piece of the puzzle that I didn’t really write about...
by Tena Parker | Jul 16, 2013 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, clicker training, Training, Video blog
Go Faster! More Cookies! I spent part of the weekend trying to find a link to a study that I read years ago that looked at the skills/mechanics trainers used more effectively than average pet owners. Unfortunately I couldn’t find anything–so I can’t...
