by Tena Parker | Jun 21, 2013 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Positive Training, Training
Bribery Is Against The Law I cannot tell you how many times I come across people who really struggle with their dog “only listening when he sees that I have a treat.” I also constantly hear the same warning from people who are against using treats,...
by Tena Parker | Jun 10, 2013 | clicker training, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Training
Play More With Your Dog! Although training is serious work, it does not, in and of itself, have to be a serious experience. Two of the key components that I see missing in the way that many people train their dogs are joy and play. Even when they are training using...
by Tena Parker | May 8, 2012 | Blogs
I’m gonna go back and finish up our discussion of ineffective punishment from last week. There are lots to be said, but it’s taxing writing about such ‘sad’ topics. Do not punish out of anger I wish I could say that this wasn’t the case...
by Tena Parker | Apr 27, 2012 | Basic Training Tips, Blogs, clicker training, Positive Training
Ineffective Punishment pt 1 Honestly, it’s a rarity when I use any punishment for Shayne or Rio’s mistakes in basic obedience/tricks–no click is, in most instance, enough information for them to know that wasn’t what I was looking for. If they...
by Tena Parker | Apr 25, 2012 | Blogs, clicker training, Dog Behavior, Positive Training
Punishment… it happens It is one of my biggest pet peeves when people call clicker trainers permissive. I may not use physical punishments but I’m probably one of the “strictest” doggie moms out there. I have rules and expectations of my dogs...
