by Tena Parker | Jan 25, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
“I have a 9 month old [insert high drive, high energy breed here… let’s call it a German Shorthaired Pointer] GSP. I walk him 2 miles most days and sometimes go to the park. I don’t know what do do anymore, even if I walk him 2 miles he is...
by Tena Parker | Jan 21, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
I had no intention of posting a blog today (hence the late post) but I woke up… inspired…. to post a little tidbit. There are days I wake up completely perplexed about my status in my own house. Let’s recap for a moment, very briefly, some aspects...
by Tena Parker | Jan 10, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Last week I wrote about how common it is for people to actually create food aggressive dogs by trying to get the dog used to people taking the food bowl away. What people thought was proper socialization, was actually causing their dog’s aggressive behavior. ...
by Tena Parker | Jan 6, 2011 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Blogs, Positive Training, Rally, Reactivity, Reinforcement, SJC training, Training
Focus, it doesn’t just happen… “Wow, she must really love you!” “She never takes her eyes off you.” “It’s like nothing else exists but you.” “He is just so focused on your every move.” I get comments...
by Tena Parker | Jan 5, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
“You know those cookie or clicker trainers, they are just bribing their dogs to obey the commands. Once the dogs leave the house or there is no food, they are out of control. My dog knows he has to comply or he gets a swat at a distance (she then brandishes...
