by Tena Parker | Jan 3, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Imagine for a moment that you are at a restaurant and you are eating your favorite dinner after a long day at work. You’ve just had a chance to take a few bites of the main entree and your two side dishes, when suddenly, the waitress returns and snatches the...
by Tena Parker | Dec 30, 2010 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Dog parks… they can be the source of great joy and the source of severe frustration. Now, not all dog parks are the same, some are certainly better than others but they are, nonetheless, frequently a hot-button topic for “dog people.” Here’s...
by Tena Parker | Dec 27, 2010 | Blogs, Uncategorized
*Face Palm* Hey Rio, did you know that…. “If you play tug with your dog, you are going to make him aggressive” “If you play tug with your dog, he’s going to become dominant” “If you play tug with your dog, he’s going to...
by Tena Parker | Dec 22, 2010 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When I leave the house, Rio is left crated about half the time but when he’s not crated he’s gated into part of the house that’s been pretty well doggie proofed. He is a WICKED counter/table surfer and gets himself into trouble chewing inappropriate...
by Tena Parker | Dec 17, 2010 | Basic Training Tips, Blogs, Positive Training, Puppy Fun, Socialization, Training
Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations It is unnerving how common it is for folks to say things like, “I don’t know how people think Victoria Stilwell and Cesar Millan are so different. She is always talking about setting rules and boundaries and being a leader,...
