by Tena Parker | Jan 24, 2012 | Blogs
First of all I wanted to thank everyone who offered support and such kind words about the loss of Joey. I really appreciate it. I know it’s going to take some time but with the help of friends it’ll get easier. So, on top of the sudden loss of Joey,...
by Tena Parker | Jan 20, 2012 | Blogs
It’s always a good day when I wake up to an update about Chase. He is doing fantastic in his new home and he continues to win over everyone he meets. He recently went to the vet and he/she even joked that “he needed to stay for extended...
by Tena Parker | Jan 19, 2012 | Blogs
About 4 months ago I got a sample of the “Walk Your Dog With Love” harness. I’d seen lots of advertisements for it and was curious about it since it boasted features that interested me. For those of you who haven’t ever heard of it before, it...
by Tena Parker | Jan 17, 2012 | Blogs
I took Jethro to his first day of puppy class last Saturday and it was so much fun seeing all the puppies being crazy! There was a great mix of breeds/mixes and one I’d never seen as a puppy before. There is a greyhound puppy in Jethro’s class and he’s so cute–I’ve...
by Tena Parker | Dec 22, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
A while back I posted 5 tips to help you train more effectively– 5 Ways To Train Like a Pro. I talked about timing, rate of reinforcement, quiet hands, not repeating cues, and precision placement of rewards. These are definitely things I’m regularly...
