by Tena Parker | Apr 11, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Body language, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog
“He’s fine” is often code for “he’s not biting” Hi my name is _____ and I have a 3 year old miniature Schnauzer. I am emailing you because I’m interested in training for him. I have a problem with him and my...
by Tena Parker | Apr 3, 2013 | equipment, Fearful Dog, product reviews
Calming Treats–A Review Over the last year I have suggested a product called “Calming” by Pet Naturals to a variety of clients and students dealing with a variety of anxiety based behaviors. It wasn’t until recently that I had personally used...
by Tena Parker | Mar 26, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Body language, Fearful Dog, Training
Effects of Stress on Performance I was reminded yesterday of a very important lesson that many handlers need to be reminded of–whether for dogs competing in events or for dogs in everyday life, stress (good or bad) can have a negative effect on their...
by Tena Parker | Feb 22, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Body language, Fearful Dog, Socialization
Fearful dogs are No Laughing Matter I recently witnessed a really sad series of events with a fearful dog and needed to get it off my chest because I’m a bit upset by the whole situation. This is a dog I have observed a few times but is not a dog I am working...
by Tena Parker | Jan 10, 2013 | Adding a dog, Fearful Dog, Foster Dogs, Socialization
Linus’s First Trip Out Well, it was slightly less than a 2 week timeout for Linus, as it turns out. Although I strongly suggest a two week time out, I just had a feeling that the right thing for him was to get him out to see people in very low-key environments....
by Tena Parker | Jan 8, 2013 | Fearful Dog, Foster Dogs
Dependent on the Group It’s been about 9 days since Linus came to into my home and I have to admit that even though this pup has zero training, he is one of the easiest dogs to live with (is it sad that he’s easier to live with than Shayne and...
