by Tena Parker | Jan 27, 2014 | Behavior Modification, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog, Positive Training, Reactivity, Socialization
The Power Of Classical Conditioning Over the years, one of the things I have heard over and over again from people use utilize aversive training tools like shock collars and prong collars is that their dogs love these devices and they get excited when they are...
by Tena Parker | Jan 23, 2014 | Behavior Modification, Body language, Dog Behavior, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Reactivity, Socialization, Throwback Thursday
Social Pressures for Perfection…throwback thursday Originally posted 8/28/12 Who would have thunk that peer pressure would have such a drastic effect on dogs. No, I’m not talking about dog-dog peer pressure, I’m talking about the pressure that...
by Tena Parker | Jan 9, 2014 | Fearful Dog, General Dog Care, Reactivity, Throwback Thursday
Best Advice I can Possibly Give… “Be your dog’s advocate.” That is, I think, the best advice I can give to people with dogs. “Be your dog’s advocate!” That is, I think, the best advice I can give to people who are handling...
by Tena Parker | Sep 26, 2013 | Behavior Modification, Body language, Dog Behavior, Reactivity
Having The Meds Talk With My Vet Last year I wrote a blog about the events at the vet, years ago, that have made my life with Shayne so much more challenging. In a total and complete nutshell, she had two idiot vet techs corner her in the exam room (after I told them...
by Tena Parker | Sep 19, 2013 | APDT C.L.A.S.S., Puppy Fun, Rally, Reactivity, SJC training, WPHS Classes
Sign Up Now! New Classes! I have just finalized my schedule for the end of the year with WPHS and it is looking really really exciting! I have two very exciting announcements to make… Rally-O Thanks to all of the support from my Rally students we are adding...
by Tena Parker | Aug 30, 2013 | product reviews, Reactivity
Leash Aggression Classroom Review I was recently given the opportunity to check out an online “classroom” that focuses on leash reactivity/aggression in exchange for a review on my blog. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to check out what could be...
