by Tena Parker | Aug 30, 2012 | Blogs
The other day I went to a big-box pet store to use a gift card I had been given. I had no idea what I was going to get. I figured I’d load up on a few plush toys since this particular store doesn’t carry food I use. I brought Shayne along and she worked...
by Tena Parker | Aug 29, 2012 | Blogs
I must say that Shayne is making friends easier and easier these days, even with other female dogs. This past weekend we got together with our canine friend Meika for some off-leash romping and there was not a single snarky moment! AWESOME! All three after playing at...
by Tena Parker | Aug 28, 2012 | Blogs, Dog Behavior, General Dog Care, Reactivity, Socialization
Social Pressures for Perfection… 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 GUARDIANS feel from society. Friends, family...
by Tena Parker | Aug 27, 2012 | Blogs
but don’t OVER exercise your dog. Yes, you heard that right, you can absolutely over exercise your dog. For as often as I suggest that people need to increase the exercise for their dogs, I have at least the same number of dogs who need to, not necessarily...
by Tena Parker | Aug 24, 2012 | Blogs
Why yes…. Rio is stuck in a tree. Okay, he’s not stuck in THIS tree, he got down no problem but he does have a history of getting up into a tree and not being able to get down on his own. It is a little sad just how many pictures I have of Rio climbing...
