by Tena Parker | Mar 19, 2013 | Dog Behavior, personal, Positive Training
Prong collars on therapy dogs… Few things anger me as much as seeing prong collars on therapy dogs. I think it is absolutely inexcusable to have a public ambassador traipsing around with a collar with the potential to cause some gnarly injuries, or at the...
by Tena Parker | Mar 15, 2013 | Foster Dogs, personal
Linus Graduates School! Last night Linus went to school for the last day of Small Dog Basic class and he came home with a lovely diploma for all of his hard work! He really came out of his shell in school–by the end of class he was rushing up to all the people...
by Tena Parker | Mar 14, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Dog Behavior, Positive Training, Training, Uncategorized
Training Results are Not Always Linear When we talk about progress in training, it is very rarely, if ever, strictly linear. This is especially true when we talk about behavior modification. There will always be forward and backwards steps in the process. Some days...
by Tena Parker | Mar 13, 2013 | Adding a dog, Basic Training Tips, Body language, Dog Behavior, Socialization
Socialization, it’s quality over quantity Trainers preach (beg and plead may also be appropriate here) the importance of socialization like the gospel. It is one of the first things out of their mouths when talking to people interested in getting a puppy or who...
by Tena Parker | Mar 12, 2013 | Adding a dog, Basic Training Tips, General Dog Care, Training
No, Really, a Second Dog Won’t Help “Well I have finally compromised with my husband. We are looking for a male rottie (playmate) for our male rottie. Ours is 9 months old and full of energy! … He needs a buddy :(, my lil chi’s dont like him...
