by Tena Parker | Apr 19, 2013 | Behavior Modification, equipment, Reactivity, Reinforcement, Training
Resolving Window Reactivity pt 2 A little over a year ago, I posted about a home improvement project for reactive dogs using window clings to prevent dogs from barking at dogs they see through the windows. Like mentioned in that post, we had a really serious issue of...
by Tena Parker | Apr 18, 2013 | clicker training, SJC training, Socialization, Training
Outdoor Adventure Class Take your training to the next level and let’s practice outside! SJC is just beginning the planning stages for a new intermediate and advanced level class. This class is a little bit less “structured” than our Outward Hound...
by Tena Parker | Apr 15, 2013 | Behavior Modification, clicker training, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog, Positive Training, Reactivity
STOP Treating Symptoms and Treat The Disease! This past weekend I went to an all day seminar with a local holistic vet, Dr. Doug Knueven of Beaver Animal Clinic. I have not personally taken my dogs to him, but if I ever had a medical issue with either, he would be...
by Tena Parker | Apr 12, 2013 | personal, therapy dog
It’s Official Rio’s A Therapy Dog! Yesterday Rio got a very exciting package in the mail! He got his Therapy Dog certificate and collar tag and I got our ID card and the TDinc membership handbook. I am so proud of him! I absolutely knew he had it...
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...
