by Tena Parker | Apr 10, 2013 | photo blog
Wordless Wednesday–First real spring day edition It has been an incredibly long winter here in Pittsburgh… I wasn’t sure it would ever end! Well finally, in the second week of April, we finally got late spring/summer temps of mid 70’s to 80 so...
by Tena Parker | Apr 9, 2013 | clicker training, equipment, Positive Training, Training
Leash Manners–it’s about training, not tools I am a huge supporter of Freedom No-Pull and Sense-ation/Sensible front-hooking harnesses. I think they are fantastic tools for the vast majority of dog guardians to have more control over their dogs and...
by Tena Parker | Apr 8, 2013 | equipment, product reviews
Product Review–I.Q. Treat Ball I have tried a crazy number of kibble dispensing toys over the years–they wobble, they bobble, they roll, they slide, they teeter, they flip, they bounce, and they spin. They each have their pros and their cons and each have...
by Tena Parker | Apr 5, 2013 | General Dog Care, photo blog, Socialization
Social Dog Walks Socialization is not just about play. I think sometimes dog owners think that the only way that their dog can socialize is through rough-housing with other dogs. There is so much value in dogs going on walks together, going on hikes together, and...
by Tena Parker | Apr 4, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, equipment, General Dog Care, product reviews
Spring is here … and so are the crazies! Although it hasn’t really felt like spring in my neck of the woods yet (I mean, it was snowing yesterday when I was playing with Shayne and Rio outside!), it is indeed getting to that lovely time of year. With...
