by Tena Parker | Jun 14, 2013 | equipment, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Training
If You Have To Hide What You’re Doing… maybe you should rethink that choice. There is a trainer in my area who is notorious for showing off his dogs–he often has very large packs with him at various events. All of the dogs wear bandanas, not because...
by Tena Parker | Jun 13, 2013 | Rally, Training, WPHS Classes
Having Fun At School It’s been a while since I’ve had an update about SJC/WPHS classes and what’s better than a photo update? Last week I snapped some photos in Rally-O class and Canine Enrichment Games class–both classes were small due to...
by Tena Parker | Jun 11, 2013 | Re-posted blogs, Reactivity, Reactivity Series
My Series of Posts on Reactivity It’s hard to believe that I have been blogging for more than 2 years. I have written and published a little under 600 blog posts. I have struggled recently with writing new posts, only partially because when I have an idea, I...
by Tena Parker | Jun 10, 2013 | clicker training, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Training
Play More With Your Dog! Although training is serious work, it does not, in and of itself, have to be a serious experience. Two of the key components that I see missing in the way that many people train their dogs are joy and play. Even when they are training using...
by Tena Parker | Jun 6, 2013 | Dog Behavior, General Dog Care
Sudden Changes In Behavior Did your previously quiet dog suddenly start barking up a storm? Did your previously dog friendly dog suddenly start disliking other dogs? Have you seen a sudden increase in unfriendly behavior towards strangers? Your previously...
