by Tena Parker | Sep 30, 2013 | Rally, SJC training, WPHS Classes
Why Aren’t You Rally-ing With Us? There is so much fun to be had at Rally-O class at WPHS! We are continually laughing and having a good time together as dog and humans work together to learn new skills. Not interested in the competition aspect of the sport?...
by Tena Parker | Sep 26, 2013 | Behavior Modification, Body language, Dog Behavior, Reactivity
Having The Meds Talk With My Vet Last year I wrote a blog about the events at the vet, years ago, that have made my life with Shayne so much more challenging. In a total and complete nutshell, she had two idiot vet techs corner her in the exam room (after I told them...
by Tena Parker | Sep 20, 2013 | Basic Training Tips
Measuring Successes In String Cheese A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post and made two videos about teaching loose leash walking. My method for teaching loose leash walking is based around using a high rate of reinforcement to shape the leash manners. Whenever we are...
by Tena Parker | Sep 19, 2013 | APDT C.L.A.S.S., Puppy Fun, Rally, Reactivity, SJC training, WPHS Classes
Sign Up Now! New Classes! I have just finalized my schedule for the end of the year with WPHS and it is looking really really exciting! I have two very exciting announcements to make… Rally-O Thanks to all of the support from my Rally students we are adding...
by Tena Parker | Sep 17, 2013 | Adding a dog, Foster Dogs
Adopt Loki! It is time that I start seriously looking for a home for Loki. He is not yet available for adoption through WPHS, but he will be very shortly and my preference would be for him to go to a special home. Unfortunately, waiting for a special home is not...
