by Tena Parker | Sep 6, 2012 | Blogs
I know I talk an awful lot about the CGC (canine good citizen) title/test but I wanted to share another program that I think, once it becomes more well known, will actually be my preference. The APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) came out with a program about a...
by Tena Parker | Sep 5, 2012 | Blogs
One of the best ways to improve the efficiency of your training is to really work on getting ‘clean clicks’. Clean clicks are properly timed and are done in a way that the dog is ONLY getting information from the click not from your hand entering the treat...
by Tena Parker | Sep 4, 2012 | Blogs
First, a piece of business: Registration for my Mind Your Manners Class will CLOSE tomorrow!! If you would like more information on the Mind Your Manners Class, you can read this blog post from a few weeks ago. If you would like a registration form, please email me at...
by Tena Parker | Aug 30, 2012 | Blogs
The other day I went to a big-box pet store to use a gift card I had been given. I had no idea what I was going to get. I figured I’d load up on a few plush toys since this particular store doesn’t carry food I use. I brought Shayne along and she worked...
by Tena Parker | Aug 29, 2012 | Blogs
I must say that Shayne is making friends easier and easier these days, even with other female dogs. This past weekend we got together with our canine friend Meika for some off-leash romping and there was not a single snarky moment! AWESOME! All three after playing at...
by Tena Parker | Aug 28, 2012 | Blogs, Dog Behavior, General Dog Care, Reactivity, Socialization
Social Pressures for Perfection… Who would have thunk that peer pressure would have such a drastic effect on dogs. No, I’m not talking about dog-dog peer pressure, I’m talking about the pressure that GUARDIANS feel from society. Friends, family...
