by Tena Parker | Aug 1, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When you have a reactive dog (particularly, though not exclusively, with a dog who may become physical [bite/scuffle] to get the scarey thing to go away or to express frustration/arousal) it is of the utmost importance to advocate for your dog. Dogs that live in a...
by Tena Parker | Jul 28, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
It’s the week before my students graduate so it was a busy day at class and I’m struggling to concentrate and get my post written in a cohesive manner… So please accept this silly video as a substitute. It is more fun pond footage along with the...
by Tena Parker | Jul 27, 2011 | Behavior Modification, Blogs, Fearful Dog, Reactivity, Reactivity Series
There is a distance for a reactive dog where they can see another dog and not go into total meltdown mode–this may be 15ft or this may be 150ft. They may stare or focus on the other dog but they don’t respond with a reaction as an immediate response. ...
by Tena Parker | Jul 26, 2011 | Blogs, Reactivity, Reactivity Series
So, here’s the deal, I’d love to be able to feature specific stories and give examples of how I would approach a specific situation (based on the details made available). I’d like to post the information of the specific situation and respond to how...
by Tena Parker | Jul 22, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Like I mentioned yesterday, it is crazy hot and humid right now in my area. Yesterday was 96°F with a heat index of 107°F (so what it feels like outside) and today looks to be about the same. At the time of writing this (which I admit is after midnight), it is still...
by Tena Parker | Jul 21, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Well, yesterday was my birthday and the tradition over the last few years has been to spend the day with the dogs doing something adventurous before celebrating in the evening. I had planned on today’s blog being about our birthday excursion but… mother...
