by Tena Parker | Jun 21, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When I first went to meet Shayne at the humane society, we were in the meet-n-greet room together and she did everything she could not to engage with me. I sat in the middle of the floor and just looked to the floor. She slunk around the edge of the room…...
by Tena Parker | Jun 20, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Well, it’s official! After nearly 3 months in my home as a foster Dexter has been adopted… by someone else! Dexter went to his new adoptive home on Friday and I’ve already gotten a positive update from his new family. I’m so very happy for...
by Tena Parker | Jun 17, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Alright, as promised, today we are going to chit chat a bit about how to photograph our canine (and feline) pals. This is going to be rather condensed but it should give you a fair number of tips. First tip is that although I will mention “rules,” ...
by Tena Parker | Jun 16, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
To take or not to take, that is the question. Rio consistently answers that as a “not to take.” Two weekends ago I took Rio to the Pittsburgh Art’s Festival. It was opening weekend and the weather was absolutely gorgeous (which is rare) so it was...
by Tena Parker | Jun 14, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Alright, it’s been months since Tugs By Tena offered a contest. Last time it was on Facebook, but this time around it’s going to be focused on the blog. I think tug toys are amazing and so much fun. They are crazy versatile items if you have a dog who is...
by Tena Parker | Jun 13, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
For years I have been so very perplexed by Shayne. She was never really reactive in the typical sense of having some big display at the sight of another dog. She wasn’t aggressive toward other dogs and has never hurt another dog besides a few incidental nicks...