by Tena Parker | Jan 18, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
The latest jargon for many states regarding cell-phone usage is “HANDS FREE ONLY!” Well, I like to take that to working with the dogs by using hands free leashes. I have a normal nylon leash with a plastic clip handle that allows it to be wrapped around...
by Tena Parker | Jan 17, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
This past weekend I was jamming with the dogs at the park (ie frisbee practice), nothing special, just playing around in the snow. It’s not terribly uncommon to draw a crowd of people to watch and occasionally they wait around to pet the pups or talk with me....
by Tena Parker | Jan 15, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Today is Blog the Change for Animals, it is a virtual event that happens four times each year. It aims to bring together a passionate community of animal bloggers in support of a wide variety of animal causes. This month I’m going to highlight one of my...
by Tena Parker | Jan 14, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When I was living alone in my studio apartment, I admit it, I let both dogs beg at my feet or on the couch next to me as I ate (I didn’t have a table or desk where I could eat). For me, this was not a big deal. They had excellent leave-it cues and would never...
by Tena Parker | Jan 13, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Why “dog trainer” is not the most accurate term for what I do most of the time–a tail of semantics. One of the things that can frustrate some people that take training classes with their dogs is that the “dog trainers” don’t spend...
by Tena Parker | Jan 11, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
This is Shayne. She is Ms. Serious. Everything about her is no-nonsense. She likes to play, but even her play is work. She is generally quite stoic and observant. She does not let herself loose to be silly and crazy (unlike Rio who embodies...
