by Tena Parker | Mar 26, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Body language, Fearful Dog, Training
Effects of Stress on Performance I was reminded yesterday of a very important lesson that many handlers need to be reminded of–whether for dogs competing in events or for dogs in everyday life, stress (good or bad) can have a negative effect on their...
by Tena Parker | Mar 13, 2013 | Adding a dog, Basic Training Tips, Body language, Dog Behavior, Socialization
Socialization, it’s quality over quantity Trainers preach (beg and plead may also be appropriate here) the importance of socialization like the gospel. It is one of the first things out of their mouths when talking to people interested in getting a puppy or who...
by Tena Parker | Feb 22, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Body language, Fearful Dog, Socialization
Fearful dogs are No Laughing Matter I recently witnessed a really sad series of events with a fearful dog and needed to get it off my chest because I’m a bit upset by the whole situation. This is a dog I have observed a few times but is not a dog I am working...
by Tena Parker | Jan 14, 2013 | Body language, Foster Dogs
Positive Play Between Dogs Although Linus is definitely a scaredy boy, he is a ridiculously social dog with those of his own kind. There is nothing more than he wants in life than to be with other dogs and play. Although Shayne and Rio are friendly, they are a bit...
