by Tena Parker | Feb 6, 2013 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Positive Training, Video blog
Wordless Wednesday–Back up With Shayne Edition Here’s Shayne learning how to “back up” in heel position. I talked about the process and how I decided on the process in yesterday’s blog but here’s the video to accompany it! ...
by Tena Parker | Feb 5, 2013 | clicker training, Positive Training, Training
Problem Solving I may be biased but I have to say that positive trainers are some of the most creative, think-outside-the-box, and dedicated problem solvers out there. I am constantly hearing from “balanced,” “alpha,” or “aversive”...
by Tena Parker | Apr 27, 2012 | Basic Training Tips, Blogs, clicker training, Positive Training
Ineffective Punishment pt 1 Honestly, it’s a rarity when I use any punishment for Shayne or Rio’s mistakes in basic obedience/tricks–no click is, in most instance, enough information for them to know that wasn’t what I was looking for. If they...
by Tena Parker | Apr 25, 2012 | Blogs, clicker training, Dog Behavior, Positive Training
Punishment… it happens It is one of my biggest pet peeves when people call clicker trainers permissive. I may not use physical punishments but I’m probably one of the “strictest” doggie moms out there. I have rules and expectations of my dogs...
by Tena Parker | Apr 17, 2012 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Blogs, clicker training, equipment, Positive Training
Don’t let your leash hold you back Believe it or not, I find that leashes very frequently become weights holding back the potential for training. The more one relies on the leash during the beginning stages of training, the more it hinders training at higher...
by Tena Parker | Sep 6, 2011 | "How To...", Positive Training, SJC training
You Gotta Be Picky When Picking A Trainer Nowadays when I’m looking for a trainer for myself I almost always find him/her through word of mouth from other colleagues. It makes finding a trainer much easier–if my other positive reinforcement colleagues...
