by Tena Parker | Jul 16, 2013 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, clicker training, Training, Video blog
Go Faster! More Cookies! I spent part of the weekend trying to find a link to a study that I read years ago that looked at the skills/mechanics trainers used more effectively than average pet owners. Unfortunately I couldn’t find anything–so I can’t...
by Tena Parker | Jul 2, 2013 | Fearful Dog, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Training
I spent this weekend prepping for the mayhem that will be the fourth of July. Five of our neighbors are very big into fireworks and we have, what seems like, a 2 hour show every 4th by the time they are all finished. Shayne is pretty much rock-solid in terms of...
by Tena Parker | Jun 21, 2013 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Positive Training, Training
Bribery Is Against The Law I cannot tell you how many times I come across people who really struggle with their dog “only listening when he sees that I have a treat.” I also constantly hear the same warning from people who are against using treats,...
by Tena Parker | Jun 14, 2013 | equipment, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Training
If You Have To Hide What You’re Doing… maybe you should rethink that choice. There is a trainer in my area who is notorious for showing off his dogs–he often has very large packs with him at various events. All of the dogs wear bandanas, not because...
by Tena Parker | Jun 13, 2013 | Rally, Training, WPHS Classes
Having Fun At School It’s been a while since I’ve had an update about SJC/WPHS classes and what’s better than a photo update? Last week I snapped some photos in Rally-O class and Canine Enrichment Games class–both classes were small due to...
by Tena Parker | Jun 10, 2013 | clicker training, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Training
Play More With Your Dog! Although training is serious work, it does not, in and of itself, have to be a serious experience. Two of the key components that I see missing in the way that many people train their dogs are joy and play. Even when they are training using...
