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...
