by Tena Parker | Apr 8, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
I won’t lie to you all and say that I’m a perfect, mistake free, dog-owner. Sometimes I make mistakes… sometimes I leave the pantry door slightly less than latched and I end up coming home to bird seed, or flour, or mini-wheat cereal all over the...
by Tena Parker | Apr 7, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When I was teaching, I remember being given advice at the beginning of the year that I should be really strict/clear with the rules to start. That if rules were broken or behavior was not what was expected that I needed to point out the mistakes and set very high...
by Tena Parker | Apr 6, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
“Ruby, you need to look at that dog! Look at how good she is being! Why can’t you be like her! You should take a lesson!” So says a lady at Petsmart yesterday. She had a young adult Border Collie who was pulling her, lunging forward, circling...
by Tena Parker | Apr 5, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Things with Dexter have been really great recently. He’s improved in his car chasing, house manners, and even some obedience. Today was probably the first day that I’ve really seen his naughty side–and boy was it entertaining! Though, I suppose...
by Tena Parker | Apr 4, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
I am, by nature, a very cool-headed, laid back and understanding human being. I have quite a lot of patience–I mean I worked with toddlers, pre-teens, and teens for quite a while! One thing that has begun to make my skin crawl is the marketing of some trainers...
