by Tena Parker | Jun 24, 2011 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Behavior Modification, Positive Training, Reinforcement
I admit it… I have been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. Not to the point of Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings…but bitten nonetheless. There was about three years in college and grad school when I was really good and had the habit largely...
by Tena Parker | Jun 23, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Yesterday I picked winners of my contest and today I’ve been the quite honored recipient of the Versatile Blogger Award by Janet over at Canine Confidence and from Kristine at Rescued Insanity (from a while back and I totally forgot about it until now!). I must...
by Tena Parker | Jun 22, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
I don’t know if timing is just that freakishly connected or what, but as I announced this contest I got a giant wholesale order to make. I have been busily braiding, and cutting, and tying, and packaging for the last week … to get 1/2 the order finished. ...
by Tena Parker | Jun 21, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When I first went to meet Shayne at the humane society, we were in the meet-n-greet room together and she did everything she could not to engage with me. I sat in the middle of the floor and just looked to the floor. She slunk around the edge of the room…...
by Tena Parker | Jun 20, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Well, it’s official! After nearly 3 months in my home as a foster Dexter has been adopted… by someone else! Dexter went to his new adoptive home on Friday and I’ve already gotten a positive update from his new family. I’m so very happy for...