by Tena Parker | Nov 17, 2011 | About, Blogs, Home Page, Training, Uncategorized
I know I’ve said it before, “It’s all in the time and effort you put into the training” and as much as I do believe it… there’s something that has to be said about how we do our training. I’m not just talking about the...
by Tena Parker | Nov 16, 2011 | About, Blogs, Home Page, Training, Uncategorized
It’s a really ridiculous name, but the “Pooch Ball” is a long-term favorite toy in my house. It seems to find its way to the surface of the toy box every few months and today Chase found it when I rotated the toys around. This was one of...
by Tena Parker | Nov 15, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Chase’s neuter went really well yesterday. He came home pretty alert and had an appetite with no vomiting. He was clearly not quite himself since he was extra cuddly and not terribly interested in anything but cuddling. He settled in his crate not quite as...
by Tena Parker | Nov 14, 2011 | About, Blogs, Home Page, Training, Uncategorized
I am frequently asked the question about how to deal with a dog who doesn’t acknowledge that there is a handler at the end of the leash when outside. It takes patience, cheese/chicken/hotdogs, a clicker, and time. It’s actually pretty simple, but it does...
by Tena Parker | Nov 11, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Well we are two days into week two and Chase has graduated to being in the crate in the living room with us during the day! He will likely be heavily crated for about another week During the first week with me, Chase spent his time in three places… out in the...