by Tena Parker | Aug 13, 2012 | Blogs
I frequently write about how much I love playing nosegames and how invaluable they are at mentally working my dogs. Well, I’m here to tell you how much I regret playing nosegames with Shayne! Through all of the scent work practice, Shayne has become an AMAZING...
by Tena Parker | Aug 10, 2012 | Blogs
Ever since I got back from Rio’s agility trial I have been mildly regretting not getting any still photos of him. I made sure that every moment was filmed but didn’t think to ask my friends to take photos for me. As a photographer I really SHOULD have...
by Tena Parker | Aug 9, 2012 | Blogs
It’s that time again (actually slightly over due) but I will be sending out our summer newsletter soon. If you aren’t signed up, you should totally sign up. Stay up to date on classes, recent grads, special training information, and any training specials!...
by Tena Parker | Aug 8, 2012 | Blogs
A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of building routines and how they can be used to make your life, as a dog guardian, so much easier (this post). Like I mention in the other blog entry, dinner routines are something I that I think is important (for me...
by Tena Parker | Aug 6, 2012 | Blogs
“OMG! He won’t stop barking at me!” I hear this complaint all the time with handlers and students. There are many reasons that dogs will bark AT their handlers–they may be over excited, they may be frustrated, they may be alarm barking, or they...
