by Tena Parker | Nov 30, 2012 | Blogs
There are many reasons that I do not choose to use physical force in my training or as a way to assert my “dominance.” One of the reasons that I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned is that there will come a day when I would be working with a dog...
by Tena Parker | Nov 28, 2012 | Blogs
I’ve been extra tired recently. I’m not really sure why but I have been, so in honor of that… here’s my Wordless Wednesday Sleepy Edition. *warning, the cuteness MAY be overwhelming!
by Tena Parker | Nov 27, 2012 | Blogs
The first thing to remember about dog-dog resource guarding is that it is a very natural behavior. I would venture a guess (and that is purely what it is) that most predators have some level of resource guarding. If they were ultra philanthropic or gave away their own...
by Tena Parker | Nov 26, 2012 | Blogs
Canine communication is not nearly as overt or in your face as our communication tends to be. Sure we have subtlties and nuances in body language, facial expressions, micro facial expression, tone of voice and other less obvious pieces of communications but most of...
by Tena Parker | Nov 22, 2012 | Blogs
Although I had not intended on posting today… I was inspired to share a Kong recipe I just put together using all sorts of fun ingredients! Thanksgiving Feast in a Kong **A mini marshmallow (to clog the hole at the bottom) **A spoonful of homemade sweet potato...
