by Tena Parker | Mar 14, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Dog Behavior, Positive Training, Training, Uncategorized
Training Results are Not Always Linear When we talk about progress in training, it is very rarely, if ever, strictly linear. This is especially true when we talk about behavior modification. There will always be forward and backwards steps in the process. Some days...
by Tena Parker | Mar 13, 2013 | Adding a dog, Basic Training Tips, Body language, Dog Behavior, Socialization
Socialization, it’s quality over quantity Trainers preach (beg and plead may also be appropriate here) the importance of socialization like the gospel. It is one of the first things out of their mouths when talking to people interested in getting a puppy or who...
by Tena Parker | Mar 12, 2013 | Adding a dog, Basic Training Tips, General Dog Care, Training
No, Really, a Second Dog Won’t Help “Well I have finally compromised with my husband. We are looking for a male rottie (playmate) for our male rottie. Ours is 9 months old and full of energy! … He needs a buddy :(, my lil chi’s dont like him...
by Tena Parker | Mar 8, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Dog Behavior, General Dog Care
Winter Time Blues There are a lot of things I love about winter, the gorgeous snow falls, shoveling the deck/steps (yes, I really love shoveling the small areas–luckily our neighbors have a plow business and they clean our driveway), playing in the snow with...
by Tena Parker | Mar 6, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Dog Behavior, General Dog Care
While I may have a “pack,” I’m no “Pack Leader” Not a single week goes by without someone calling me a dog whisperer, calling me a good “pack leader,” asking me if their dog is trying to be dominant, or asking me how to show...
by Tena Parker | Mar 5, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Positive Training, Training
Dog Sport Trainers Are Not Always Behavior Savvy Good dog-sport trainers are often ridiculously skilled, well educated in their field, and very experienced in their sport but unfortunately that doesn’t mean they are skilled or qualified dog trainers in the broad...
