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...
by Tena Parker | Nov 21, 2012 | Blogs
It’s not called building a relationship for nothing. It takes time and is a process–it is not as though you bring home your new puppy or adult adopted dog and magically there is a bond and trust in place. You have to build these things from the ground up...
by Tena Parker | Nov 20, 2012 | Blogs
I am thankful everyday that I have two of the most awesome pups in the world (even on days when Rio rolls in bear poop like he did yesterday). They tolerate my shenanigans (like brining in foster dogs, acting as guinea pigs for new training plans/protocols/tricks, and...
by Tena Parker | Nov 19, 2012 | Blogs
Six years ago when I adopted Shayne and brought her home, I expected to deal with the food aggression issues since those were advertised with her but I never expected the other behavioral problems we encountered. At the time I was working 2 jobs to squeak by and a...
by Tena Parker | Nov 16, 2012 | Blogs
As a human being, I am very much so a conflict-resolution person. Unnecessary conflict makes me really uncomfortable and I tend to avoid it as much as possible (particularly personal conflicts between people). This does not mean that I am not passionate about things...
