by Tena Parker | Apr 18, 2013 | clicker training, SJC training, Socialization, Training
Outdoor Adventure Class Take your training to the next level and let’s practice outside! SJC is just beginning the planning stages for a new intermediate and advanced level class. This class is a little bit less “structured” than our Outward Hound...
by Tena Parker | Apr 15, 2013 | Behavior Modification, clicker training, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog, Positive Training, Reactivity
STOP Treating Symptoms and Treat The Disease! This past weekend I went to an all day seminar with a local holistic vet, Dr. Doug Knueven of Beaver Animal Clinic. I have not personally taken my dogs to him, but if I ever had a medical issue with either, he would be...
by Tena Parker | Apr 9, 2013 | clicker training, equipment, Positive Training, Training
Leash Manners–it’s about training, not tools I am a huge supporter of Freedom No-Pull and Sense-ation/Sensible front-hooking harnesses. I think they are fantastic tools for the vast majority of dog guardians to have more control over their dogs and...
by Tena Parker | Feb 5, 2013 | clicker training, Positive Training, Training
Problem Solving I may be biased but I have to say that positive trainers are some of the most creative, think-outside-the-box, and dedicated problem solvers out there. I am constantly hearing from “balanced,” “alpha,” or “aversive”...
by Tena Parker | Apr 27, 2012 | Basic Training Tips, Blogs, clicker training, Positive Training
Ineffective Punishment pt 1 Honestly, it’s a rarity when I use any punishment for Shayne or Rio’s mistakes in basic obedience/tricks–no click is, in most instance, enough information for them to know that wasn’t what I was looking for. If they...
by Tena Parker | Apr 25, 2012 | Blogs, clicker training, Dog Behavior, Positive Training
Punishment… it happens It is one of my biggest pet peeves when people call clicker trainers permissive. I may not use physical punishments but I’m probably one of the “strictest” doggie moms out there. I have rules and expectations of my dogs...
