by Tena Parker | Jun 3, 2013 | Behavior Modification, Body language, Dog Behavior, Socialization
Aging Out Of The System–dog play “My dog used to love going to the dog park and playing with all the dogs. He was always fantastic and never had a problem with any of the dogs at the park. Recently he’s been getting into fights at the dog park and...
by Tena Parker | May 25, 2013 | Body language, Dog Behavior, Dog Bite Prevention Month, General Dog Care
Originally posted 5/25/12 DBPM–The Do’s and Don’ts of Greeting a Dog We’ve talked extensively about dog body language, why dogs bite, how to prevent dog bites, how kids should interact with dogs and more…but one thing I haven’t yet...
by Tena Parker | May 21, 2013 | Dog Behavior, General Dog Care
Life Changes Can Be Problematic Stress effects dogs in much the same way that it effects people and if you’ve been following this blog over the years, that should come as no surprise. What we are sometimes surprised by is that events that are seemingly...
by Tena Parker | Apr 24, 2013 | Body language, Dog Behavior, photo blog, Socialization, Video blog
Wordless Wednesday–Canine Body Language Edition Shayne and Rio got to enjoy a lovely social walk with James Bond yesterday. It was gorgeous weather outside for our walk–mild temperature with lots of sun and a gentle breeze! We went for a 20 minute...
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 11, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, Body language, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog
“He’s fine” is often code for “he’s not biting” Hi my name is _____ and I have a 3 year old miniature Schnauzer. I am emailing you because I’m interested in training for him. I have a problem with him and my...
