by Tena Parker | Aug 29, 2011 | personal, Positive Training, Training
Mistakes I’ve Made I’m not perfect–not even close. I have personal faults and I’ve definitely made mistakes with my dogs. I really try not to make the same mistake twice and I do generally learn from my mistakes but I’m human. ...
by Tena Parker | Jun 24, 2011 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Behavior Modification, Positive Training, Reinforcement
I admit it… I have been biting my nails for as long as I can remember. Not to the point of Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings…but bitten nonetheless. There was about three years in college and grad school when I was really good and had the habit largely...
by Tena Parker | Jan 6, 2011 | "How To...", Basic Training Tips, Blogs, Positive Training, Rally, Reactivity, Reinforcement, SJC training, Training
Focus, it doesn’t just happen… “Wow, she must really love you!” “She never takes her eyes off you.” “It’s like nothing else exists but you.” “He is just so focused on your every move.” I get comments...
by Tena Parker | Dec 17, 2010 | Basic Training Tips, Blogs, Positive Training, Puppy Fun, Socialization, Training
Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations It is unnerving how common it is for folks to say things like, “I don’t know how people think Victoria Stilwell and Cesar Millan are so different. She is always talking about setting rules and boundaries and being a leader,...
