by Tena Parker | Sep 3, 2013 | clicker training, Positive Training, Reinforcement, Training
Practical Approach to Punishment I have been thinking for a while about how to approach writing a blog about physical punishment that was more pragmatic and less emotional. I think a lot of times the arguments against using physical punishment are based in emotion...
by Tena Parker | Apr 19, 2013 | Behavior Modification, equipment, Reactivity, Reinforcement, Training
Resolving Window Reactivity pt 2 A little over a year ago, I posted about a home improvement project for reactive dogs using window clings to prevent dogs from barking at dogs they see through the windows. Like mentioned in that post, we had a really serious issue of...
by Tena Parker | Feb 20, 2013 | Basic Training Tips, personal, Positive Training, Reinforcement, Training
A Confession I talk a lot about building up behaviors, starting small and gradually increasing criteria, and about consistency when training. Well, I have quite the confession to make… I apparently neglected to follow through with my own advice when it comes to...
by Tena Parker | Dec 28, 2012 | Basic Training Tips, Reinforcement
Reinforcers are Dynamic I do not really like chocolate, I mean, I’ll eat it occasionally and certainly have a few candies that I enjoy that contain chocolate but I wouldn’t go out of my way to get some. If someone were to use chocolate as a...
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...
