by Tena Parker | Feb 3, 2014 | sjc social walk, SJC training, Socialization
SJC Social Walk pt. 2 Alright folks, we’ve got social walk number two planned! I had planned on getting it out of the north hills area for this walk since the last one was up this way, but after looking at a few different parks/routes, I ended up choosing to go...
by Tena Parker | Jan 27, 2014 | Behavior Modification, Dog Behavior, Fearful Dog, Positive Training, Reactivity, Socialization
The Power Of Classical Conditioning Over the years, one of the things I have heard over and over again from people use utilize aversive training tools like shock collars and prong collars is that their dogs love these devices and they get excited when they are...
by Tena Parker | Jan 23, 2014 | Behavior Modification, Body language, Dog Behavior, General Dog Care, Positive Training, Reactivity, Socialization, Throwback Thursday
Social Pressures for Perfection…throwback thursday Originally posted 8/28/12 Who would have thunk that peer pressure would have such a drastic effect on dogs. No, I’m not talking about dog-dog peer pressure, I’m talking about the pressure that...
by Tena Parker | Jan 10, 2014 | SJC training, Socialization
First SJC Social Walk! Have you been wanting to get your dog working in the real world with their obedience skills? Are you looking for safe situations to socialize your dog with other dogs in low-key manners? Do you have a well managed reactive dog who is looking...
by Tena Parker | Aug 23, 2013 | "How To...", Foster Dogs, General Dog Care, Puppy Fun, Socialization
Puppy Socialization List pt2–Travel’n Man It’s been a week since I brought the little man home and he has continued to improve in a lot of respects. Some things, like potty training, are going amazingly well–darn near perfect actually. He is...
by Tena Parker | Aug 20, 2013 | Foster Dogs, Puppy Fun, Socialization
Puppy Socialization List One of the biggest mistakes people make with their puppies is that they do not socialize nearly enough. Just because your dog lives with another dog, or lives with kids, or lives when adult men or women, doesn’t mean they are socialized...
