by Tena Parker | Mar 29, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
There are a lot of ways that we, as handlers, sabotage our ability to have an awesome recall. Although some may seem obvious, many people often don’t see the big picture until it is pointed out. The number of “ah hah” moments I see when I talk...
by Tena Parker | Mar 28, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Okay, so I may not be able to teach a dog how to fly, but I can teach them how to fly back on a recall. This week (or part of it, I haven’t yet figured that out) I want to talk about recalls. I find recalling, or lack there of, is one of the biggest complaints...
by Tena Parker | Mar 25, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Well, it’s been almost two weeks since Dex came into my home and I feel like I’ve finally gotten to know him well enough to write his description, make an adoption video, and post him on various websites as available for adoption. So, I’m going to...
by Tena Parker | Mar 24, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
I am frequently asked for book suggestions or other resources for further information. There is a growing list of books that are either on my shelves, have been on my shelf (from a library), or are on my “desperate to read, but need money!” list. I...
by Tena Parker | Mar 23, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Have you ever been in a new situation where you simply didn’t know how to act or present yourself and are unfamiliar with the schedule or processes? Do you remember what it was like the first day you went to a new school? Or your first day at a new summer...
by Tena Parker | Mar 22, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
As promised, though admittedly delayed (apparently I forgot to schedule the blog to publish and I didn’t notice until now LOL!)… Car chasing is a dangerous and compulsive behavior for Dex. We suspect he may have been on a tie-out and I’d guess one...
