by Tena Parker | Jan 20, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
“I’d love to play but he never brings it back.” “How can do I teach him to retrieve, he’ll chase but then that’s it.” I frequently hear complaints about dogs having no concept of a retrieve. Now, there are TONS of ways to...
by Tena Parker | Jan 19, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
I am a huge advocate of the saying, “a tired dog is a good dog.” I think dogs are often under stimulated and under exercised. These two factors can lead to dogs with any number of negative behaviors. The last few weeks have been really tough for me and...
by Tena Parker | Jan 18, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
The latest jargon for many states regarding cell-phone usage is “HANDS FREE ONLY!” Well, I like to take that to working with the dogs by using hands free leashes. I have a normal nylon leash with a plastic clip handle that allows it to be wrapped around...
by Tena Parker | Jan 17, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
This past weekend I was jamming with the dogs at the park (ie frisbee practice), nothing special, just playing around in the snow. It’s not terribly uncommon to draw a crowd of people to watch and occasionally they wait around to pet the pups or talk with me....
by Tena Parker | Jan 15, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Today is Blog the Change for Animals, it is a virtual event that happens four times each year. It aims to bring together a passionate community of animal bloggers in support of a wide variety of animal causes. This month I’m going to highlight one of my...
by Tena Parker | Jan 14, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorized
When I was living alone in my studio apartment, I admit it, I let both dogs beg at my feet or on the couch next to me as I ate (I didn’t have a table or desk where I could eat). For me, this was not a big deal. They had excellent leave-it cues and would never...
