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These online courses are available when you are, wherever you are. Each course takes place over a modern cloud platform featuring teacher support, amazing videos, and fun exercises for you and your dog. Courses vary in duration, skill level, and price.Experience the joy of learning together on your time and schedule.
Curious? Take a free demo walk with any of the 10 courses.

START THESE COURSES ANYTIME

These online courses are available when you are, wherever you are. Each course takes place over a modern cloud platform featuring teacher support, amazing videos, and fun exercises for you and your dog. Courses vary in duration, skill level, and price.Experience the joy of learning together on your time and schedule.
Curious? Take a free demo walk with any of the 10 courses.

DOG TRAINER FOUNDATIONS

PUPPY START RIGHT FOR INSTRUCTORS

SHELTER TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT

CANINE FREESTYLE

DOG SPORTS ESSENTIALS

SMART REINFORCEMENT

BETTER VETERINARY VISITS

TRAIN YOUR CAT

CONCEPT TRAINING

MODIFIER CUES

Low-Cost Enrichment Through Shaping

Shelters can be a stressful environment for dogs. Fortunately, there are simple, low-cost enrichment activities that can be implemented to provide comfort, reduce stress-induced behaviors,...

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Brittany Thomas, KPA CTP, met a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP) when she was pursuing her certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS, Behavior). Brittany...

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