The in-depth training offered through the DTP was eye-opening for Brittany. “There is more to it than just click/treat,” she explains. “You have to be dedicated to the science and open yourself up to learning the art of communicating with animals.” Brittany says that she “soaked up every minute” of the fun program.

The program was challenging, of course, as were the logistics of completing it. Brittany had to take time off from work to travel to the workshops. “Luckily for me, I owned my own business and worked my schedule around the program’s schedule.” Even if a trainer had to juggle the KPA CTP program with fulltime vet technician work, as Brittany would have had to in another stage of her career, “I would still recommend the program to anyone interested in training!”

After completing the program, Brittany felt more confident in her training abilities and the cases she could take on. “Karen Pryor Academy launched me forward in my professional career.” Brittany went on to launch a successful business (Companion Pet Behavior Solutions in Louisville, Kentucky) that specializes in both dogs and cats. She reports that she has built a strong reputation and is “highly recommended” in her community. “Since clicker training is such an amazing communication tool, I am able to work with clients and their pets on behavioral concerns beyond obedience,” says Brittany. “I specialize in aggression issues, anxiety issues, veterinary stress, and more, with both canine and feline family pets.”