Teach Go to PlaceWith the holiday season around the corner, now is the time to begin holiday training. What if instead of jumping…Read More
Teach Clapping as a Secondary ReinforcerWhen you give your dog a treat for a job well done, you are using a primary reinforcer, which is…Read More
October 2019 KPA CTP of the Month: Jade FountainJade Fountain, KPA CTP, has trained a multitude of species, studied with many of the most renowned animal training and…Read More
Interview with Laurie LuckKaren Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Laurie Luck will lead KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in St Louis, (application…Read More
KPA’s Train Your Cat Course in the News!In a recent online news article about training the family cat, KPA’s Train Your Cat course was recommended. Emphasizing that…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Offer a PawIf your dog pulls away when you touch his paws, you are not alone. Many dogs dislike having their paws…Read More
Michele Pouliot and Deja Demonstrate Prance AheadImagine moving across a dance floor, with every move in synch with the music. Now imagine your dog dancing with…Read More
KPA Trainers Recommended in Recent New York Times ArticleKaren Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA) was lauded recently by Wirecutter, the product review site owned by…Read More
Teach Your Puppy to Enjoy Collar HandlingNothing is more frustrating than reaching for your puppy only to have him back away just out of your reach.…Read More
Shaping a Head DipShaping, the process of teaching a new behavior by breaking it down in small increments, is a great way to…Read More
Can Dogs Count?When we think of animal training, we don’t often think beyond teaching certain cues. However, Ken Ramirez encourages everyone to…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Back Up to a TargetTeaching a dog to back up is important for many dog sports, as it is a fundamental skill. However, did…Read More