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February KPA CTP of the Month: Taryn Schultz

As a high-school student, Taryn Schultz’s senior project was to volunteer at a dog training organization in her hometown of…
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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…
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Station Training with Cats

Does your cat beg or swat at you while you are fixing his/her food? Station training, teaching your cat to…
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Introducing a Puppy to Bath Time

Dogs, especially puppies, like to play and get dirty and need to be bathed regularly. However, just the sound of…
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Have Fun with Training

Training is an essential part of being a responsible pet parent. However, training your dog is not just about teaching…
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Building Confidence with Training

If you work at or have ever visited a shelter, you know these dogs: the shy dogs that cower in…
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Teach Your Dog to Get On and Off the Couch

There are times when you want to share your couch with your dog. After all, there’s nothing better than snuggling…
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Stress-Free Husbandry Work at Home

Many dogs are anxious about receiving husbandry care—especially if they find new experiences scary or if they have had a…
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January KPA CTP of the Month: Stephen Bell

Stephen Bell, KPA CTP, describes himself as having a strong affinity for animals, especially dogs, from a very early age.…
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Puppy Biting

Walking on a leash is an important skill for puppies to learn, but it can be challenging to train puppies…
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What is Clicker Training

If you have a dog, you have probably heard of clicker training. But what exactly is it? Is clicker training…
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Indoor Enrichment

As winter sets in and temperatures continue to plummet, many dogs will be spending more time indoors. Concept training, including…
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