November 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Kathie Nureña
Kathie Nureña (she/her), based in Stamford, CT, is co-owner of Alert K9 and completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog…
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Not-So-Spooky Vacuums: Thoughtful Desensitization & Counter-Conditioning
Is your dog frightened of everyday objects, whether they’re loud or simply unfamiliar? KPA-CTP Khafren Ruiz shares the steps he…
October 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Mary Kay Hasseman
Mary Kay Hasseman (she/her), based in Tomball, TX, is the owner of Loving Presence with Horses and completed the Karen…
September 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Nicole Ellis
Nicole Ellis (she/her), based in Altadena, California, is the owner of Tails With Nicole and completed the Karen Pryor Academy…
Red Light, Green Light: Helping Dogs Switch Between Excitement and Calm
“Some dogs, of any age but especially teenagers, have difficulty controlling their excitement and moving from jumpy, barky, excitable behavior…
Keep Calm and Lick On: How Licking Can Promote Calm On-The-Go
When dogs lick, they are doing more than enjoying a tasty treat. Licking can calm the body and soothe in…
August 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Liz Mishima
Liz Mishima (she/her), based in Illinois, is the ASB Program Manager & Director of Training at A Sound Beginning Program…
Reward Placement: Loose-Leash Walking
Does your dog take the treat and then dart back out to the end of the leash when you’re trying…
July 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Emma Schneidkraut
Emma Schneidkraut (she/her), based in Haverhill, MA, is the owner of A Dog’s Eye View and completed the Karen Pryor…
Retrieve-To-Hand
Retrieve-to-hand is both a practical and fun behavior, but what if your dog is not naturally inclined to perform it?…
June 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Toni Woods
Toni Woods (She/Her), based in Sacramento, CA, currently serves as a mentor for new trainers and a Certified Separation Anxiety…
May 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Shayna Taylor
Shayna Taylor (she/her), based in Oak Lawn, IL, is the owner of Lucky Penny K9s & Felines and is also…