November KPA CTP of the Month: Jay (Jihyung) Seo
Jay (Jihyung) Seo, KPA CTP, offers animal-training services in Seoul, Republic of Korea. In addition to working with dogs and…
Read on for how-to tips that improve training, insights that inspire action and news that's worth sharing with others.
Teach Your Puppy to Walk On a Leash
Walking on a leash is an important skill for puppies to learn, but it can be challenging to train puppies…
Helping Dogs Learn to Come Inside
Do you struggle getting your dog to come inside after playtime in the yard? While it’s frustrating when your dog…
Congratulations to the 2022 Zoe Scholarship Recipients
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and Lisa White, DVM, founder of Veterinary Behavior Management Solutions in Cincinnati, Ohio, are pleased to…
Reinforcement Delivery for Cats
Despite popular belief, cats can be trained. Training any animal, the key is finding the right reinforcement and reinforcement delivery!…
Teach Your Dog to Wear a Coat
As the weather gets colder, your dog may need protective clothing, like a sweater or coat. Many small dogs have…
Polite Door Greetings
Does the sound of the doorbell send your dog into a frenzy? It is natural for dogs to become overly…
Unique Reinforcers
No treats? No problem! There are many other reinforcers besides food that can be leveraged in a training session. In…
October KPA CTP of the Month: Nina Daniel
Nina Daniel, KPA CTP, now a married mother of two grown children, had a unique family introduction to the idea…
Teach Behaviors that Lead to Faster Adoptions
If you work at, volunteer for, or have visited a shelter, you’ve probably experienced rows of dogs barking and jumping…
Training Time at the Vet
Many dogs tremble at the vet. While you and your dog may have practiced exams at home, the sights, sounds,…
The Harness Game
Does your puppy try to run away when you reach for her harness? Hands reaching toward a harness often signifies…