Concept Training: Stationing with Shapes
Stationing—training an animal to go to a designated area and stay there until cued otherwise—is a useful training tool for…
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April KPA CTP of the Month: Imogen Poropat
Imogen Poropat, KPA CTP, learned about Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program when she…
Target Training: Getting Into a Car
Many dogs are afraid of getting into a car. This common fear occurs for many different reasons. Some dogs have…
Clicker Training for All Ages
It’s never too early to start clicker training—and that goes for both dogs and humans! One of the benefits of…
Husbandry at Home: Prepare for a Blood Draw
Blood draws are routine procedures at veterinary visits, but they are also one of the most stressful procedures—for dogs and…
March KPA CTP of the Month: Miki Saito
By the time Miki Saito, KPA CTP, enrolled in the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) World program…
Training Multiple Dogs
Living in a multi-dog household can be enjoyable and fun, but it can also be chaotic—especially when it comes time…
Yes, You Can Train Kittens!
Kittens are highly intelligent animals that, just like their canine counterparts, are capable of learning a variety of behaviors. Beginning…
Set Up a Safe Training Session Outdoors
Does your dog listen to you when you are at home but ignore you at the park? That’s because training…
How to Manage Puppy Biting
Mouthy puppy problems? While it’s completely normal for puppies to bite, chew, and mouth people’s hands, it’s important to teach…
Handling at Home
A healthy dog is a happy dog, so it’s important to catch health problems before they occur. Teaching your dog…
February KPA CTP of the Month: Leah Bria
A veterinary nurse, Leah Bria, KPA CTP, transitioned to animal training after teaching puppy preschool classes at the vet clinic…