Teach Calm Greetings
Does your dog go berserk when you come home? Do you wish your dog would greet you calmly rather than…
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September KPA CTP of the Month: Vijay Joshi
Vijay Joshi, KPA CTP, is the Puppy Development Coordinator at Leader Dogs for the Blind, a guide-dog training organization. She…
Building Value in Secondary Reinforcers
Many people only think of using a primary reinforcer, such as food treats, when they are training behavior with an…
Teach Your Dog to “Leave It”: Part 2
In Teach Your Dog to “Leave It,” Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Juliana Willems demonstrated the first step to…
AVSAB Advocates for Humane, Reward-Based Training
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) position statement on humane dog training emphasizes the belief that Karen Pryor…
Puppy Start Right: Home Visits
During the pandemic, many people have opted for private consults over group puppy classes. The consults can be done in-home…
How to Create a Safe Place for Your Dog: Part 2
In Part 1 of How to Create a Safe Place for Your Dog, KPA faculty member Debbie Martin demonstrated how…
Karen Pryor Academy Welcomes New Alumni Relations Coordinator Breanna Norris
Waltham, MA, August 4, 2021—Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) is pleased to welcome KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP) Breanna Norris as…
August KPA CTP of the Month: Jennifer Long
Jennifer Long, KPA CTP, was working at a local animal shelter and contemplating a certification program to further her interest…
Michele Pouliot Teaches Bow from Down
The bow is not only an impressive trick, but is also one of the critical skills in canine freestyle routines.…
Teach Your Dog to Relax in a Crate
Many people feel guilty about crate training their dogs, as they think that confinement is cruel. However, when crate training…
Teach a Hold
Teaching your dog to hold an object builds a solid foundation for teaching advanced behaviors for dog sports, such as…