June KPA CTP of the Month: Jill Sackman
The life of Jill Sackman, DVM, PhD, KPA CTP, has always included companion and show animals. A veterinarian specializing in…
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Teaching Behaviors as Secondary Reinforcers
Understanding reinforcement is the key to understanding how dogs learn. Reinforcement can be categorized as either primary or secondary. A…
Stationing for Veterinary Procedures
Let’s face it, most diagnostic or therapeutic procedures are not pleasant for dogs. However, by practicing at home for what…
Get Puppies Off to a Great Start— From Anywhere
One of the most common questions that puppy parents ask is “What should I teach my puppy first?” Teaching a…
Teach Your Dog to Put Toys Away
Are you always tripping over dog toys? Did you know that, according to the CDC, tripping over dog toys caused…
June KPA CTP of the Month: Kiki Yablon
Kiki Yablon, KPA CTP, has journeyed from new-dog owner to established and respected dog trainer in the Chicago area—following a…
Modifier Cues: Left Paw Versus Right Paw
If you teach a dog to distinguish between his left paw and his right paw, you will have a terrific…
Improve Your Dog’s Strength, Stride, and Core with Homemade Cavaletti
Cavaletti training, walking or trotting over poles, has been used for equine conditioning traditionally but we now also use it…
Teach an Alternative Behavior to Barking
Does your dog bark wildly when the doorbell rings? Dogs bark when they hear the doorbell for several reasons: they…
May KPA CTP of the Month: Tabitha Kucera
Tabitha Kucera, KPA CTP, CCBC, CRVT, is dedicated to strengthening the bond between animals and humans. Her business, Chirrups &…
Getting Started with Non-Food Reinforcers
The effective use of non-food reinforcers is a critical skill that all trainers will likely use or need at some…
Teach Four on the Floor
Most shelter dogs have not been taught how to greet people, so they greet them like they would other dogs—they…