The Power of Relationships
Anyone who lives or works with animals knows how powerful the human-animal bond can be. In this heartwarming tale from…
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Teaching Voluntary Weight Checks
Weight checks are a standard part of every vet visit, but for many pet owners getting their dogs onto the…
February KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Surritt
Sarah Surritt, KPA CTP, CPDT, CGC, was drawn to volunteer work at the San Diego Humane Society when she had…
Introducing Puppies to Novel Sounds, Surfaces, and Stimuli
Introducing puppies to new stimuli and different surfaces is essential to the development of a confident and well-adjusted adult dog.…
10 Amazing Cat Tricks
Just because it’s National Train Your Dog Month doesn’t mean that dogs get to have all the fun! KPA Certified…
Michele Pouliot Teaches Keiko Canine Freestyle
During the winter you may be searching for activities that you can do with your dog to keep you both…
Teach Your Dog to Cheek Target
What types of useful behaviors can you teach with targeting? In last week’s blog Teaching Your Dog to Hand Target,…
January 2020 KPA CTP of the Month: Eva Berginc
Eva Berginc, KPA CTP, completed the World format of the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in 2018, with Terry…
Teach Your Dog to Hand Target
Trainers are often asked, “What behaviors should I begin teaching my dog?” Teaching your dog to touch the palm of…
How to Teach Cooperative Nail Trims
If you and your dog find nail trimming stressful, you are not alone. Nail trimming is one of those necessary…
How to Teach Your Dog to Back Around You
A fundamental skill for canine freestyle is the dog backing around the handler. It’s also a fun trick that will…
Karen Pryor Academy Helps Raise Standards for Dog Training Professionals
Waltham, MA, December 16, 2019—Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) will be the first private education institution to join forces with three…