Look Closely: Karen Pryor Still Has So Much to Teach Us
In 2021, as we celebrated Karen Pryor’s 90th birthday, we wrote about how, even amidst dementia, she continues to offer…
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Encouraging Cats to Come Out of Their Enclosures
Shelter environments are often stressful for cats, and the stress makes the cats hesitant to come out of their enclosures.…
October KPA CTP of the Month: Esti Araten
When Esti Araten, KPA CTP, wanted to understand her Lhasa Apso, Looli, better, she investigated all aspects of dog behavior.…
Why Do Dogs Bite the Leash?
Does your dog’s walk sometimes resemble a game of tug-of-war? Leash-biting and tugging are behaviors that many puppies and dogs…
Responding to Errors in Training
When it comes to training a new skill, creating the right environment can impact your dog’s success significantly. Dogs don’t…
The Power of Movement: Teaching Back and Forth
When dogs encounter triggers, they often freeze and become rigid. This reaction not only makes it challenging to extricate both…
Puppy Socialization at Home
Socialization is an ongoing process that occurs both at home and during training trips. One effective way to provide positive…
How to Transfer a Cue
Have you ever wondered how to change a cue? You may need to change a cue for various reasons, including…
September KPA CTP of the Month: Catherine Ricchetti
As a mental health professional, Catherine Ricchetti, KPA CTP, was already working with dogs as she built and implemented facility-dog…
Teach Your Cat to Ring a Bell
As many cats live their entire lives indoors, clicker training can provide valuable mental and physical stimulation. But where to…
Clapping as a Secondary Reinforcer
Dog sports have gained immense popularity in recent years, offering a thrilling combination of canine agility, teamwork, and excitement for…
Confidence in Motion: The Power of Behavior Sequences in Dog Sports
Dog sports have gained immense popularity in recent years, offering a thrilling combination of canine agility, teamwork, and excitement for…