Therapy Dog Skills: Remaining Calm Around Medical Equipment
It’s no secret that our dogs bring us comfort and joy, but have you ever wondered how you can train…
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How to Enjoy Breweries and Restaurants with Your Dog
Breweries and dogs are a popular combination, especially in the warm-weather months. However, for some dogs the noisy environment and…
Introducing Dogs to Each Other
When you are introducing two dogs to each other, first interactions matter. How the dogs interact in their first encounter…
May KPA CTP of the Month: Linda Randall
Linda Randall, DVM, KPA CTP, owner and trainer at One Smart Dog in Seville, Ohio, graduated from the Karen Pryor…
Generalizing the Settle Behavior
Are your daily walks more like scavenger hunts for your dog? Food and garbage on the ground are often irresistible…
Leg Weaves for Canine Freestye
Teaching your dog to weave through your legs is great for building confidence, and the leg weave is a fundamental…
Successful Cat Introductions
Bringing a new cat into a home with other cats? Let’s face it: cats are territorial, so you will want…
April KPA CTP of the Month: Stephanie Perkins
Stephanie Perkins, KPA CTP, is the Director of Animal Therapy (AT) at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. A lifelong animal lover, she…
Concept Training: Shape Discrimination
Can animals recognize shapes? As Ken Ramirez demonstrates frequently, they can! But why teach shape discrimination? Training an animal to…
Training at a Distance
When training at a distance, there are many different objects that can be used to help your dog to stay…
Puppy Tip: Teaching Good Habits
Ever wonder why puppies never wander far from their caregivers? Wanting to be close to you is an expected behavior…
Cat-Alyze Your Trick Training
Trick training is usually associated with dogs, but that’s no longer the case. Cats are now joining the fun! With…