The Many Applications of Targets: Closing a Door
Jessica Benoit (KPA CTP, RVT, CPDT-KA) is using her knowledge of targets to teach her dog Vegas to close a…
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Stress-Free Injections: Helping Cats Be More Comfortable with At-Home Care
Certain feline medical conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease, can only be managed with medications that are available solely…
Puppy Socialization: Introduce Your Puppy to Handling
Many dogs feel anxious about handling and restraint, especially if they find new experiences scary or if they have had…
How to Introduce Reactive Dogs to New People Safely
Introducing reactive dogs to new people requires careful planning and execution to ensure a positive experience and minimize the risk…
How to Evaluate De-Escalation Activities
One skill set that many pups need to learn is how to sit back, take a breather, and hang out…
Michele Pouliot Teaches Head in a Prop
Canine freestyle, also known as musical freestyle, is a modern sport where dogs and handlers perform dazzling choreographed routines set…
Teach Your Dog to Wait at a Gate
One of the essential skills every dog should learn is waiting patiently at a gate or doorway. Teaching your furry…
Preparing Your Pet for Vet Visits
Visiting the veterinarian can be a stressful experience for both pets and their guardians. From the unfamiliar smells to the…
The Pizza Delivery Game
Many pet parents and their dogs struggle when they try to apply the tools and techniques that they learned in…
Kindness First: Celebrating Karen Pryor’s 92nd Birthday
Karen Pryor’s 92nd birthday not only marks a milestone in her life but also serves as a poignant reminder of…
Training Your Dog Outside of Formal Training Sessions
Pet guardians often focus exclusively on training sessions for teaching pets new skills and reinforcing good behavior. However, effective training…
What Is a Therapy Dog?
When the demands of life can be overwhelming, a furry remedy has been providing comfort in various settings: the therapy…