How to Manage Puppy Biting
Mouthy puppy problems? While it’s completely normal for puppies to bite, chew, and mouth people’s hands, it’s important to teach…
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Handling at Home
A healthy dog is a happy dog, so it’s important to catch health problems before they occur. Teaching your dog…
Cooperative Care for Cats
Do you struggle with giving your cat medication? You aren’t alone. Getting cats to take medication can be a challenge,…
Expanding Your Dog’s Foundation Skills
Building strong foundation behaviors is an investment that will demonstrate value throughout your dog’s training. For example, targeting is an…
Sharing Positive Training and the KPA Way
Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser, both 2014 graduates of the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program co-founded…
How to Test a Cue
Does your dog respond to cues reliably at home but fails to respond when you ask for those same cues…
Teach Puppies to Relax Together
Socializing puppies with other dogs is important; it teaches them how to be relaxed and confident when they meet new…
How to Teach a Head Nod
One of the most powerful benefits of clicker training is the ability to teach creative behaviors quickly. The head nod…
Teach Your Dog to Pivot
Pivoting, a behavior that requires a dog to change direction by moving her rear end while keeping her feet in…
Polite Manners in Public
Being out and about with your dog is one of life’s greatest joys, but only if you have a dog…
Reinforcement Without Food
When thinking about positive reinforcement, food treats are likely top of mind. However, there may be times when you can’t…
Puppy Start Right For Your Business
While there’s so much that goes into getting puppies off to a great start, puppy socialization classes can play a…