Concept Training in Action: Go to Crate
Teaching your dog the concept of left and right is useful for many circumstances, including trail-walking, dog-sports competitions, retrieving exercises,…
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Teach an Emergency U-Turn
Have you ever been out on an enjoyable walk with your dog, rounded the corner, and suddenly come face-to-face with…
Happy Cat Day: Fun with Shaping
How do you celebrate National Cat Day? At Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), we celebrate by teaching our cats new behaviors,…
Practicing Cues to Overcome Distraction
If your dog is sensitive to people or dogs, it can make everyday activities like walks, vet visits, and group…
Teaching Puppies Not to Bite
You want to interact with your puppy but, ouch, those little razor-sharp teeth! Puppy biting is a completely normal part…
Creating a Freestyle Sequence with Michele Pouliot
Multiple-time International Freestyle Champion Michele Pouliot is often asked how she makes her dazzling freestyle routines seem so effortless. Ready…
Preparing for Your Kitten’s First Vet Visit
Anyone who has ever taken a cat to the vet knows that it can be a stressful experience for both…
Teaching Interactive Play
Here’s a common scenario: Your dog loves to chase toys. You pick up a toy and your dog dances wildly…
Teach Calm Greetings
Does your dog go berserk when you come home? Do you wish your dog would greet you calmly rather than…
Building Value in Secondary Reinforcers
Many people only think of using a primary reinforcer, such as food treats, when they are training behavior with an…
Teach Your Dog to “Leave It”: Part 2
In Teach Your Dog to “Leave It,” Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Juliana Willems demonstrated the first step to…
AVSAB Advocates for Humane, Reward-Based Training
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) position statement on humane dog training emphasizes the belief that Karen Pryor…