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How to Create a Safe Place for Your Dog: Part 2

In Part 1 of How to Create a Safe Place for Your Dog, KPA faculty member Debbie Martin demonstrated how…
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Karen Pryor Academy Welcomes New Alumni Relations Coordinator Breanna Norris

Waltham, MA, August 4, 2021—Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) is pleased to welcome KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP) Breanna Norris as…
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Michele Pouliot Teaches Bow from Down

The bow is not only an impressive trick, but is also one of the critical skills in canine freestyle routines.…
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Teach Your Dog to Relax in a Crate

Many people feel guilty about crate training their dogs, as they think that confinement is cruel. However, when crate training…
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Teach a Hold

Teaching your dog to hold an object builds a solid foundation for teaching advanced behaviors for dog sports, such as…
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Teach Your Cat to Sit

One of the most useful (and easy) behaviors that you can teach your cat is to sit on cue. Not…
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Foundation Behaviors for Shelter Dogs: Loose-Leash Walking

When they think about adding a new dog to the family, many people dream of long, leisurely strolls with their…
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Stationing for Veterinary Procedures

Let’s face it, most diagnostic or therapeutic procedures are not pleasant for dogs. However, by practicing at home for what…
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Using Shaping to Build Confidence

Shaping is the process of breaking down a behavior into small steps and reinforcing each small step as you work…
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Puppy Socialization goes Beyond Play

Puppy socialization is not just about playing with other puppies or being petted by humans. Practicing body handling, introducing novel…
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Modifier Cues in Action

When people think of dog training, they don’t often think beyond teaching basic cues. However, dogs are capable of so…
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Teach Your Dog to “Leave It”

Have you ever dropped a pill and scrambled to pick it up before your dog rushed over to scarf it…
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