How to Teach Your Dog Not to Beg at the TableOne of the most common problems that pet owners want to solve is how to teach their dogs not to…Read More
The Power of RelationshipsAnyone who lives or works with animals knows how powerful the human-animal bond can be. In this heartwarming tale from…Read More
Teaching Voluntary Weight ChecksWeight checks are a standard part of every vet visit, but for many pet owners getting their dogs onto the…Read More
Introducing Puppies to Novel Sounds, Surfaces, and StimuliIntroducing puppies to new stimuli and different surfaces is essential to the development of a confident and well-adjusted adult dog.…Read More
10 Amazing Cat TricksJust because it’s National Train Your Dog Month doesn’t mean that dogs get to have all the fun! KPA Certified…Read More
Michele Pouliot Teaches Keiko Canine FreestyleDuring the winter you may be searching for activities that you can do with your dog to keep you both…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Cheek TargetWhat types of useful behaviors can you teach with targeting? In last week’s blog Teaching Your Dog to Hand Target,…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Hand TargetTrainers are often asked, “What behaviors should I begin teaching my dog?” Teaching your dog to touch the palm of…Read More
How to Teach Cooperative Nail TrimsIf you and your dog find nail trimming stressful, you are not alone. Nail trimming is one of those necessary…Read More
How to Teach Your Dog to Back Around YouA fundamental skill for canine freestyle is the dog backing around the handler. It’s also a fun trick that will…Read More
Karen Pryor Academy Helps Raise Standards for Dog Training ProfessionalsWaltham, MA, December 16, 2019—Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) will be the first private education institution to join forces with three…Read More
Dog Trainer Foundations Skills in Action!Karen Pryor Academy’s Dog Trainer Foundation course offers dogs and their humans what they really crave: fun together! When you…Read More