Sit: Adding the Cue
Is your dog performing a new behavior reliably, but not necessarily when you want him to? Maybe you’re hoping for…
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Teach Your Dog Left and Right
Teaching your dog to tell the difference between left and right on cue is a fun exercise that is handier…
Karen Pryor Academy Announces 2019 Zoe Shelter Scholarship Recipients
Waltham, MA, October 31, 2019—Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and Lisa White, DVM, founder of Veterinary Behavior Management Solutions in Cincinnati,…
Low-Cost Enrichment Ideas for Shelters
Life in a shelter is stressful for dogs—even at the most humane shelters. A variety of enrichment activities can enhance…
Teach Go to Place
With the holiday season around the corner, now is the time to begin holiday training. What if instead of jumping…
Teach Clapping as a Secondary Reinforcer
When you give your dog a treat for a job well done, you are using a primary reinforcer, which is…
Interview with Laurie Luck
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Laurie Luck will lead KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in St Louis, (application…
KPA’s Train Your Cat Course in the News!
In a recent online news article about training the family cat, KPA’s Train Your Cat course was recommended. Emphasizing that…
Teach Your Dog to Offer a Paw
If your dog pulls away when you touch his paws, you are not alone. Many dogs dislike having their paws…
Michele Pouliot and Deja Demonstrate Prance Ahead
Imagine moving across a dance floor, with every move in synch with the music. Now imagine your dog dancing with…
KPA Trainers Recommended in Recent New York Times Article
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA) was lauded recently by Wirecutter, the product review site owned by…
Teach Your Puppy to Enjoy Collar Handling
Nothing is more frustrating than reaching for your puppy only to have him back away just out of your reach.…