Shaping a Head Turn
Teaching your dog to turn his head is a fun exercise, and the skill is handier than it seems. A…
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Teach a Puppy to Enjoy a Muzzle
Being very comfortable wearing an appropriate and well-fitted muzzle is a good training goal for any dog—particularly in situations where…
KPA CTP Places High in World’s Most Amazing Dog Competition
In spring 2019, Maddisen-Leigh Phelan, KPA CTP, and her border collie Rev were finalists in Facebook’s World’s Most Amazing Dog…
How to Capture a Sit
One of the fastest and easiest ways to train a new behavior on cue is to capture the behavior. “Sit”…
Interview with Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Laura VanArendonk Baugh will lead upcoming KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) programs in Washington,…
How to Teach a Chin Rest
Teaching your dog a chin-rest behavior is useful for training shy, overly excited, or reactive dogs. It is also helpful…
Teach Your Dog to Go Around an Object
Are you looking for a fun training exercise this spring? Teaching your dog to go around an object, such as…
Teach Your Cat to Target
Targeting, where an animal touches an object with her nose or paw, is not just a useful behavior for dogs—it…
Shaping Success: Strategic Treat Placement
Strategic treat placement is a key part of dog training, yet it is often overlooked. The placement of reinforcement during…
How to Transfer a Cue
Cues should always be clear and consistent. However, cues do allow for some flexibility and can be transferred. Are two…
Teach Settle on a Mat
Teaching your dog to settle on a mat is very useful—for both practical and safety reasons. Dogs need a safe…
Dog Saves Valentine’s Day
Dogs make the best Valentines—today and every day! They love unconditionally, are faithful and unselfishly devoted, and can always make…