Teach Your Dog to Target
January is National Train Your Dog Month, a time to celebrate the joy of training. Enjoy a healthy relationship with…
Read on for how-to tips that improve training, insights that inspire action and news that's worth sharing with others.
Your Cat Can Do WHAT?
The cat: independent, strong-willed, often aloof. Not exactly training material, right? Surprise surprise: clicker training blows the roof off of…
All Ears! How to Train Your Puppy to Listen
All Ears! How to Train Your Puppy to Listen Tuning you out Do you find yourself repeating instructions to your…
Puppy Socialization: Exploring New Surfaces
The first four months a puppy’s life are the most influential. Most of what is learned during this early period…
How to Crate Train Your Dog
The holiday season is a joyous time for humans. It’s full of festive parties, holiday décor, delicious treats, and visitors.…
Choosing the Paws-itively Perfect Toy for Your Dog
‘Tis the season for finding that perfect gift for those we love, and for many of us that includes the…
Give Thanks for Pets
If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, your focus is probably on the bird—not the dog. But to ensure a…
Interview With KPA Faculty Member Shelly Brouwer
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Shelly Brouwer will lead a KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) National program in Boulder,…
Congratulations to the 2018 Zoe Shelter Scholarship Recipients
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and Dr. Lisa White, DVM, founder of Veterinary Behavior Management Solutions in Cincinnati, Ohio, are pleased…
Dos and Don’ts of Pet Halloween Costumes
The Dos and Don’ts of Halloween Costumes for Pets According to an article in the New York Post, 31 million…
2018 Zoe Shelter Scholarships Available
In honor of Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) is proud to announce the availability of four Zoe Shelter Scholarships…
Define Positive for Me…
DEFINE POSITIVE FOR ME… A recent article in the Psychology Today e-magazine discusses the challenge of finding true positive reinforcement…