Teach Your Dog to Find Your KeysLost your keys? Maybe your dog can help! Teaching your dog to identify and retrieve specific objects, like your keys,…Read More
Learning Opposite BehaviorsCan you teach your dog to offer two opposite behaviors? How… and why? Teaching paired, opposite behaviors accelerates the learning…Read More
Teach Your Dog to Be Comfortable on Novel SurfacesIntroducing your dog to different surfaces is essential for dog-sport training. Dogs that compete in dog sports must have the…Read More
Interview with Andre YeuKaren Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Andre Yeu will lead the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in Toronto, Ontario,…Read More
Teach Your Cat to Follow a TargetImagine if you could teach your cat to go into or out of a carrier effortlessly, without physical manipulation. How…Read More
Gamify Your Training: Dueling DogsTeaching dog training classes is not easy. Not only do you need to be a skilled trainer, but you must…Read More
Cooperative Care for PuppiesMany dogs fear being handled by strangers, which can be particularly problematic visiting the vet or groomer. However, when dogs…Read More
Voluntary Check-In and RecallFew things are more joyful than unclipping your dog’s leash to begin an outdoor adventure. Off-leash walks and hikes let…Read More
What Is Shaping?Looking for a fun way to build new behaviors while building your chops as a trainer? Try shaping! Shaping is…Read More
Teaching a Go-Around BehaviorInterested in a new way to train and have fun with your dog this summer? Try Canine Freestyle! Also known…Read More
Building a Relationship with Your PuppyThere are few things more exciting than bringing home a new puppy. The first weeks and months are crucial for…Read More
Multiple Dogs and DoorsDoorways are exciting places for dogs—who knows what is waiting on the other side! As a result, many dogs get…Read More