Teaching a Go-Around Behavior
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Building a Relationship with Your Puppy
There are few things more exciting than bringing home a new puppy. The first weeks and months are crucial for…
Multiple Dogs and Doors
Doorways are exciting places for dogs—who knows what is waiting on the other side! As a result, many dogs get…
Petting as Reinforcement
One question that trainers are often asked is if food treats must be used as the reinforcer. Some dogs do…
Teaching a Jump
Teaching your dog a jump is an essential skill for canine sports such as agility. In fact, a standard agility…
Teach Your Dog to Walk with You
Walking with your dog can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your dog. It is also a…
Interview with Kiki Yablon
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Kiki Yablon will lead the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in Salt Lake…
Concept Training: Stationing with Shapes
Stationing—training an animal to go to a designated area and stay there until cued otherwise—is a useful training tool for…
Target Training: Getting Into a Car
Many dogs are afraid of getting into a car. This common fear occurs for many different reasons. Some dogs have…
Clicker Training for All Ages
It’s never too early to start clicker training—and that goes for both dogs and humans! One of the benefits of…
Husbandry at Home: Prepare for a Blood Draw
Blood draws are routine procedures at veterinary visits, but they are also one of the most stressful procedures—for dogs and…
Training Multiple Dogs
Living in a multi-dog household can be enjoyable and fun, but it can also be chaotic—especially when it comes time…