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Puppy Show and Tell

Puppy training is more than socialization and problem-solving; it’s about setting the foundation for a lifelong partnership between people and…
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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…
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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…
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Teach Go to Place

With the holiday season around the corner, now is the time to begin holiday training. What if instead of jumping…
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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…
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Interview with Laurie Luck

Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Laurie Luck will lead KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in St Louis, (application…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Shaping a Head Dip

Shaping, the process of teaching a new behavior by breaking it down in small increments, is a great way to…
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Can Dogs Count?

When we think of animal training, we don’t often think beyond teaching certain cues. However, Ken Ramirez encourages everyone to…
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