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…
Teach Go to Place
With the holiday season around the corner, now is the time to begin holiday training. What if instead of jumping…
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…
Interview with Laurie Luck
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Laurie Luck will lead KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in St Louis, (application…
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…
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…
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.…
Shaping a Head Dip
Shaping, the process of teaching a new behavior by breaking it down in small increments, is a great way to…
Can Dogs Count?
When we think of animal training, we don’t often think beyond teaching certain cues. However, Ken Ramirez encourages everyone to…
Teach Your Dog to Back Up to a Target
Teaching a dog to back up is important for many dog sports, as it is a fundamental skill. However, did…
Help Your Dog Feel Comfortable Wearing a Cone
They are called “cones of shame” for a reason. Most dogs have to wear one of those awkward, plastic, lamp-like…