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…
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Training with Non-Food Reinforcers
One of the biggest objections to positive reinforcement training is the perception that it’s “all about the food.” However, while…
Wait at a Boundary: Part 2
Teaching your dog to wait at a boundary, like the threshold of a door, is not only a useful skill…
Stress-Free Nail Trims: Teach Your Dog to Accept the Dremel
A nail Dremel is a great alternative to use with dogs that hate having their nails clipped by guillotine-style clippers,…
Training Games: Fun with a Beach Bucket
With scorching heat in many parts of the U.S., many dogs may not be able to enjoy long walks or…
Teach “Go On” and “Go Around”
Have you ever observed a dog performing behaviors at a distance from his handler and wished you could teach your…
Teach a Paw Target, Part Two: Adding a Cue
In last week’s featured video, KPA CTP Michelle Wieser and her dog Timber demonstrated how to teach a paw target.…
Teach a Paw Target
Training a dog to target an object with his paw is easy and fun. A paw target is a foundation…
Help Puppies Get Started on the Right Paw… for Life
Most people understand the importance of socializing puppies, and there are numerous puppy classes available. However, many classes are not…
Teach Your Cat to Spin
Everyone knows that you can teach tricks to dogs, but did you know that cats can be trained easily, too?…
Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks
Chances are that when your dog was younger, you spent many hours training new behaviors like spinning, jumping, bowing, and…
Simple Strategy for a Stress-Free Vet Visit
Visiting the veterinarian’s office can be a stressful experience, for both pet owners and their pets. Teaching a dog simple…