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Teaching a Jump

Teaching your dog a jump is an essential skill for canine sports such as agility. In fact, a standard agility…
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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…
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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…
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April KPA CTP of the Month: Imogen Poropat

Imogen Poropat, KPA CTP, learned about Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program when she…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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March KPA CTP of the Month: Miki Saito

By the time Miki Saito, KPA CTP, enrolled in the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) World program…
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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…
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Yes, You Can Train Kittens!

Kittens are highly intelligent animals that, just like their canine counterparts, are capable of learning a variety of behaviors. Beginning…
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Set Up a Safe Training Session Outdoors

Does your dog listen to you when you are at home but ignore you at the park? That’s because training…
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How to Manage Puppy Biting

Mouthy puppy problems? While it’s completely normal for puppies to bite, chew, and mouth people’s hands, it’s important to teach…
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