Reinforcement Without Food
When thinking about positive reinforcement, food treats are likely top of mind. However, there may be times when you can’t…
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Puppy Start Right For Your Business
While there’s so much that goes into getting puppies off to a great start, puppy socialization classes can play a…
Concept Training in Action: Go to Crate
Teaching your dog the concept of left and right is useful for many circumstances, including trail-walking, dog-sports competitions, retrieving exercises,…
November KPA CTP of the Month: Marsha Penner
Marsha Penner, KPA CTP, was pretty much a dog training novice when she first attended ClickerExpo “to see what it…
Teach an Emergency U-Turn
Have you ever been out on an enjoyable walk with your dog, rounded the corner, and suddenly come face-to-face with…
Happy Cat Day: Fun with Shaping
How do you celebrate National Cat Day? At Karen Pryor Academy (KPA), we celebrate by teaching our cats new behaviors,…
Congratulations to the 2021 Zoe Scholarship Recipients
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and Lisa White, DVM, founder of Veterinary Behavior Management Solutions in Cincinnati, Ohio, are pleased to…
Practicing Cues to Overcome Distraction
If your dog is sensitive to people or dogs, it can make everyday activities like walks, vet visits, and group…
October KPA CTP of the Month: Michelle Wieser
Michelle Wieser, KPA CTP, lives in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, a remote northern area near Alaska. She first became involved in…
Ken Ramirez Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to our very own Ken Ramirez who was the recipient of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association…
Teaching Puppies Not to Bite
You want to interact with your puppy but, ouch, those little razor-sharp teeth! Puppy biting is a completely normal part…
Creating a Freestyle Sequence with Michele Pouliot
Multiple-time International Freestyle Champion Michele Pouliot is often asked how she makes her dazzling freestyle routines seem so effortless. Ready…