Shelter Enrichment for Cats: The Target GameThe shelter environment is stressful for dogs, and for the people who work there, but the environment is especially stressful…Read More
Teaching Foundation Behaviors: Introducing RecallA reliable recall, or come when called, behavior is one of the most important foundation behaviors. Mastered, it lets your…Read More
Setting Your Dog Up for Success with Oral MedicationDoes your dog resist oral medication? If so, you are not alone. Most dogs (like people) don’t enjoy swallowing pills.…Read More
October KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah HothSarah Hoth, KPA CTP, entered the dog training field in a familiar way: she adopted a dog and needed advice,…Read More
Using Paired Cues to Accelerate LearningWhen you think of training new behaviors, you think of training one behavior at a time. For example, in one…Read More
Fun and Functional Puppy SocializationAn umbrella snapping open during a rainstorm. A walker rolling along a sidewalk. These are a few of the many…Read More
Teach Your Cat to Go to Mat: Part 1Thinking about training your cat? Why not teach your cat to go to a mat? This behavior has many applications:…Read More
Teaching Foundation Behaviors: StayTeaching your dog to stay, an essential foundation behavior, is an investment that will be valuable in a variety of…Read More
September KPA CTP of the Month: Chelsea MurrayChelsea Murray, KPA CTP, began her career as a dog trainer after earning a degree in biological sciences at the…Read More
Teaching Trick Behaviors: Mic Targeting with DurationCanine freestyle champion Michele Pouliot is known for using innovative trick behaviors in her entertaining routines. One of the foundation…Read More
Karen Pryor Academy Announces Five New Faculty MembersWaltham, MA, September 9, 2020—Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) is pleased to welcome five new faculty members to its world-renowned Dog…Read More
Teach Non-Verbal and Verbal CuesNew trainers often ask which cues should they use in their training: verbal cues or a non-verbal cues. The answer…Read More