Teach Loose-Leash Walking
With longer, warmer days ahead, it’s a good time to enjoy the outdoors together with your dog. Why not prepare…
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Linda Ryan Earns ASAB CCAB Status
Linda Ryan, one of the first graduates of the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program from the…
March KPA CTP of the Month: Will Brunz
Will Brunz, KPA CTP, owns and runs Columbia Mountain Kennels (CMK) along with his wife, Andrea. Now a positive-only trainer,…
Thinking Outside the Treat Pouch: Secondary Reinforcers
When you give your dog a treat for a job well done, you are using a primary reinforcer, which is…
How to Teach Your Dog Not to Beg at the Table
One of the most common problems that pet owners want to solve is how to teach their dogs not to…
Teaching Voluntary Weight Checks
Weight checks are a standard part of every vet visit, but for many pet owners getting their dogs onto the…
February KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Surritt
Sarah Surritt, KPA CTP, CPDT, CGC, was drawn to volunteer work at the San Diego Humane Society when she had…
Introducing Puppies to Novel Sounds, Surfaces, and Stimuli
Introducing puppies to new stimuli and different surfaces is essential to the development of a confident and well-adjusted adult dog.…
10 Amazing Cat Tricks
Just because it’s National Train Your Dog Month doesn’t mean that dogs get to have all the fun! KPA Certified…
Michele Pouliot Teaches Keiko Canine Freestyle
During the winter you may be searching for activities that you can do with your dog to keep you both…
Teach Your Dog to Cheek Target
What types of useful behaviors can you teach with targeting? In last week’s blog Teaching Your Dog to Hand Target,…
January 2020 KPA CTP of the Month: Eva Berginc
Eva Berginc, KPA CTP, completed the World format of the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in 2018, with Terry…