November KPA CTP of the Month: Sarah Rodriguez
Sarah Rodriguez, KPA CTP, was working in the dog-care industry while she completed a master’s degree in visual art at…
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The Art and Joy of Shaping
Shaping is a method of gradually teaching dogs a new behavior by rewarding them for each small step in the…
Congratulations to the 2023 Zoe Scholarship Recipients
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and Lisa White, DVM, founder of Veterinary Behavior Management Solutions in Cincinnati, Ohio, are pleased to…
Turkey Game: Adding Sizzle to Your Dog Training Classes
Are you looking to inject some excitement into your group training classes? The key might be introducing engaging and enjoyable…
Look Closely: Karen Pryor Still Has So Much to Teach Us
In 2021, as we celebrated Karen Pryor’s 90th birthday, we wrote about how, even amidst dementia, she continues to offer…
Encouraging Cats to Come Out of Their Enclosures
Shelter environments are often stressful for cats, and the stress makes the cats hesitant to come out of their enclosures.…
October KPA CTP of the Month: Esti Araten
When Esti Araten, KPA CTP, wanted to understand her Lhasa Apso, Looli, better, she investigated all aspects of dog behavior.…
Why Do Dogs Bite the Leash?
Does your dog’s walk sometimes resemble a game of tug-of-war? Leash-biting and tugging are behaviors that many puppies and dogs…
Responding to Errors in Training
When it comes to training a new skill, creating the right environment can impact your dog’s success significantly. Dogs don’t…
The Power of Movement: Teaching Back and Forth
When dogs encounter triggers, they often freeze and become rigid. This reaction not only makes it challenging to extricate both…
Puppy Socialization at Home
Socialization is an ongoing process that occurs both at home and during training trips. One effective way to provide positive…
How to Transfer a Cue
Have you ever wondered how to change a cue? You may need to change a cue for various reasons, including…