Unleashing Confidence: Nose Work Skills for Shy Dogs

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Dogs are remarkable creatures with unique personalities. Just like humans, some can be naturally shy or lack self-confidence. Finding effective methods to boost the confidence of shy dogs and help them overcome their fears is crucial for their overall well-being. One powerful tool that has gained popularity in recent years is nose work, a fascinating canine activity that taps into a dog’s incredible sense of smell. In nose work, dogs are trained to search for specific scents, often using food or other target odors hidden in various environments.

How to Enjoy Breweries and Restaurants with Your Dog

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Breweries and dogs are a popular combination, especially in the warm-weather months. However, for some dogs the noisy environment and close proximity to people and other dogs can be challenging. Luckily, you and your four-legged friend can learn the skills that allow you to enjoy your neighborhood breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, wineries, and cafés together!

May KPA CTP of the Month: Linda Randall

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Linda Randall, DVM, KPA CTP, owner and trainer at One Smart Dog in Seville, Ohio, graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program and became a KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP) in 2022. However, she has been a positive trainer for many years, applying tenets of clicker training and other positive philosophies to her clients and herself, and toward understanding and coping with societal conflicts and challenges.

Successful Cat Introductions

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Bringing a new cat into a home with other cats? Let’s face it: cats are territorial, so you will want to be sure to introduce your cats slowly to minimize fearful or aggressive interactions. In the beginning, you will want to confine the new cat to a separate room to encourage them to get used to one another’s scent. Eventually, you will be able to progress to a controlled face-to-face meeting, allowing visual contact through a barrier, such as a pet gate, baby gate, or screen door. But how do you progress to visual contact while avoiding a stare down or confrontation? Try training!

April KPA CTP of the Month: Stephanie Perkins

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Stephanie Perkins, KPA CTP, is the Director of Animal Therapy (AT) at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. A lifelong animal lover, she marvels at what positive reinforcement can accomplish in learning, in contrast to force and intimidation. While completing many local training classes and attending seminars recommended to her by people who share her views about animal training, Stephanie learned about the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program.