Look Closely: Karen Pryor Still Has So Much to Teach Us

Julie Gordon All, News & Events, People

In 2021, as we celebrated Karen Pryor’s 90th birthday, we wrote about how, even amidst dementia, she continues to offer profound observations and insights about the world around her. In a recent article published in The Boston Globe, her daughter, Gale Pryor, reflects on her mother’s observations of her own fragmenting mind.

Interview with Andre Yeu

Julie Gordon All, People

Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Andre Yeu will lead the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (application deadline August 23, 2022). In this interview, Andre shares highlights from his own training career.

Interview with Kiki Yablon

Julie Gordon All, People

Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Kiki Yablon will lead the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in Salt Lake City, UT (application deadline April 19, 2022) and Nashville, TN (application deadline August 24, 2022).
In this interview, Kiki shares highlights from her own training career.

Sharing Positive Training and the KPA Way

Julie Gordon All, News & Events, People

Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser, both 2014 graduates of the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program co-founded Instinct Dog Behavior & Training. Their business has grown tremendously in recent years, from initially offering only in-home services to operating from a small space in New York City, to operating from a larger New York City space to the decision to create a franchise model.

KPA CTP Andre Yeu Featured on National TV

Julie Gordon All, News & Events, People, Uncategorized

KPA CTP and faculty member Andre Yeu was featured recently on CTV’s morning show Your Morning. In a focused segment on dog training success, Andre offered tips on booking trainers (who are very busy these days!), household agreement on rules, why training method matters, and the importance of consistency. Watch the segment.