THINK INSIDE THE BOX
Life in a kennel doesn’t have to be boring.
(RELIEVE ANIMALS’ STRESS, ENRICH THEIR LIVES!)
THINK INSIDE THE BOX
Life in a kennel doesn’t have to be boring.
(RELIEVE ANIMALS’ STRESS, ENRICH THEIR LIVES!)
BETTER BEHAVIOR
Reduce common problems like excessive barking, pulling, and jumping up.
TRY IT FOR FREEBETTER BEHAVIOR
Reduce common problems like excessive barking, pulling, and jumping up.
TRY IT FOR FREE
57
DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS
30
TRAINING ACTIVITIES
20
LEARNING GOALS
1:1
INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT
MORE ADOPTIONS
Help dogs and cats appeal to visitors.
TEACH BEHAVIORS THAT WILL LEAD TO
FASTER ADOPTIONS AND FOREVER HOMES.
MORE ADOPTIONS
Help dogs and cats
appeal to visitors.
TEACH BEHAVIORS THAT WILL
LEAD TO FASTER ADOPTIONS
AND FOREVER HOMES.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
START ANYTIME
Begin on your schedule
FROM ANYWHERE
Learn wherever there is internet access
USE ANY DEVICE
Tablet, cell, desktop, laptop. All good to go!
You will be fully prepared to implement a training and enrichment program, make animals more adoptable, solve common behavior problems, reduce stress in both animals and shelter workers, and help adopters train their new pets.
1. Overcome common challenges to setting up a shelter training program, such as time, money, and space
2. Recognize stress in both dogs and cats within a shelter environment
3. Train behaviors that will help make shelter animals more adoptable, reduce their stress, and improve their quality of life
4. Use training to reduce the level of barking in a kennel
5. Apply low-cost ideas for food enrichment, social contact, toys, and exercise/play for shelter dogs and cats
6. Share tips that new pet owners can use to ease the transition for their pets from shelter to new homes
7. So much more!
See all 20 Learning Goals.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Your Passion, Our Expertise.
EXCEPTIONAL TRAINERS & EDUCATORS COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS.
Leanne Falkingham
KPA CTP
Cockatiel named Daryl
Star Trek fan
Ontario, Canada
Steve Benjamin
KPA Faculty Member
Racing in virtual reality classic cars
Hiking with dogs
Endicott, NY
“People are so happy to see the pleasure and the joy that their dogs are having in the training. It becomes a fun project for both the human end of the leash, and the dogs as well. ”
— Carolyn Clark
Steve Benjamin
KPA Faculty
Burgers & Fries • Former "G" Man • Upstate New 'Yawk'
Steve Benjamin is the owner of Clicking With Canines in Endicott, NY. Steve retired from the federal government in January 2004 to pursue his passion for working with dogs and their owners. Steve specializes in teaching clicker training to his clients, helping them teach their dogs to be socially acceptable, happy, and intelligent family pets. Steve is a faculty member for the Karen Pryor Academy and instructs KPA Dog Trainer Professional program sessions in New York (spring/summer) and Florida (fall/winter).
“This course is a bit like a good book; I can’t put it down! I am an experienced clicker trainer, but the course has made me take stock and clean up my act, so to speak! I found several tips, especially for enrichment ideas.”
-Carole Husein
“The course layout is very flexible and is appropriate for longer learning sessions or shorter chunks of time. A great mix of handouts, links, and videos! These takeaways for the learner are resources to be referred to later. Bravo!”
– Angela Tague, Pet Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator for Animal Rescue League of Iowa
“It’s great to see low-cost ‘insider’ tips for training and enrichment equipment. There are so many ways to be creative and provide enrichment with objects that the average person just wouldn’t think of. I really can’t say enough good things about this course!”
– Thomas Geroy, Operations Director for Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, Elmira, NY
“This course is a bit like a good book; I can’t put it down! I am an experienced clicker trainer, but the course has made me take stock and clean up my act, so to speak! I found several tips, especially for enrichment ideas.”
-Carole Husein
“The course layout is very flexible and is appropriate for longer learning sessions or shorter chunks of time. A great mix of handouts, links, and videos! These takeaways for the learner are resources to be referred to later. Bravo!”
– Angela Tague, Pet Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator for Animal Rescue League of Iowa
“It’s great to see low-cost ‘insider’ tips for training and enrichment equipment. There are so many ways to be creative and provide enrichment with objects that the average person just wouldn’t think of. I really can’t say enough good things about this course!”
– Thomas Geroy, Operations Director for Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, Elmira, NY
$249
$249 $199.20
USE COUPON CODE: BTS2023
$249 $199
USE COUPON CODE: SHELTER2022
ONE COURSE TO HELP THEM ALL
- It’s training cats and dogs! Exercises and enrichment ideas specific to both.
- 9 Lessons, 57 videos, 30 training activities
- Take your time. Unlimited course access for one year.
- Pack pricing: Enroll with colleagues, co-workers, and friends, and save a minimum of $50 per person.
Purchase this course now and start it later
We can place your course on hold for you for as long as you'd like. Immediately after purchase and before you access your course, please send an email to [email protected].
If you need CEUs, we have plenty
- Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)
- CEUs: 21
- The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- CEUs: 21
- The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC):
- CEUs: 21
If you have completed the Dog Trainer Foundations course, your cost for the Shelter Training & Enrichment course is $199. Contact [email protected] for your discount code.
$249
$249 $199.20
USE COUPON CODE: BTS2023
$249 $199
USE COUPON CODE: SHELTER2022
ONE COURSE TO HELP THEM ALL
- It’s training cats and dogs! Exercises and enrichment ideas specific to both.
- 9 Lessons, 57 videos, 30 training activities.
- Take your time. Unlimited course access for one year.
- Pack pricing: Take with colleagues, co-workers and friends, and save a minimum of $100 per person.
Purchase this course now and start it later
We can place your course on hold for you for as long as you'd like. Immediately after purchase and before you access your course, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
If you need CEUS, we have plenty
- Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)
- CEUs: 21
- The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- CEUs: 21
- The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC):
- CEUs 21
If you have completed our Dog Trainer Foundations course your cost of this course is $199. Contact [email protected] for your discount code.
Great Savings for Groups!
Elevate your entire team's knowledge and skills with Shelter Training & Enrichment.
$249. See price.
Yes! We offer discounts for groups of 3+.
Groups interested in enrolling in the Shelter Training and Enrichment course may request a unique discount code by submitting the form above. In order to qualify for the group discount, groups must:
1) meet the minimum number of enrollments in respective price category
2) provide a registration list for anticipated enrollees consisting of first name, last name, and email
3) provide credit card authorization in the case that the group does not meet the minimum number of registrations at least 10 business days upon receiving the discount code, the card will be charged in full for the minimum number of students in the pricing tier requested.
Interested groups who do not meet the requirements listed above can also inquire about a flat rate 15% discount code for their organization.
Minimum of 3 people per group. Students must register within 10 business days. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts. To request, click here.
The course is designed to be completed in 3-4 months, but you receive access to the course for a full year after enrollment.
If you need additional time to complete the course, extensions can be purchased for $35 for each 30-day extension.
- Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)
- CEUs: 21
- The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- CEUs: 21
- The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC):
- CEUs 21
This course was written and is taught by Leanne Falkingham, KPA CTP, and Steve Benjamin, KPA faculty member. As a nonprofit and animal shelter professional, Leanne Falkingham has worked with many shelters in four states. She has served as Behavior and Training Manager for two New York shelters, expanding enrichment, training, behavior modification, and volunteer programs.
Steve Benjamin is a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member and the owner of Clicking With Canines in Endicott, NY. Since 2004, Steve has specialized in helping clients teach their dogs to be socially acceptable, happy, and intelligent family pets. He spent a year implementing a shelter training program at a local shelter, which ultimately became the inspiration for the KPA Shelter Training & Enrichment course.
The course was reviewed and approved by Karen Pryor Clicker Training, and guaranteed to be developmentally appropriate, 100% force-free, and fun for all!
