Featured Trainers
A few of the fabulous grads of our Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program and their work with animals and clients across the globe.
September KPA CTP of the Month: Vijay Joshi
Vijay Joshi, KPA CTP, is the Puppy Development Coordinator at Leader Dogs for the Blind, a guide-dog training organization. She also offers dog-training services to private clients. Vijay learned...
August KPA CTP of the Month: Jennifer Long
Jennifer Long, KPA CTP, was working at a local animal shelter and contemplating a certification program to further her interest in animal training and behavior. A veterinary behaviorist who was...
July KPA CTP of the Month: Reanna Ali
When her first dog passed away, Reanna Ali, KPA CTP, was heartbroken. Around that time, she left the corporate world and moved into the dog-training industry, first offering dog-walking services....
Furry Coworkers: Tips for Working with Your Dog
Friday, June 25, marks Pet Sitter International’s (PSI) 23rd annual Take Your Dog to Work Day, a day to celebrate dogs as companions and promote adoptions. If you plan to bring your dog to your...
June KPA CTP of the Month: Cindy Benson
Cindy Benson, KPA CTP, offers positive training for working livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) and their owners at Benson Ranch, and online through training videos and Zoom. She has raised and...
May KPA CTP of the Month: Alex Lee
Alex Lee, KPA CTP, is the new Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Country Manager in (South) Korea. Translating to Korean the course materials for the KPA Dog Trainer Foundations and Dog Trainer...
Becoming a Dog Trainer in 2021 – Why Now?
Despite the pandemic, now is the best time to consider switching careers and pursuing pet-dog training, as a side-hustle, a passion project, all-in fulltime employment, or starting your own business....
April KPA CTP of the Month: Brittany Thomas
Brittany Thomas, KPA CTP, met a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP) when she was pursuing her certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS, Behavior). Brittany...
March KPA CTP of the Month: Kristina Dieta Setiabudi
Kristina Dieta Setiabudi, KPA CTP, offers dog training services through her business, Puppy Colours in Singapore, focusing on puppies and fearful dogs in particular. Her own dog, Josh, inspired...