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Teach “Go On” and “Go Around”

Have you ever observed a dog performing behaviors at a distance from his handler and wished you could teach your…
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Teach a Paw Target, Part Two: Adding a Cue

In last week’s featured video, KPA CTP Michelle Wieser and her dog Timber demonstrated how to teach a paw target.…
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Teach a Paw Target

Training a dog to target an object with his paw is easy and fun. A paw target is a foundation…
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Help Puppies Get Started on the Right Paw… for Life

Most people understand the importance of socializing puppies, and there are numerous puppy classes available. However, many classes are not…
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Teach Your Cat to Spin

Everyone knows that you can teach tricks to dogs, but did you know that cats can be trained easily, too?…
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Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks

Chances are that when your dog was younger, you spent many hours training new behaviors like spinning, jumping, bowing, and…
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Simple Strategy for a Stress-Free Vet Visit

Visiting the veterinarian’s office can be a stressful experience, for both pet owners and their pets. Teaching a dog simple…
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Wait at a Boundary: Part 1

Do you have a dog that barrels out doorways or from the crate? What about from the car? This can…
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Teach a Puppy to Enjoy a Muzzle

Being very comfortable wearing an appropriate and well-fitted muzzle is a good training goal for any dog—particularly in situations where…
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How to Capture a Sit

One of the fastest and easiest ways to train a new behavior on cue is to capture the behavior. “Sit”…
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Teach Your Dog to Go Around an Object

Are you looking for a fun training exercise this spring? Teaching your dog to go around an object, such as…
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Teach Your Cat to Target

Targeting, where an animal touches an object with her nose or paw, is not just a useful behavior for dogs—it…
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