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  October KPA CTP of the Month: Robin Horemans
  october 2024 KPA CTP of the MonthRobin Horemans, KPA CTP, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a dedicated animal trainer and owner of Parrot SOS. While her primary focus is working with parrots, she also has experience training dogs. Since graduating from the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional (KPA DTP) program in 2016 under… Read more: October KPA CTP of the Month: Robin Horemans
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  From Fearful to Engaged: Expanding the Training Conversation
  from fearful to engaged: expanding the training conversationHow can you quickly transform a dog from growling and avoiding people to a willing participant in a training dialogue? The answer is skillful application of behavior science! Animal control brought Misty into the shelter on a catch pole. She growled, tried to escape, and cowered in the… Read more: From Fearful to Engaged: Expanding the Training Conversation
• Puppy Socialization: Introduce Your Puppy to Handling
  puppy socialization: introduce your puppy to handlingMany dogs feel anxious about handling and restraint, especially if they find new experiences scary or if they have had bad past experiences. They may associate being held still with something unpleasant about to happen. However, by introducing handling and restraint positively from the start, you can teach puppies… Read more: Puppy Socialization: Introduce Your Puppy to Handling
• How to Introduce Reactive Dogs to New People Safely
  how to introduce reactive dogs to new people safelyIntroducing reactive dogs to new people requires careful planning and execution to ensure a positive experience and minimize the risk of negative behaviors. Effective introductions can prevent fear-based reactions and promote social confidence, making introductions a crucial aspect of training—especially for dogs with heightened sensitivity or previous… Read more: How to Introduce Reactive Dogs to New People Safely
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  September KPA CTP of the Month: Keira Moore
  september 2024 KPA CTP of the MonthKeira Moore, PhD, BCBA-D, KPA CTP, is a trailblazer in the world of animal training, combining her expertise in behavior analysis with a passion for helping animals and their owners. Based in Escondido, California, Keira is the owner and head trainer at Pet Project Dog Training. She graduated from… Read more: September KPA CTP of the Month: Keira Moore
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  Unusual Cat Breeds
  Are you looking to get a new cat soon? Great! You may want to consider a purebred cat. There are many breeds that can be found in this country, each with its own characteristic appearance and temperament and history. Think carefully about what you would characteristics you would like to see in your new companion.… Read more: Unusual Cat Breeds
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  Turkish Angora Cats
  Are you looking to get a new cat soon? Great! You may want to consider a purebred cat. There are many breeds that can be found in this country, each with its own characteristic appearance and temperament and history. Think carefully about what you would characteristics you would like to see in your new companion.… Read more: Turkish Angora Cats
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  Siamese Cats
  Are you looking to get a new cat soon? Great! You may want to consider a purebred cat. There are many breeds that can be found in this country, each with its own characteristic appearance and temperament and history. Think carefully about what you would characteristics you would like to see in your new companion.… Read more: Siamese Cats
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  Persian Cats
  Are you looking to get a new cat soon? Great! You may want to consider a purebred cat. There are many breeds that can be found in this country, each with its own characteristic appearance and temperament and history. Think carefully about what you would characteristics you would like to see in your new companion.… Read more: Persian Cats