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...
Using Non-Food Reinforcers for Training Outdoors
using non-food reinforcers for outdoor trainingWhen you are training outdoors, there are many distractions competing for your dog’s attention. To compete effectively, try asking your dog for small behaviors and make your reinforcement substantial. Reinforcers do not...
Training in the Shelter: Harness Desensitization
Training in the Shelter: Harness DesensitizationWalking a dog with a harness is safer and more comfortable than walking a dog with a traditional collar. However, many dogs are afraid of having a harness put over their heads. Shelter dogs are often already stressed, so...
Helping a Dog That Jumps
helping a dog that jumpsHave you ever been embarrassed by your dog jumping up to greet a stranger? Jumping is one of the most common challenges that pet parents face—it is also one of the most difficult behaviors to break. Dogs repeat behaviors that earn rewards, and...
Adding Distractions to Foundational Skills
adding distractions to foundational skillsWhen they are in unfamiliar or demanding environments, many dogs find it challenging to exhibit learned behaviors. While a dog may settle reliably and quietly at home, the same behavior may appear to be entirely forgotten in a...Recent Posts
- 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 - 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 Handlingpuppy 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 Safelyhow 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
- September KPA CTP of the Month: Keira Mooreseptember 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
