Voluntary Check-In and Recall
Few things are more joyful than unclipping your dog’s leash to begin an outdoor adventure. Off-leash walks and hikes let…
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Multiple Dogs and Doors
Doorways are exciting places for dogs—who knows what is waiting on the other side! As a result, many dogs get…
Teach Your Dog to Walk with You
Walking with your dog can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your dog. It is also a…
Target Training: Getting Into a Car
Many dogs are afraid of getting into a car. This common fear occurs for many different reasons. Some dogs have…
Set Up a Safe Training Session Outdoors
Does your dog listen to you when you are at home but ignore you at the park? That’s because training…
Expanding Your Dog’s Foundation Skills
Building strong foundation behaviors is an investment that will demonstrate value throughout your dog’s training. For example, targeting is an…
Polite Manners in Public
Being out and about with your dog is one of life’s greatest joys, but only if you have a dog…
Practicing Cues to Overcome Distraction
If your dog is sensitive to people or dogs, it can make everyday activities like walks, vet visits, and group…
Teach Calm Greetings
Does your dog go berserk when you come home? Do you wish your dog would greet you calmly rather than…
Teach Your Dog to “Leave It”: Part 2
In Teach Your Dog to “Leave It,” Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Juliana Willems demonstrated the first step to…
Teach Your Dog to Relax in a Crate
Many people feel guilty about crate training their dogs, as they think that confinement is cruel. However, when crate training…
Using Shaping to Build Confidence
Shaping is the process of breaking down a behavior into small steps and reinforcing each small step as you work…