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The Power of Relationships

Do animals remember their trainers? In this heartwarming tale from his new book The Eye of the Trainer: Animal Training, Transformation, and Trust, Ken Ramirez reflects on his unforgettable relationship with a dolphin duo and explores the unmistakable power of the human-animal bond.

Last Chance to Get Certified as a Dog Trainer With Steve Benjamin!
Endicott, NY | Apply by February 25, 2020

Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Steve Benjamin will lead a KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in Endicott, New York (application deadline 2/25/2020). We sat down with Steve and asked about student success stories among other things!

Q: Do you have any student success stories you can share?

A: 2020 marks my 13th year as a KPA faculty member, so there are many. I have students who have gone on to establish their own very successful training businesses, pursue academic studies in animal behavior and learning, and there is one person who also became a KPA faculty member after graduating from my very first KPA class. It is very satisfying professionally to know that you’ve helped so many achieve their own level of success.

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KPA Trainers Recommended by the New York Times!

Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior was lauded by Wirecutter, the product review site owned by The New York Times. The Times article, titled Does Your Dog Need a Trainer?, discussed the value of working with a qualified dog trainer, regardless of the age of or the issues facing your dog. In the company of other reputable training organizations that offer robust credentialing, KPA was recommended specifically for its “evidence-based approach” to training.

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Teaching Voluntary Weight Checks

Weight checks are a standard part of every vet visit, but for many pet owners getting their dogs onto the scale can be a drag (literally)! However, with a little target training and lots of treats, weight checks can be easy and fun!

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Pick up your copy the new book by Ken Ramirez, The Eye of the Trainer: Animal Training, Transformation, and Trust!

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February 2020 KPA CTP of the Month

Sarah Surritt, KPA CTP, CPDT, CGC, was drawn to volunteer work at the San Diego Humane Society when she had some free time back in 2001. There she met her “mentor, friend, and future KPA instructor,” Nan Arthur. For nine years Sarah assisted and taught training classes at the humane society “soaking up” all the information that she could. Familiar with traditional training methods from her growing-up days, Sarah says, “Everything I was learning about clicker training and science-based methods was a wonderful revelation.”

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