How to Teach a Dog Not to Beg at the Table

How to Teach a Dog to Not Beg at the Table

One of the most common problems that pet owners want to solve is dogs begging at the table—especially during the holiday season. How do you teach a dog not to beg? One of the most effective ways to prevent unwanted behavior is to replace it with a behavior that is incompatible. Incompatible behaviors are behaviors that interfere with other behaviors. For example, a dog that is lying down on his bed or mat cannot beg at the table at the same time!

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Become a Certified Dog Trainer!

With Karen Pryor Academy’s Dog Trainer Professional program, you’ll learn from home with access to 1:1 faculty mentorship and virtual connection with fellow classmates, as well as hone your skills through workshop(s). In the event that it is not safe for a workshop to be held in person, it can be delivered as scheduled in a virtual workshop environment. The adaptations we have made deliver the excellent education experience for which the Dog Trainer Professional program is known while keeping everyone safe in this unique time.

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World Program Puerto Rico
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Ottawa, ON
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"Ring" in the Holiday Season with a FREE Clicino Clicker Ring

The holidays are approaching, and while this holiday season may look quite different from last year, the sentiment is still the same: celebrating all that we are grateful for—including our pets!

Get a jump on the holiday shopping season and "ring" in the joy with a FREE Clicino Clicker Ring—it's FREE with any purchase of $75 or more for a limited time only! Your choice of colors and sizes, including the new PURPLE!

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Adapting Your Dog Business to the New Normal

In a recent Live from The Ranch broadcast, Ken Ramirez, Veronica Boutelle, and Gina Phairas talked about adapting your dog business to succeed today and in the future. the discussion included how to get client buy-in on virtual visits, tech tips and tricks, overcoming the imposter syndrome, and so much more. Watch the free, full episode by clicking below. Want more business tips for a successful career in dog training? Check out our Dog Trainer Professional program, which includes business lessons designed by Veronica and Gina!

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Setting Your Dog Up For Success With Oral Medication

Setting Your Dog Up For Success With Oral Meds

Does your dog resist oral medication? If so, you are not alone. Most dogs (like people) don’t enjoy swallowing pills. However, if you open your dog's mouth forcefully to push a pill down his throat, you may lose your dog’s hard-earned trust—and he may not allow you to touch his mouth area anymore. How do you make administering oral medication a positive experience for both you and your dog?

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November 2020 CTP of the Month: Tisha Knickerbocker

Tisha Knickerbocker, KPA CTP, offers a range of dog-training services, from basic family manners to training for the fun, games, and competition of trick-dog events to very serious and valuable work with service animals and wounded soldiers through the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation and Clear Path for Veterans.

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