Expanding Your Dog's Foundation Skills

Building strong foundation behaviors is an investment that will demonstrate value throughout your dog’s training. In this video, KPA CTP Jenny Efimova is using targeting to shape the behavior of going around a cone. She says, “Each time we try a new fitness exercise, I’m struck by how the basics always come through. Touching the nose to a stationary target and following a target are two

fluent behaviors for Larkin—ones I’ve now applied

in a myriad of situations. Building strong foundation behaviors matters!”

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 and hone your skills through the 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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It Must Be (Puppy) Love

Valentine's Day is about celebrating bonds, and one of the best ways to build a strong bond with your animal is with great training! If you recently welcomed a new pet or are looking to strengthen your bond with your older pet, clicker training will help you and your four-legged Valentine "click!" Looking for more ways to bond with your dog? Try our Spinner of (Puppy) Love for the chance to win fun toys and discounts! Every spinner is a winner because we believe that all dogs deserve great training—and toys, of course!

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Is the Dog Trainer Comprehensive Course Right for You? Try It Free!

Did you know that our Dog Trainer Comprehensive course offers a FREE demo so you can see if the course is right for you? If you are looking for an in-depth training course, our Dog Trainer Comprehensive course provides deep and broad coverage in canine training.

Ready to get started and learn more about the course? Visit the page below and click “Try It!” You’ll be glad you did!

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Make Training Much Easier—and Fun—with Targets

Earlier in this newsletter, KPA CTP Jenny Efimova demonstrated how her dog Larkin follows a target. Karen Pryor Clicker Training offers two target sticks that are must-haves for training animals! The buoy target stick with a handle is great for working with large dogs or horses. The lollipop target stick is a bit smaller and works well in teaching dogs all kinds of fun tricks!

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CTP of the Month: Leah Bria

A veterinary nurse, Leah Bria, KPA CTP, transitioned to animal training after teaching puppy preschool classes at the vet clinic where she was employed. After hearing about the course from a coworker, Leah enrolled in the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Foundations course; ultimately, she completed the KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program and received certification. Leah completed the DTP program in Adelaide, South Australia, in 2019 with Alexis Davison.

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