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November 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Kathie Nureña
Kathie Nureña (she/her), based in Stamford, CT, is co-owner of Alert K9 and completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program under the guidance of Emma Parsons in June 2016. We had the opportunity to speak with Kathie about how her love for a…
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Not-So-Spooky Vacuums: Thoughtful Desensitization & Counter-Conditioning
Is your dog frightened of everyday objects, whether they're loud or simply unfamiliar? KPA-CTP Khafren Ruiz shares the steps he took to help Charlie become more comfortable around the vacuum cleaner. He approached the process gradually and used plenty of positive reinforcement.…
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October 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Mary Kay Hasseman
Mary Kay Hasseman (she/her), based in Tomball, TX, is the owner of Loving Presence with Horses and completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program under the guidance of Laurie Luck in January 2010. We had the opportunity to speak with Mary Kay…
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September 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Nicole Ellis
Nicole Ellis (she/her), based in Altadena, California, is the owner of Tails With Nicole and completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program under the guidance of Laura Monaco Torelli in March 2025. We had the opportunity to speak with Nicole about…
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Red Light, Green Light: Helping Dogs Switch Between Excitement and Calm
“Some dogs, of any age but especially teenagers, have difficulty controlling their excitement and moving from jumpy, barky, excitable behavior to calm behavior. But behavior is always changeable, and sometimes dogs just need a little extra, explicit teaching.” One simple way…
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Keep Calm and Lick On: How Licking Can Promote Calm On-The-Go
When dogs lick, they are doing more than enjoying a tasty treat. Licking can calm the body and soothe in times of stress. Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) Liv Arent shares how she uses that natural inclination, along with a favorite portable tool, to help…
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August 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Liz Mishima
Liz Mishima (she/her), based in Illinois, is the ASB Program Manager & Director of Training at A Sound Beginning Program and completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program under the guidance of Laura Monaco Torelli in March 2014. We had the…
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Reward Placement: Loose-Leash Walking
Does your dog take the treat and then dart back out to the end of the leash when you're trying to practice loose-leash walking? Abby Beek, KPA CTP, from Austin, Texas, walks through a strategy to help with that. The post Reward Placement: Loose-Leash Walking appeared first on…
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July 2026 KPA CTP of the Month: Emma Schneidkraut
Emma Schneidkraut (she/her), based in Haverhill, MA, is the owner of A Dog’s Eye View and completed the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program under the guidance of Lindsay Wood and Shelly Brouwer in March of 2014. We had the opportunity to speak with…
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Retrieve-To-Hand
Retrieve-to-hand is both a practical and fun behavior, but what if your dog is not naturally inclined to perform it? Michelle Wieser, KPA CTP, from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada shows us how to train the behavior by breaking it down into smaller pieces. The post Retrieve-To-Hand…