Preventing Puppy Problems Before They Start

Today we are all about puppies! Brush up on your puppy-training knowledge with articles, courses, and products. Preventing Behavior Problems, One Puppy at a Time: An Interview with Debbie Martin Behavior problems are the biggest threat to the human-animal bond, and the number-one reason dogs are relinquished. So what's the key to preventing problems before they start? Debbie Martin, KPA faculty member and ClickerExpo faculty member, says, "Get them while they're young!" One of the few veterinary technicians in the country to specialize in behavior modification, Debbie has always had an interest in animal behavior. She has dedicated her career to helping pet owners resolve their pets' behavior problems. Recognizing that prevention is easier than treatment, Debbie believes that many behavior problems can be averted with early socialization and foundation training. Read More > We have all puppy-training skill levels covered—from online courses to books! Puppy Start Right  for Instructors This course provides all the background knowledge, training and observation skills, and marketing tools you need to succeed as a puppy socialization class instructor. With the carefully designed Puppy Start Right Preschool™ curriculum, co-written by a veterinarian and a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, this unique course offers both veterinary and dog training expertise. Learn More > The Puppy Survival Guide All puppies bark, bite, go to the bathroom in the wrong place, and know just how to wind you up! This booklet tells you—simply and quickly—how to survive those first few weeks. Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog Ideal for puppies and dogs of all ages, this book is a must-have resource for dog trainers, puppy socialization class instructors, and dog parents. Ouch! Resolving Puppy Biting This video presentation  includes proactive measures you can take to reduce biting as well as training games that teach puppies to keep their teeth to themselves! Dog Trainer Professional Program Our Dog Trainer Professional program focuses on the science behind behavior and gives participants all of the skills needed to succeed as professional trainers! FEATURING OUR World Program, Washington The program combines online learning with hands-on instruction. Complete the online portion at home over approximately six months. Then travel to Sequim, Washington for nine days of integrated training, education, and certification assessment. Apply Before April 2nd! DTP April deadlines are approaching quickly! Click to learn more about each location: See All Locations Meet March CTP of the Month Kat Camplin! Kat Camplin, KPA CTP, uses the skills she has accumulated in her many years volunteering with and training dogs—and through her experience at Karen Pryor Academy—in her California-based business, Romping Dogs. She offers flexible training and consultation sessions for dogs and families, from pre-adoption counseling and puppy lessons to behavior modification to specialized training for dog sports and service-dog work. It was Kat's exposure to positive training through Obedience competition work that led her to clicker training and KPA. Read more > Happy Clicking from all of us at KPCT! Karen Pryor Clicker Training | 49 River St., Suite 3 | Waltham, MA 02453 | 1-800-47-CLICK

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