What to Do When Your Dog Loses His Cue

What to Do When Your Dog Loses His Cue: Training Outdoors with Distractions By Christina Waggoner  "She hears me calling her, but ignores me." As a dog trainer, I hear statements like this from frustrated and embarrassed pet owners frequently. Believe me when I say I feel your pain. It is no wonder pet owners are baffled when the very same dog that returns when called at home (without fail) will just as quickly disappear into the sunset when let off leash. It appears to be a case of "My dog behaves only when he wants to." Indoor training with low distractions is very different from training out in the big, busy world. Outdoors you are competing with a myriad of scents, sounds, and other environmental distractions. Read the Full Story > Do What You Love: Building a Successful Animal Training Career Thursday, June 21 at 3pm EST / 12pm PST  Ken Ramirez will help you map out the path toward a successful career working with animals. Already have a career working with animals? Considering a new career or career restart? Looking for a new and fulfilling activity as you retire? Take the next step with Ken—spots fill up quickly, so claim yours today! REGISTER NOW! June is Adopt-a-Cat Month! Check Out Our Online Course: Train Your Cat What Will You Learn? This is a comprehensive course in the basics of cat training. It covers how cats learn and communicate as well as practical applications and problem-solving. You will learn a new, remarkable system of lifelong communication with cats. You'll also learn how to reduce unwanted behavior, bring out your cat's awesome potential, and enrich life for both of you. Learn More > Sherrie Yuschak to Lead Dog Trainer Professional Program in Columbus, Ohio Apply Before July 27 Q. Tell us about the first animal you trained. A: It was our family dog, Tiffany, a Maltese. I used luring with treats and taught her to roll over, shake, sit, and lie down. I was 10 years old without any experience or guidance, so Tiffany must have been a quick learner. She was certainly very food-motivated and patient with my antics! Q. Was there a particular dog/animal in your life that was your most important teacher? A: BeJay, a large mixed-breed dog, was my first dog as an adult. He was my guide toward positive reinforcement training... Read More of Sherrie's Q&A > Apply for DTP Columbus Check Out All Our Locations! Learn More about the Dog Trainer Professional Program Meet Certified Training Professional (CTP) of the Month John McGuigan! John McGuigan, KPA CTP, approaches dog training, and dog people, with humility, kindness, and curiosity. Relatively new to clicker training, John feels lucky that "Scotland, and the UK in general, have a positive approach to training dogs." Public parks in Scotland often allow off-leash activity. John appreciates that flexibility, but also realizes that Scottish "trainers have to develop skills in dealing with off-lead dogs." Training one-on-one or presenting internationally, John is passionate about his work. 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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