Check out tips, tricks, scholarships, savings, and more!
| | Help Overcome Fear by Building Positive Associations: Harness Desensitization
| | | Walking a dog with a harness is safer and more comfortable than walking a dog with a traditional collar. However, many dogs are afraid of having a harness put over their heads. By creating a positive association with the harness (or any new equipment), you can help a dog overcome his/her fear.
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Shelters & Forever Families - Enjoy 20% Savings This Month!
| | Celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month with 20% savings on training essentials! Whether you work in a shelter, are looking to adopt, or are already a forever family, you'll want to check out great savings on valuable resources.
| | If you are a shelter employee committed to positive reinforcement training, you may be eligible to receive a full scholarship for the Shelter Training & Enrichment course! The Zoe Shelter Scholarships are made possible by Dr. Lisa White, DVM, founder of Veterinary Behavior Management Solutions in Cincinnati, Ohio. | | From Traditional Trainer to KPA Faculty Member - An Interview with Laura VanArendonk Baugh
| | Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Laura VanArendonk Baugh will lead upcoming KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in Lafayette, IN (application deadline November 23, 2020). We sat down with Laura to talk about her transition from traditional training to clicker training, among so many other things!
Q: How did you get started with clicker training?
A: I learned a much more traditional style of training, relying upon a choke chain and praise—never the use of food. I was introduced to lure and reward, and that was obviously more fun for the dog. And then I heard about clicker training! From the first moment I heard about shaping, everything just (Dare I go there? Sure!) clicked. Shaping made so much sense. You know what they say about early and strong reinforcement—I could never go back.
| | Scholarships for Black People, Indigenous People, and People of Color
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Karen Pryor Academy now offers scholarships toward our foundation and comprehensive dog training courses as part of our effort to expand our community's inclusiveness. Whether you are an experienced professional or just getting started, we encourage members of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities to apply.
| | Tips and Tricks For Running a Successful Dog Business
| | This week, Ken Ramirez will be joined by Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas to share tips and tricks for running or setting up a successful dog business. Tune in on Thursday, October 15, at 12:00 pm (PT) for this free virtual social event where Ken will also show a live training demonstration and answer questions from participants.
| | October 2020 CTP of the Month: Sarah Hoth
| | Sarah Hoth, KPA CTP, entered the dog training field in a familiar way: she adopted a dog and needed advice, encouragement, and support. Thanks to Ozzy and more than a few lessons they learned together, Sarah became curious about dog training. That interest began with service dogs and has been extended to many other aspects of training. Her business, The Persuaded Pooch, offers families of dogs of any age behavior evaluations, behavior consultations, and training lessons. Sarah's expertise includes training for excitable dogs, reactive dogs, service dogs, and puppies.
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