Teaching Training Creatively and Adaptively

The Art and Joy of Shaping

Shaping is a method of gradually teaching dogs a new behavior by rewarding them for each small step in the right direction. Essentially, shaping breaks down a complex behavior into more manageable parts. This approach not only helps build the animal's confidence but is also an effective means of communication. Plus, it's an enjoyable process!

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Training Outside the Box: Teaching Training Creatively and Adaptively LIVE

Join Sarah Rodriguez to learn to make training both fun and accessible for every client. In this four-week KPA LIVE virtual class, you’ll learn how to adapt your training classes and private lessons to better meet the needs of clients with disabilities.This class will provide practical solutions that you can implement right away as well as build your creative, adaptive thinking skills.

Enrollment opens on November 8, at 10:00 am (PT)/1:00 pm (ET).

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Become a Certified Dog Trainer

Join the more than 2,300 certified trainers educated through the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program. KPA takes an innovative approach to developing and supporting outstanding positive reinforcement trainers, combining online learning with hands-on coaching from some of the most experienced teachers in the field. Check out upcoming locations and apply today!

New Forest, UK

Apply by November 19

Led by Linda Ryan

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Calgary, Alberta
Apply by November 26

Led by Shelly Brouwer

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Washington, DC
Apply by November 26

Led by Laurie Luck

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Upcoming Dog Trainer Professional Application Deadlines

Manchester Center, VT
November 26, 2023

Richmond, VA
December 1, 2023

Kansas City, KS
December 4, 2023

World Program, WA
December 4, 2023

Chicago, IL
December 4, 2023

Gold Coast, AUS
December 4, 2023

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Turkey Game: Adding Sizzle to Your Dog Training Classes

Are you looking to inject some excitement into your group training classes? The key might be introducing engaging and enjoyable training games. These games not only make learning new skills more fun for both humans and animals, but they strengthen the bonds between them.

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So Much to Be Thankful For

As a token of our gratitude, enjoy a FREE 4-ounce bag of Karen Pryor On Cue! Training Treats with every purchase of $35 or more! Choose from one of our three delicious flavors and enter promo code TREATSGIVING at checkout!

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Plan Your Education Vacation to The Ranch

Early-bird registration is now open for our 2024 courses! Join us and take your training of any species to the next level at The Ranch with any of our courses: The Ranch Experience, Animal Training for Professionals: Across Species, and Dive Deep: An Advanced Training Course. Register now and save up to $200.

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CTP of the Month: Sarah Rodriguez

Sarah Rodriguez, KPA CTP (distinct from the instructor of KPA's course In Training Outside the Box: Teaching Training Creatively and Adaptively LIVE sharing the same name), was working in the dog-care industry while she completed a master’s degree in visual art at UCLA. Her goal at that time was to pursue interspecies communication, but she was discovering that it would be difficult to have the animal interactions she prioritized. As a dog walker and then a trainer, Sarah had used aversives before learning about stress signals in dogs. Observing those signals in her own dog, she began to rely more on enrichment and positive reinforcement.

Learn More Than You Ever Thought Possible!

ClickerExpo conferences excel at helping animal training enthusiasts and professionals improve their skills, evaluate the latest techniques, connect with each other, and learn from a huge faculty of world-renowned speakers, teachers and trainers in positive reinforcement.

Discover what sets our 2024 conferences apart (and makes them truly awesome).

ClickerExpo LIVE (virtual) ⬩ January 26 - 28, 2024
Register by November 12 to Access Our Bonus Event!