How to Write a Training Plan By Laura VanArendonk Baugh, KPA CTP, KPA Faculty |
“I don’t even know where to start. It just seems so huge and daunting. I don’t know how to define a plan, what steps to include, or when to raise criteria. It’s just easier to go out and do something, muddle around. I know that’s not efficient, but at least it’s something.” This was the answer I heard when I asked a training partner why she didn’t have a training plan. Unfortunately, her response is not unique; I talk to a lot of trainers without a concrete training plan. I was one of them once. I didn’t need a plan—I knew what I wanted! However, once I started really tracking criteria and success ratios, I saw my training leap forward and gain momentum. Instead of needing weeks or months to train a behavior, I needed days. It was marvelously exhilarating. |
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New Puppy? What to Focus on First!
By Lori Chamberland, KPA CTP, FFCP-Elite |
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| You and your little four-legged bundle of joy arrive home. 24 hours later you begin to question your sanity, wondering what has happened to the furry little angel you fell in love with the day before. The honeymoon is over before it began! What you want is a puppy that loves everybody, comes immediately when you call, chews only on dog toys, walks nicely beside you on leash at all times, goes potty outside, greets your guests politely, and sleeps quietly in her crate all night.
What you have is a tiny vampire that pierces your pant legs, hands, and ears, piddles in the house, balks at the leash and collar, wakes you up in the middle of the night shrieking, and eats your house. |
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Engage With Your Dog in Enriching & Well-Rounded Ways + Save 15%!
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| April showers won’t rain on your pup’s parade with this month’s collection of bark-tastic products—all 15% off with code ENRICHMENT15! This assortment of fun books, toys, and videos engages your dog in enriching, well-rounded activities, helping them expend both mental and physical energy while tapping into their natural instincts and behaviors. |
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Upcoming KPA LIVE Classes
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LIVE™ virtual classes are high-impact, short-duration group classes featuring real-time coaching and training from fabulous teachers. Most classes are divided into four units and span five weeks, with each week introducing a new level of advancement. |
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Handle with Care: Transformational Dog and Cat Handling LIVE with Tabitha Kucera Enroll by April 28 |
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CTP of the Month: Ellen Schmidt |
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| "I adore scent games and using clicker training in scent work. All my dogs have loved scent work, and I get so much joy from watching them engage in something so purely and genuinely dog! And when I have a dog who enjoys it just as much, I love being part of a team that brings comfort and happiness to others through visiting dog work (aka therapy dog work)." Read more from our CTP of the Month, Ellen Schmidt. |
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