Speed up Response to a Cue

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Helping the Dog Who's Afraid of Something, Everything, or Nothing at All by Ellen Yoakum, KPA CTP, C-SAPBC, BSc It may be your goal to reduce stress for your pets, meet all of their needs, provide them with medical care, participate in fulfilling and entertaining activities, and give them the best life you can. Unfortunately, a stress-free life is unrealistic, so instead of burning out trying to avoid all unpleasantness for your pets, let’s invest in building skills to experience and cope with tolerable stress, and to recover effectively and efficiently when something uncomfortable happens.   Read More Become a Certified Dog Trainer Our Dog Trainer Professional program is based on the most up-to-date behavior science and modern training and teaching practices. It covers both the science and the practice of dog training, behavior change, client teaching, problem-solving, and business management. Virtual Format Apply by June 20 Led by Laurie Luck   Workshops on Sat & Sun Apply Now Virtual Format Apply by July 4 Led by Terry Ryan   Workshops on Sat & Sun  Apply Now Virtual Format Apply by July 14 Led by Juliana DeWillems   Workshops on Sun & Mon Apply Now Upcoming Dog Trainer Professional Application Deadlines Virtual (Australia) Apply by August 8 World Format (WA) Apply by August 11 Raleigh, NC Apply by August 21 New Forest, UK Apply by September 2 Toronto, ON Apply by September 10 Manchester Center, VT Apply by October 9 View All Upcoming Series The Limited Hold by Karen Pryor The limited hold is scientific terminology—laboratory slang, really—for a good way to use the marker and reinforcer to speed up response to a cue. In this classic article, Karen Pryor explains how this simple concept can speed up responses to cues—whether you're calling your dog, your kids, or your dinner guests. Keep Reading Stock Up on Cooperative Care Essentials There’s no better sign of outdoor fun than a happy, messy pup. We’ve got everything you need to support your cooperative care training and make cleanup fun, not frantic with 15% off treats, targets, clickers, stations, and more, with code COOPCARE15. Plus, get a free gift with every purchase: a sample pack of our droolworthy On Cue! Training Treats! Just add the sample to your cart and enter code FREESAMPLE at checkout. Yes, you can use both codes on the same order!  Shop Now At Ease: Safe Spaces for Home and On-the-Go Dogs have big feelings about fireworks, vet visits, being alone, or just the mail carrier. But what if your dog had a reliable place to reset? And the skills to get there on their own? In our 5-week virtual class, Ellen Yoakum guides you step by step through creating and conditioning spaces where dogs feel secure, regardless of the setting. Learn how to build, maintain, and teach these essential calming tools and help your dog—or your clients’ dog—feel safe in a world that can feel too big. Learn More & Enroll by 7/15 CTP of the Month: Karen Backhouse "I primarily work with dogs under a year old, and the changes in puppy training since I started have been significant. The focus has shifted from obedience-based training to supporting emotional and physical development during the socialization phase, aiming to raise resilient dogs who can confidently navigate our world." Read more from our CTP of the Month, Karen Backhouse. Read More Karen Pryor Academy Online Store Video On Demand ClickerExpo Conferences  The Ranch, Graham, WA Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605 PMB 31921 | Boston, MA 02111-1929 US This email was sent to firstname90035.notifyme@blogger.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.