Golden Skill #2: Targeting
Learn about one of the most important skills you should be teaching your puppy, targeting!
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Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 16, 20234 min read
Puppy Biting: Why they Do it and How to Stop It
Puppy biting is one of the most common problems I get asked about during sessions with new clients, mostly wanting to know how to get it...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 13, 20234 min read
Golden Skill #1: Attention
Attention, it seems like such a simple skill, until you get a puppy. Then you suddenly realize that so many other things are vying for...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 6, 20235 min read
Build a Foundation: What to Teach Your Puppy First
Find out what three skills your puppy needs to learn first!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Zoomies! Dog's Just Having a Good Time
What are zoomies? If you are a new dog owner and have never heard this term, this post is for you!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 20, 20226 min read
Tips for Getting Your High Energy Dog to Calm Down: Part 3
Part 3 of a 3-part series on how to calm a high energy dog.
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 5, 20225 min read
Tips for Getting Your High Energy Dog to Calm Down: Part 2
Part 2 in a series on how to get your high energy dog to calm down!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Tips to Get Your High Energy Dog to Calm Down: Part 1
In part 1 of this three-part holiday series, learn tips for getting your high energy dog to calm down!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 14, 20226 min read
Train Your Brain: How We think Can Change Dog training
Teaching our brains to see the positives is a highly beneficial skill and one that can have a huge impact on how well our dogs...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 8, 20228 min read
10 Answers to Your Puppy Raising Questions: Part 2
Last week I answered five out ten of the most common puppy raising questions I get from clients. This week I will answer the next five!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 1, 20225 min read
10 Answers to Your Puppy Raising Questions: Part 1
Do you have questions about raising and training your puppy? Here you can find answers to some of the most common puppy training questions!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jul 25, 20225 min read
Talking To Dogs: Chosing Our Words Wisely
Almost everyone I know talks to their dog. We tend to mention our own thoughts to them, not expecting an answer, but we also speak directly
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Apr 26, 20225 min read
Training is Not War. It Is a Knowledge Exchange
Training is often approached as if it is war. But it doesn't have to be that way. Read on to find out what I mean.
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Mar 21, 20225 min read
Handler Self Awareness: How Our Behavior Can Impact The Learner
There are many aspects of our own behavior that our dogs pick up on that can have a huge impact on their learning. Today, I am going to...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 6, 20214 min read
Behavior Management Tools and How to Use Them - Part 3: Snuffle Mats
To help you out, in this article and next week's article, I will be exploring two of my favorite behavior management tools. In this article
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 29, 20213 min read
Behavior Management Tools and How to Use Them - Part 2: The Plan
But training takes time and patience. However, management is different than training and can be a huge help right then and there when your d
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 22, 20214 min read
Behavior Management Tools and How to Use Them - Part 1: Things to Remember
What do we do when our dog's do not know a cue, but we need to change their behavior right then and there? What do we do right now?
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 15, 20214 min read
Reinforcement History: The Bank Account Analogy
s I have mentioned in previous posts, reinforcement history is your dog's history of receiving a reinforcer in reference to a behavior, expe
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 8, 20214 min read
Dog Grooming Training: What Every Dog Needs to Feel Safe at the Groomers
Grooming dogs is not an easy job. This is why we usually pay professionals to do this job for us. But we forget, that grooming is not easy f
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 1, 202113 min read
Doggy Dialogue: An Example of Clear Dog-on-Dog Communication
Hopefully these photos and this article will help owners out there get a better understanding for what dog-on-dog communication looks like w
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