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Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Winter Dog Supplies
Winter is getting colder and colder as we get deeper into December. If you love the outdoors, and so does your dog, you might be on the look
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 7, 20204 min read
Puppy Socialization in Quarantine: Home Alone Style
Kevin uses his imagination to solve problems throughout the movie and that is what puppy socialization is all about, even outside quarantine
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 30, 20204 min read
Holiday Safety Tips for Dog Owners
During the holidays we are going to be cooking more and (possibly) having family over. Even with some restrictions on the number of...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 23, 20205 min read
Holiday Puppies: Do’s and Don’ts
A while back I wrote an article about buying a puppy as a Christmas gift and why that can be a bad idea (check out that article here)....
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Oct 19, 20205 min read
Ignoring Unwanted Behavior: Why We Do It and How
In the world of positive reinforcement, a common training tip you will hear is the instruction to ignore your dogs unwanted or “bad” behavio
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Cats and Dogs: Understanding the Problem and How to Solve It
Put simply, cats and dogs speak different languages. When you have one or more of each in your house, you are essentially housing a
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 17, 20203 min read
Bird Brained or Breed Brained? Understanding Breed Specific Behaviors and Learning Issues
have often heard people say that their dog is stupid. Usually this is referring to bird dogs who often get labeled as “bird brained.” But a
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Training Tips: Making Vet Visits Less Stressful
Vet visits can be very stressful for pets, especially dogs. Not only does your dog probably have some less than ideal experiences there (nob
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 3, 20204 min read
Hugging Dogs: Space Invaders Not Welcome?
Dogs and puppies are so cute! We all know it, even people who claim not to be “dog people.” As humans, we often want to squish and hug these
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jul 27, 20202 min read
Summertime Fun: Summer Themed Ideas the Will Keep You and Your Dog Cool!
Now that we are here, I thought I would share some great summer themed ideas that I have discovered over the years that are perfect for you
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jul 20, 20203 min read
Online Dog Training: Making It Work for You
Maybe you need help with your dog, and you are wanting to social distance, but you are not sure if online learning works. I am here to tell
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Mar 30, 20204 min read
Saying Thank You: Using Event Markers in Daily Life
With all of us at home spending much more time with our families and pets we might be experiencing some communication issues. To help, I...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Mar 23, 20207 min read
Social Distancing for Pet Owners: Training at Home
These days we are all working to practice social distancing to promote health and keep each other safe due to the COVID-19 virus....
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 30, 20193 min read
New Year’s Resolutions Part 2: Shaping the Future
Last week I published a blog post about how shaping can help both animals and people stick with their new year’s resolutions! If you have...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 26, 20194 min read
New Year’s Resolutions Part 1: They are Achievable!
2019 has been a great year for animal training! Animal trainers and owners around the world are continuing to add to those using positive...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 24, 20194 min read
What Animal Training Teaches Us About Relationships
Christmas time can be a time of fun with family, or a time of facing strained relationships. Through working with animals and getting my...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 20, 20195 min read
Holiday Travels: What to do with your Pets
During the holidays we often do a lot of traveling. Some of us drive and some of us fly. But many of us wonder what to do without pets...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 16, 20195 min read
Holiday Meet and Greets: Pets Meeting Pets
Pets meeting pets can be a stressful time, especially if you have a dog or cat that isn’t very outgoing. During the holidays people often...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 9, 20194 min read
Christmas Gift Ideas for Pets and Pet Lovers!
Both pets and people love to get Christmas gifts! As we get closer to Christmas, some of us might still need to finish up our shopping!...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 6, 20196 min read
Puppies: An Adorably Tempting Christmas Gift
Puppies are cute, there is no doubt about it! And their cuteness and loveable nature are often irresistible to both children and adults!...
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