Quick Read – How to Address Fear of Nail Clippers
Fear is something that many dogs and puppies deal with regularly. Fear can develop for many reasons, but when it comes down to it, fear...
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Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Quick Read – What is the Appropriate Training Session length for Puppies?
When your trainer explains what to do for training, sometimes it sounds a bit overwhelming. We start to think about how much time we have...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Puppy Learning – Consistency
In today’s quick post, I want to briefly discuss the concept of cause and effect, something puppies love to take advantage of, and how it...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Puppy Health – Ear Care
Puppy ears are so cute and floppy. Some are too big for puppies who still need to grow into them. Others are small, even into adulthood....
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Puppy Training: Playing with Paws
I have met a lot of dogs who don’t like their paws handled. This dislike of paw handling usually comes from one of two things, never...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Puppy Training: Introduction to the Bath
Many puppies do not like bath time. I figured this out when I had to bathe two liters of puppies in one day; I think it was about...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Training Ideas: Non-food Reinforcement
In today’s quick read post, I wanted to give you some fun ideas for reinforcement. Sometimes it is hard to think of fun new ways to...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Puppy Devlopment: Hind end Awareness
Have you ever called your puppy in from outside, and it runs up to you, about to follow you inside, then stops with its front paws on the...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jul 28, 20232 min read
How Puppies Learn: Experimenting with Behavior
Puppies are so curious; it is part of their development and is an important sign of a healthy puppy. This curiosity doesn’t mean all...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Chewing the Pain Away: Tips for How to Deal with Puppy Teething and Save your Shoes at the Same
Puppies and teething. It is more destructive than when human babies go through teething. Many shoes, couches, kitchen tables, and even...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Demand Barking: How to Identify It and Respond
Barking is one of those behaviors that is either really helpful or downright annoying. However, it is an integral part of “being a dog.”...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 30, 20233 min read
How Puppies Learn: Exploration of Novel Stimuli
When we get puppies home, it often seems like they are everywhere at once. It can be overwhelming, especially since we often want to...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Fear Periods: Tips for Getting Through Them
If you just got a puppy or are thinking about getting one, you need to know about fear periods. How these crucial stages of puppy...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Food Reinforcers and Health: Tips for Using Food in Training without Overfeeding
Food treats are a great training tool. However, many puppy owners are concerned that using food in training can cause overeating. This...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Early Stimulation: How it Can Help your Puppy
Have you ever heard the term “early stimulation” or “early neurological stimulation” in reference to puppies? This process is becoming...
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