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!
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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
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
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Oct 25, 20215 min read
The Training Lab: Using Targeting to Take Your Dog's "Give" Behavior to the Next Level!
There are a couple ways to train "give" but if your dog is more experienced with clicker training and needs a brain game, you can take their
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Sep 20, 20218 min read
Help, My Dog Barks at Everything! Understanding Barking and Tips For Addressing the Problem
Barking is a common behavior that can be really hard to deal with, especially if it happens a lot...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Sep 13, 20214 min read
Why Does My Puppy "Hold it" Outside and Then Pee Inside?
If you are reading this article that probably at least means your puppy pees in the house more than it pees outside.
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Apr 5, 20217 min read
Training Tips: The Problem of Poisoned Cues - Revised
I have met many dogs who learned a cue when they were young, but then stopped responding to it over time. One common reason for this is beca
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Mar 29, 20216 min read
Dog Culture: Is it Bad to Make Eye Contact with My Dog?
“Is it bad to make eye contact with my dog?” To answer this question, one must first take a look at the difference between dogs and people w
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Mar 15, 20217 min read
Breed Brain: The Beagle
In this article I am going to introduce you to these awesome little dogs and give you some tips for training and living with a Beagle.
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Mar 1, 20219 min read
Dog Gone Crazy: Tips for Humans Living with High Energy Dogs
How many of you have had that moment with your dog where you just don’t know if you will make it through the day because your adolescent dog
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Feb 22, 20217 min read
Targeting: One Skill, Many Applications
In this article, I will continue my discussion on targeting and cover how to apply targeting to training, some helpful do’s and don’ts of...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Feb 15, 20217 min read
Breed Brain: The Great Dane
The Great Dane is one of the largest dogs breeds and one of the most lovable! These big dogs have a history that some might not be aware of
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Feb 8, 20215 min read
The Training Lab: Foundation Skills – Nose to Hand Target and Follow the Target
Last week I covered the topic of targeting and why it is so important. If you have not yet read that post, you can check it out here!
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Feb 1, 20213 min read
What Every Dog Owner Needs to Teach Their Dog!
In this article I am going to discuss the first foundation skill that you need teach your dog. That foundation skill is targeting.
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jan 19, 20217 min read
Breed Brain: The Siberian Husky
But looks aren’t everything. If you are interested in getting a Siberian Husky, or a Husky as they are often called, here are some things th
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jan 11, 20217 min read
The Training Lab: Bath Time!
Bath time does not have to be stressful. Tough your dog might not be too excited about baths, you can at least teach them to participate in
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Jan 11, 20214 min read
Dog Hygiene: Training for Bath Time!
Bath time can be quite a mess for some people. I know this because I used to work for a Labradoodle breeder and many times I came to work an
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 16, 20204 min read
The Training Lab: Testing Out Rewards
Many times, we go to the store and grab the treats that look good to us. The treats are marketed to people because, well, dogs don’t general
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 9, 20206 min read
Breed Brain: The Labrador Retriever
When people think of a dog, I wonder how many people think of a Labrador Retriever. The Labrador Retriever has been listed as the most...
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