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...
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Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Nov 7, 20236 min read
Breed Brain - The Welsh Corgi
The Welsh Corgi is an instantly recognizable breed. With its short legs, large ears, dual-colored coat, and an overall adorable demeanor...
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Oct 17, 20233 min read
Tips for Keeping Your Puppy Safe Around Halloween Candy
The time for candy everywhere is almost here, which means that the time for maintaining dog safety regarding ingesting dangerous things is a
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
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
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 6, 20213 min read
What Should I Teach My Puppy?
To help you out, I have decided to compile a list of my top five behaviors that puppies should know!
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 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
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 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, 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
Oct 26, 20203 min read
How to Choose Criteria for Effective Behavior Training
In many articles I have used the word “criteria”. This word refers to what the learner needs to accomplish to get the click to go off and re
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Simpler is Better: Picking Behaviors to Train your Dog
In animal training “the why” is also extremely important for success with training behaviors. How so? Let me explain.
Dallas Kelley, KPA CTP
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Cues Versus Commands: What is the Difference?
What is the difference between commands and cues? This is something that I know I used to wonder when I first got started and I have heard o
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