Karen Pryor Academy

12 recommendations and reviews from 12 people

• Referral from January 1, 2015
  

  Michelle P. asked:

  Sorry if this isn't allowed..Please let me know and i will remove! How did some of you become certified dog trainers? I live in alberta (Canada) and I would like to become a trainer eventually.. but want to make sure I do it properly and right. I was looking into it and seen "ABC college" but dont know if its a good start or not.. Links and ideas much appreciated! Also, how long did it take from start to finish, and till you were able to start your own business building and clientele?

  

  Alix S. replied:

  https://www.facebook.com/michelle.pasutto go for KPA rather than ABC- costs about the same but will get you a lot more respect. It's a mostly online format with four weekends of in-person instruction. https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/

  

  Lindsay M. replied:

  I went through Karen Pryor Academy, and I lived in Grande Prairie. Had my workshops in Calgary. :) It was fantastic!!!

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• Referral from November 20, 2014
  

  Kristina B. asked:

  I want to become a professional K9 trainer. What school would you recommend and why? I have some experience as a K9 handler in corrections. I have three German Shepherds that I rescued. I want to help dogs and people!

  

  Jo M. replied:

  Hello Kristina :) I am not too familiar with organisations in the USA, but the first thing you must realise is that the dog training industry is unregulated in the USA. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer/behaviourist. Anyone can also set up an academy of dog training, charge a fortune and then issue a 'certificate' at the end of it. I would look for organisations that promote up to date, scientific based methods. Any courses that advocate 'pack leader', 'dominance', 'rank reduction' or 'balanced' should be avoided. Places that I know will promote modern training methods are: * Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ * Victoria Stillwell Positively Dog Training https://positively.com/dog-training/become-a-dog-trainer/ * Karen Pryor Academy https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/ Hope that helps :) ~Admin~

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• Referral from October 28, 2014
  

  Danniela C. asked:

  I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about some dog obedience classes - for the most part my puppy is great. He can sit shake a paw and walk good on a leash. But when people come in my house he gets so excited and doesn't stop jumping around and will refuse to listen to me. I just want to know how to make it stop

  

  Vanessa C. replied:

  Stephanie Nicole Bonn I teach my group classes out of the Paws & Claws pet store, and private session are done at the client's home! As far as where I received my training, I went through the Karen Pryor Academy www.karenpryoracademy.com - amazing program that has taught me a lot of invaluable skills!

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• Referral from May 12, 2014
  

  Devery D. asked:

  Dog/ rescue friends : Does anyone recommend a great dog trainer in the Floral Park LI area? Asking for a friend. thanks so much!!!

  

  Howard W. replied:

  Devery- A suggestion for Floral Park, LI. Ettel Etshteyn is located in LIC, but she has a car and I believe she's willing to travel. Floral Park isn't too far. Her contact info can be found on her website- http://www.poodlestopitbulls.com/ For Steve- there is Animal Behavioral College which does online courses and then uses evaluators in the area to test you. To be honest though, I am not really very high on them, because I see a lot of randomness with the trainers that are certified with them, some good, some terrible. In my opinion, the top of the line is probably Karen Pryor Academy. https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/ Also, learning never stops. To be a professional dog trainer, you're always learning, because dog science is actually quite new. It's a requirement to get a number of learning credits every year through courses and lectures. There are also other ways to go with this. I have though about doing the behavior research route. For an example of that, you can look at some of the studies people are doing at- http://doyoubelieveindog.blogspot.com/

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• Referral from April 6, 2014
  

  Hilary A. asked:

  Question for all: Any recommendations for schools/training etc.. for someone looking to become at least certified as a dog trainer?.. and one that includes behaviorism, positive reinforcement, and goes beyond basic obedience into agility, rally, conformation, show/handling, as well as problem behaviors?

  

  Mary H. replied:

  Tom Rose http://www.tomrose.com/ Michael Ellis's http://michaelellisschool.com/ Bridget Carlsen http://www.bridgetcarlsen.com/ Karen Pryor Academy https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/ Jean Donaldson http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ Dognostics http://www.dognosticselearning.com/

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• Referral from February 22, 2014
  

  brenders asked:

  Looking for a highly accredited training course or academy to become a dog trainer, preferably in Canada. My friend is already a dog trainer at a large pet store and is looking to move on. Can anyone recommend an academy in Canada, and please explain why you recommend them. Do any of you have certified trainer friends or associates that could share some of their schooling experiences? Thank you!!!

  

  BlueBG82 replied:

  [Karen Pryor Academy](https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/) is mostly online I believe.

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• Referral from December 6, 2013
  

  Debby M. asked:

  So are any local FB friends by any chance doing online training courses other than ABC? I am seriously looking for someone who will be a contract employee when they are ready. I really cannot expand without doing this. I am too busy to be a one person operation. Anyone?

  

  Debby M. replied:

  https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/

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• Referral from October 16, 2013
  

  John M. asked:

  looking for a good dog trainer. Anyone have a recommendation?

  

  Jodie R. replied:

  why yes I do....she is in MA, but has the ability to help online and offers classes..Lori Gwyr IS AMAZING....check her out on www.karenpryoracademy.com and ask for Lori...you won't be sorry :)

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• Referral from July 10, 2013
  

  Carolyn S. asked:

  Hi all, I read this group every day, but I really don't participate, because I'm a dog walker/pet sitter and not a trainer. I need some help now though, and that is to find one of our clients a positive trainer. Dog is a recent adoption and has some aggression history - I've found one sort of local on PPG, and wondering if anyone can recommend help in the Virginia Beach area of Virginia?

  

  Steve B. replied:

  There's a Karen Pryor trainer named Karen Harshaw in VA Beach. You can find her on https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/ (Don't know if I should put someone's personal info on here.) KPCT is usually my second go to after PPG. Hope that helps.

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• Referral from July 21, 2012
  

  Margery C. asked:

  Clicker trainers in the Calgary, BC area?

  

  Helix F. replied:

  There are many! Go to karenpryoracademy.com - Click on Find a Great Trainer! Calgary is in Alberta (AB).

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• Referral from April 27, 2012
  

  Leanne S. asked:

  hi thanks for accepting :) i have a 14 week old springer spaniel pup, and wondering if anyone knows of any good dog trainers in plymouth? x

  

  Donna H. replied:

  Also check out www.karenpryoracademy.com for a trainer.

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