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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Let's Talk About Dog Attacks

If you have a dog, or spend time around dogs, you may in your lifetime witness, or be part of a dog attack. This article highlights the factors you should be conscious of, and what to do in an emergency.

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Nicole Vento, CCA Associate Trainer | CPDT-KA Nicole Vento, CCA Associate Trainer | CPDT-KA

Training In The Real World

Does your dog struggle to respond to known cues in novel and stimulating environments? This article outlines why it’s important to train your dog in novel environments and how to do it.

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

The Fallouts of Punishment

This blog outlines some of the fallouts and shortcomings of using positive punishments (e.g. fear, intimidation, & pain) when training dogs.

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Puppy Preparation Checklist

Check out CCA’s Puppy Preparation Checklist for a comprehensive review of all the items we think you should have in preparation for your pup's arrival

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Reactivity & Trigger Stacking

Reactive dogs are dogs that are overly sensitive to environmental stimuli. We often have guardians coming to us confused about their dog’s seemingly ‘sudden’ reactions that ‘come out of no-where’. In this blog, Head of Training & Behavior, Karishma Warr Ma. CPDT-KA. FFCP. CSAT, explains triggers, trigger stacking and thresholds.

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Online Dog Training Works: Why We’ve Gone Digital

Four months into lockdown and I’m seeing the best results of my career. Here’s why…

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My Dog is an A**hole

Let me caveat that title by saying, I love my boy dearly - but he is in the throes of adolescence, 11 months and 22 days to be exact, not that I am counting… so I wanted to share my experience as the dog-mum to 60lb teenager pup

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Relaxation Training

Within dog training, there are a few things that we at CCA heavily encourage every client to incorporate into their training plan, relaxation training is one of them.

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Build Communication Through Play

Unregulated, high arousal play may wipe our dogs out but could contribute to hyperactivity and arousal-related behavior disorders. Learn how to use Structured Play to teach your dog to regulate their arousal and build impulse control

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Nicole Vento, CCA Associate Trainer | CPDT-KA Nicole Vento, CCA Associate Trainer | CPDT-KA

How I Meet My Dog’s Needs

Learn about your dogs basic canine needs and how to improve their welfare through enrichment!

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