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Training a Cat to Like Bathing

I recently acclimated a cat to routine bathing. Training cats to enjoy bathing is not common as cats are fastidious groomers, but skin conditions, fungal infections or human allergies are a few reasons why bathing may be necessary for some cats.
The cat in this video clip is my 9 month old cat Soba. After bringing him home from the rescue, we discovered that...


Karen Pryor Academy - Trainer of the Month!

Karen Pryor Academy - Trainer of the Month!

I am very honored to have been chosen as Karen Pryor Academy's trainer of the Month. There are over 1700 KPA certified dog trainers worldwide and it feels great to be a part of a growing movement committed to using science-based, positive reinforcement strategies to helpĀ dogs and their guardians communicate well together. In this interview, I was able to revisit my journey to learn as much as possible from KPA faculty like my wonderful instructor Shelly Brouwer. Leveraging the knowledge and technical skills I was able to acquire to save animal lives in the shelter environment and keep families...