Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Kristen VanNess is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) on the TeleTails training team. She works with pet parents every day on house training, puppy foundations, and behavior challenges through live virtual sessions.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

From Shelter to Home: The First 24 Hours with Your New Dog

How To Stop Your Dog From Counter Surfing and Stealing Food

What To Do When Your Dogs Fight Over The Food Bowl

Leash walking basic

Preparing Your Pup for Grooming: Tips from a Dog Trainer

A Doggy Oasis: Teaching Your Dog to Relax At Home

Confidence Building Activities For Your Shy Dog

Building Your Dog's Confidence: 5 Essential Tips for Pet Parents

3 Ways to Get Your Dog to Come Back Faster When You Call Them

3 Skills to Improve Your Dog's "Come"

The First Step To Managing Separation Anxiety in Your Dog

Pawsitive Partners: Fun and Effective Dog Training Tips for Kids

What Is In A Name? Teaching Your Dog To Respond To Their Name

Crate Training for Adult Dogs

New Year, New Dog: Drop It - An Essential Safety Skill

New Year, New Dog: Becoming a Still Star

5 Reasons to Teach Your Dog New Tricks

5 Myths About Separation Anxiety

How Do I Get My Dog To Pay Attention in New Places?

Speedy Sitting: How To Train Your Dog to Quickly Sit

Paws and Progress: How To Train Your Dog

"Drop it" vs. "Leave it": Does Your Dog Need Both?

Puppy Socialization: Dos and Don'ts from a Training Expert

Distraction-Proofing Your Pup: A Guide to Managing Canine Distractions

No More Mulch! A Guide To Prevent Your Puppy Snacking in Your Yard

From Rescue to Refined: A Guide to Successful House Training for Adult Dogs

Top 5 Trainer Tips To Reduce Pulling While Walking Your Dog

4 Trainer Tips to Capture Your Dog's Attention During Walks

5 Myths About Muzzles

Paws on the Ground: A Guide to Teaching Your Dog Not To Jump On Visitors

The Power of Treats in Dog Training

Teaching Your Dog to Sit: A Series

Sit 101: Positions Everyone!

Sit 201: Fading the Lure

Sit 301: Adding a Cue

Three Fun Games to Teach Your Dog to Drop It

Making Halloween Walks a Treat for Your Pup: Helping Your Dog Feel Safe Around Spooky Decorations

How To Get A Dog To Stop Barking: The Ultimate Guide

Trail Tails: A Guide for Hiking with Your Dog

Debunking Ruff Myths About Dog Walking

Unlocking Canine Rewards: Maximizing Training Success for Every Dog

Dog Training Rewards: Praise, Petting, and Beyond

Beyond the Treat: Teaching Dogs to Work Without Food Present

Choosing the Best Treats for Dog Training

3 Ways to Teach Your Dog to Lie Down

Playful Pup 301: Toys on Sticks for Dogs

Playful Pup 201: Learning to Let Go of the Toy

Playful Pup 101: Tug-of-War Basics

Playful Pup: How to Play with Your Dog

Nose to Hand: Teaching Your Dog the Hand Touch Command

Walking 301: Managing Distractions on a Walk

Walking 201: Tackling New Environments

Walking 101: Walking Basics

Loose Leash Walking: A Series

Come 201: Avoiding Distractions

Come 101: The Basics

Teaching Your Dog To Come: A Series

Top 3 Reasons Your Dog Is Still Pulling on the Leash and How To Fix it

From Reactive to Responsive: Unleashing the Potential of Your Dog

Unleashing Freedom: The Art of Off-Leash Dog Training

A Guide to Dog Recall Training

Why Do Dogs Lick You? A Dog Trainer Explains What It Really Means

I Feel Guilty My Dog Is Bored

Over The Top Fun: At Home Agility Training For Your Dog

Teaching Your Dog to Settle: A Series

Settle 101: Teaching Your Dog to Go To Her Bed

Settle 201: Settle and Stay

Settle 301: Learning to Settle Under a Table

Clicker Training for Dogs

A Guide to Desensitization for Your Dog

Doggy Door Manners: How to get your dog to stop barking at the door

Help—My Dog Barks While I’m Driving!

New Puppy Parents: Training to Start on Day 1

New Puppy Parents: 3 Tips For Success

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Not Working? Here's What To Do

How to Potty Train a Puppy on Pads: A Trainer's Step-by-Step Guide

Crate Training A Puppy At Night

Puppy Barking: Why and How To Help

"My Puppy Won't Stop Biting Me I've Tried Everything:" Handling Puppy Biting