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Making Your Behavior Change Plans Count LIVE with Emily Strong and Allie Bender

Not activities. Functional solutions to enhance life with our pets. Enrollment closes on March 26.
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How to Write a Training Plan

“I don’t even know where to start. It just seems so huge and daunting. I don’t know how to define a plan, what steps to include, or when to raise criteria.” This was the answer I heard often...
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Classes for Trainers of Any Species

Join Ken Ramirez for an unforgettable learning experience, featuring hands-on training with resident animals at our National Training Center, The Ranch.
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Live from The Ranch

Check out the latest broadcast, where Allie Bender, Emily Strong, and Ken Ramirez share why and how to use enrichment to make behavior change better, more efficient, and more manageable.
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Remembering Karen Pryor

Karen Pryor was a pioneer in the fields of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training. Her groundbreaking work revolutionized how we communicate with animals—and each other—leaving an indelible mark on science, education, and the lives of countless species around the world.
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THE Dog Trainer PROFESSIONAL program

Our Dog Trainer Professional program is widely considered the gold standard of trainer education and certification. Serving both experienced and aspiring trainers, we teach both the modern science and practice of effective, positive reinforcement dog training, behavior change, client teaching, problem-solving, and business management. Small class sizes, top-notch faculty, worldwide availability, huge and strong alumni network.  Upskill your training, turn your passion into your profession, and grow with us.  

Our Dog Trainer Professional program is the gold standard in trainer education and certification, combining the modern science and practice of effective, positive reinforcement dog training, behavior change, client teaching, and business management. With small classes, expert faculty, global availability, and a strong alumni network, it’s the trusted path to turn your passion into a profession and grow with us.

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ClickerExpo ChicagoIn-Person • March 14 - 16, 2025
Take your passion for animal training to new heights of creativity and innovation in ways only an in-person experience can deliver. ClickerExpo is where animal training enthusiasts and professionals come together, exchange ideas, enhance their skills, and learn about the latest techniques from the world's top positive reinforcement trainers and teachers.
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National Training Centeraka The Ranch
Work with our animals, learn in our classroom, and engage in meaningful conversation with world-class trainer and teacher, Ken Ramirez—all in the stunning 13-acre property at the foothills of Mount Rainier, WA. Our classes are designed for professionals who care for and train dogs, exotic animals, marine mammals, and more.