
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)
Online education and certification for trainers and pet guardians ready to deepen their skills and impact.
Why does your animal behave as they do? It's a big and complex question, and part of asking it thoroughly is looking at the purpose, aka function, that the behavior serves for that individual. Learn how systematic methods for asking this question can lead to more effective teaching and stronger, more compassionate behavior-change plans.
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Kiki Yablon is a dog trainer with a Master's Degree in applied behavior analysis. In addition to helping guardians and their animals, Kiki teaches fellow professionals as a faculty member of Karen Pryor Academy and a co-instructor for Susan Friedman's Behavior Works. She also combines her knowledge of behavior science with her skills as a former magazine and newspaper editor to write about the application of science to animal training in an accessible way at kikiyablondogtraining.com.
Kiki lives in Chicago with her husband and their dog, Finn.

Ken Ramirez is the host of Live from The Ranch and the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, where he oversees the vision and development of its training and education programs. A biologist and behaviorist with more than 50 years of experience, Ken has supervised the care and training of over 40,000 animals across a remarkable range of species and worked globally to advance animal training, welfare, and conservation—including projects protecting elephants and training animals from Komodo dragons to butterflies. His extensive canine work spans aggression, scent detection, and search-and-rescue with trainers, organizations, and government agencies.

Juliana DeWillems is the co-host of Live from The Ranch. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, KPA Certified Training Partner, and KPA Faculty Member in the Washington, DC, area, where she owns and runs JW Dog Training and Behavior Consulting. When she’s not working with clients, Juliana regularly shares her training expertise on TV, radio, and online programs. She has been featured on WTOP News and Good Morning Washington and was a regular guest on The Pet Show with Dr. Katy for many years.
Live from The Ranch is a free, interactive monthly livestream hosted by Ken Ramirez and co-hosted by Juliana DeWillems. Each episode brings the community together around a special guest and a unique training topic—often with live demonstrations with resident Ranch animals—while Ken and Juliana share expert insight and answer live audience questions.
Founded in 2001, Karen Pryor Clicker Training (KPCT) is a leader in the field of animal training and a recognized world leader in the science and application of marker-based positive reinforcement, or what is often called "clicker training." We believe passionately in the power of the clicker training approach to enrich the lives of pet guardians, animal professionals, and the animals they live with, work with, or study.
Over the years, that passion has grown into a connected family of learning spaces and experiences, each created to meet people where they are and help them apply clicker training in meaningful, real-world ways.

Online education and certification for trainers and pet guardians ready to deepen their skills and impact.

Annual global conferences where trainers come together to learn, connect, and advance positive reinforcement—in-person and virtual.

Thoughtfully developed and chosen tools and resources that support effective, humane training at home and in practice.

Immersive, hands-on classes led by Ken Ramirez on our stunning 13-acre property, an hour south of Seattle, WA.

A trusted way to connect with qualified positive reinforcement trainers around the world. Find a KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP) locally or virtually.

Flexible learning you can access anytime, anywhere. Videos cover hundreds of training and teaching skills for dogs, horses, and other animals.