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Summer Safety for Therapy Animals: Outdoor Event Tips
Outdoor visits are a summer favorite—but they come with serious risks for therapy animals if we’re not prepared. From heat safety and crowd exposure to gear packing and exit plans, this guide will help you advocate for your pet’s wellbeing while showing up with calm confidence. Whether you're headed to a community fair or local pop-up, learn how to keep your dog or cat cool, collected, and ready for public work.
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Jun 75 min read


Confidence: Helping Therapy Animals Overcome Training Roadblocks
Confidence isn't about being perfect. It's about building the resilience to bounce back when something unexpected throws you off. And as a therapy animal handler, the more you prepare for those moments before they happen, the better you can support your pet when they do.
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Apr 145 min read


Birthday Gift Ideas for Pet People
Birthdays are the perfect time to celebrate the people (and pets) we love.
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Mar 34 min read


Boosting Engagement Indoors: Winter Training for Therapy Animals and Adventure Pets
Boost your pet’s engagement this winter with fun indoor training! Build focus, relaxation, and excitement—no snow boots required!
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Feb 224 min read


What to Bring on a Therapy Dog Visit: Essential Items for Success
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Laura King, IACP-CDT
Oct 23, 20244 min read


How to Train Your Cat to Comfortably Wear a Harness & Walk on a Leash
Are you curious about harness training for cats? Cat harness training can be a rewarding experience.
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Aug 28, 20245 min read


Dragging the Leash: How does a dragline help train dogs & cats?
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Laura King, IACP-CDT
Dec 22, 20233 min read


Environmental Agility
Take a closer look at the world around you! It's time to incorporate environmental agility into your training sessions with your pet.
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Jun 16, 20233 min read


Tuck: Confidence Builder and Adventure Pet Hack
Tuck has variety of uses and benefits, especially serving as a confidence builder and an adventure pet and therapy animal hack.
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Apr 20, 20235 min read


Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Easter with your dog? Create an Easter egg hunt for some fun Easter-themed enrichment for your dog!
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Mar 28, 20233 min read


10 Simple Fixes to Make Leash Walking Easier for You and Your Pet
Teaching your pet to walk nicely on a leash is HARD, but these 10 simple tips will make leash walking easier for you and your pet!
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Oct 12, 202210 min read


Sitting on the Leash: The Easiest Relaxation Drill for Pets
Would you like to learn how to have a pet that can hang out on pet-friendly patios or greet your visitors? Sitting on the Leash can help!
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Jul 4, 20225 min read


Healthy Treats for Pets
For treats that are easier on your pet's digestive system AND on your budget, consider setting aside some of the food (and even the scraps!)
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Jul 3, 20224 min read


Service Animal vs Therapy Animal vs Emotional Support Animal
Service animals, emotional support animals, & therapy animals -- what's the difference?
Laura King, IACP-CDT
May 14, 20229 min read


5 Signs Your Pet Might Make a Good Therapy Animal
Do you and your pet have what it takes to be a therapy animal-handler team? Read these 5 Signs Your Pet Might Make a Good Therapy Animal!
Laura King, IACP-CDT
May 11, 20225 min read


Easter Safety & Training Tips
Easter is my favorite time of the year, but holidays can also be a little stressful for pet owners if we don't carefully and intentionally s
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Apr 5, 20223 min read


Off Leash Responsibility
Even the most friendly pet in the world needs to be leashed at times.
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Mar 14, 20225 min read


Chocolate Cake & Training Your Pet
What does chocolate cake have to do with training your dog or cat?
Laura King, IACP-CDT
Mar 14, 20224 min read


The KCAT Club: Online Pet Training Membership
I have a BIG IDEA that’s starting to come together thanks to YOU and pet owners like you. In just this past week I’ve talked to so many...
Laura King, IACP-CDT
May 4, 20213 min read


Spring Training for Pets: Iowa Edition
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Laura King, IACP-CDT
Apr 10, 20215 min read
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