Fostering Success: Loosening the Leash
COMING ON August 2nd!
We’re proud to host a presentation with KiKi Yablon, faculty for the prestigious Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior.
Loosening the Leash: Key Dog and Handler Skills for More Pleasant Walks
Dog trainers and guardians have learned a lot in recent years about the benefits of letting dogs sniff and control their own bodies, and so many of us are no longer looking for the bulk of our walks to be a brisk, attentive trot right by our side.
But with “looser” walking comes the need for a variety of additional skills for both dog and handler. Kiki will talk about how to identify what skills might be missing pieces on both ends of the leash, and teach some pieces that she often finds to be critical.
ABOUT Kiki Yablon, MA, KPA CTP, KPA Faculty, CPDT-KA
Kiki Yablon is a dog trainer and teacher based in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to serving as faculty for the Karen Pryor Academy, Kiki helps teach behavior science to animal-care professionals around the world as a member of the instructor team at Dr. Susan Friedman’s Behavior Works organization.
With a master’s degree in applied behavioral science, 16 years of experience helping clients, and a pre-dog-training background in writing and editing, Kiki has a unique set of skills for translating scientific concepts into practical advice for trainers and dog guardians.
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This event is brought to you by Positive Solutions for A Sound Beginning, a 501c3 charitable organization.
*Proceeds will be donated to DuPage County Animal Services to support the positive work they do in the rescue community.
When: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Time: 11 AM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
Capacity: 60
Duration: 90 Minutes
Location: DuPage County Animal Services - Community Room - 2255 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Fee: $40 per Person
To register for this class, you must agree to the A Sound Beginning Program Terms and Conditions.