{"id":5104,"date":"2018-06-07T21:01:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T19:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/?p=5104"},"modified":"2025-04-29T11:55:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:55:53","slug":"interview-with-sherrie-yuschak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/interview-with-sherrie-yuschak\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Sherrie Yuschak"},"content":{"rendered":"

INTERVIEW WITH SHERRIE YUSCHAK<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) faculty member Sherrie Yuschak<\/a> will lead a KPA Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program in Raleigh, NC<\/a>  (application deadline 8\/21\/25). Learn more about the DTP program or apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this interview, Sherrie shares highlights from her own training career.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Q:<\/strong> Tell us about the first animal you trained.<\/p><\/div>

A: <\/strong><\/span>It was our family dog, Tiffany, a Maltese. I used luring with treats and taught her to roll over, shake, sit, and lie down. I was 10 years old without any experience or guidance, so Tiffany must have been a quick learner. She was certainly very food-motivated and patient with my antics!<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q:<\/strong> Was there a particular dog\/animal in your life that was your most important teacher?<\/div>

A: <\/strong><\/span>BeJay, a large mixed-breed dog, was my first dog as an adult. He was my guide toward positive reinforcement training and science-based behavior modification. I dedicate my VTS (Behavior) certification to him. We struggled through years of poor advice, punishment, and all of its side effects before reaching effective knowledge and compassion. BeJay made me a better person.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q:\u00a0<\/strong>What is your favorite activity or sport to do with your own dog(s)?<\/p><\/div>

A:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>I love K9 Nose Work, hiking, and exploring life with my dogs. I also have a greyhound that believes that cuddling should be a sport!<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q:\u00a0<\/strong>What is your proudest training moment?<\/p><\/div>

A:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>I am currently training my newest family member, a mule named Daisy. I think she will produce my proudest training moments, as she is collimating all of my knowledge, skill, and patience. Plus, working with a large species requires me to think about technique and safety at every interaction.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q:\u00a0<\/strong>What does a typical day look like for you?<\/p><\/div>

A:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>My days are quite varied and include remote meetings with my research teammates at NC State; planning, analyzing, and compiling study data; assisting my KPA DTP students; collaborating on the Fear Free practice certification task force; reading and writing publications; creating educational presentations; and training my mule.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q: <\/strong>What advice would you give to a new training student?<\/p><\/div>

A:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Be compassionate toward your learner(s). Gain knowledge and try your best to consider their reality (human and animal). Your focus may be on animals, but your ability to teach them requires a strong aptitude for human communication. Never stop learning.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q: <\/strong>Do you have any student success stories you can share?<\/p><\/div>

A:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>I\u2019m currently finishing my first KPA DTP course and hope to foster success in my current and future students. I am proud of the veterinary technicians I taught while working in small-animal medicine. They are still teaching puppy class, promoting and enhancing behavioral health eight years after my departure.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q: <\/strong>What do you do to continue your training education?<\/p><\/div>

A:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>I love learning! Attending lectures and lab, in the areas of veterinary and animal behavior and training, as well as in ancillary areas such as communication and teaching. I also love collaborating with colleagues, reading research articles, and trying techniques with my own animals.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Q: <\/strong>If you were a dog, what breed would you be?<\/p><\/div>

A:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>I would be a mixed breed. Alas, my heritage is not pure but I embrace diversity, which brings strength.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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