Socialization — Rolling with the Punches
By Bob McMillan
Oona, my Irish wolfhound puppy, is about to turn 15 weeks old. Depending on which studies you ...
Pet Professional Guild Launches Force-Free Dog Training Program at New Educational Facility
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has launched the first in a series of practical force-free dog training ...
Pet Professional Guild Promotes Force-Free Training Methods for Hearing Impaired Dogs
Tampa, FL – In line with Deaf Dog Awareness Week taking place from 21–27 September, 2014, the Pet Professional ...
PPG Responds to American Kennel Club’s Backtracking on the Use of Shock in Dog Training
In the light of a recent study stating that – unsurprisingly - electronic training collars present a welfare risk ...
I Have a Dog. What Do I Do Now?
Now and then over the years I’ve tried my hand at painting. Portraits — human and canine — baffled me time and ...
Life Is a Numbers Game
On August 13, 2013, I forced myself to say goodbye to my senior Jack Russell rescue Minnie Winnie. She had ...
Drill-Sergeants Not Needed
I’ll never forget the first (and only) time I ended up in a law suit. It was many years ago and I was young and ...
Which Puppy Would You Pick?
By Bob McMillan
Whether you’re making the selection yourself or your breeder picks a puppy for you, what can you ...
How Long Will I Have To Treat My Dog?
By Fran Berry, CPDT-KA
Of all the questions I receive, “How long will I have to treat my dog?” tops the ...
Get With Your Money Pet Professionals & Small Business Owners!
by Niki Tudge
Numbers! Numbers! Numbers! Wherever you go, you are bound to see numbers. Addresses, license ...
Pet Professional Guild Celebrates National Mutt Day with Mutts Gallery; Poignant Tales of Rescue
Tampa, FL – The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is celebrating National Mutt Day with the creation of its very ...
Be Brave – Take a Stand, Move Shock Off The Table!
by Niki Tudge
For a force-free trainer, shock collars are off the table. There is never a need or time ...