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Is It Time to Have a Business Meeting with Yourself?
by Veronica Boutelle
If you’ve ever had someone say to you, “Oh, you’re a dog trainer? It must be so fun to play with puppies all day!” and had to take a very deep breath, we get it. Running your own business, especially one that requires complex behavior work and client support, is a ...
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BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #14 – Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?
Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?
Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?
Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel ...
![Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service](https://barks-magazine.player-two.linkswebhosting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Radosta-L-Dr_featured-image-440x440.jpeg)
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service
Join Niki Tudge, PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther and BARKS Magazine editor-in-chief Paula Garber as they Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta, owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service and co-owner of The Real Dog Nerds, about pets with behavior problems requiring a veterinary ...
![Meet a Dog Lover Who Pursued a Calling and Now Creates Wonderful R+ Transformations](https://barks-magazine.player-two.linkswebhosting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Aaron-Jones-copyright-440x440.jpg)
Meet a Dog Lover Who Pursued a Calling and Now Creates Wonderful R+ Transformations
In our ongoing series of PPG member profiles, BARKS features Aaron Jones of AJ’s Waggin’ Train in Katy, Texas
Aaron is a member of PPG’s Inclusivity Division and Shelter and Rescue Division, and he also serves on PPG’s Advocacy Panel.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, how you ...
![Pet Professional Guild Announces 2023 Summit, Invites Proposals for Academic Sessions and Skill Labs](https://barks-magazine.player-two.linkswebhosting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AZ-2023-Save-the-Date-440x440.png)
Pet Professional Guild Announces 2023 Summit, Invites Proposals for Academic Sessions and Skill Labs
Event to take place at the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix, November 1-5
INVERNESS, Fla. – Sept. 29, 2022 – The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has announced that its 2023 Summit will take place November 1-5, 2023, at the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix. The in-person event will also be ...
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Ask the Experts: How to Break Up With a Client
by Veronica Boutelle
Dear dogbiz,
I pride myself on being able to work effectively with my clients, even when it’s tough. And generally, that’s what happens. Recently, however, I’ve been working with a new client and it’s become increasingly challenging.
There have been some ...
![BARKS Podcast with Annie Phenix of Phenix Dogs](https://barks-magazine.player-two.linkswebhosting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image.jpeg)
BARKS Podcast with Annie Phenix of Phenix Dogs
Join Niki Tudge as she Chats and Chuckles with Annie Phenix of Phenix Dogs about using emotion and connection in training, and much more!
Annie’s new book, Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs: Proven Techniques to Help Your Dog Recover from Fear and Anxiety and Enjoy Walks ...
![BARKS Podcast with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior](https://barks-magazine.player-two.linkswebhosting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Dr.-Kristina-spaulding-440x440.jpg)
BARKS Podcast with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of PPG corporate partner, Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior about her new book, The Stress Factor in Dogs: Unlocking Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being.
Listen to the ...