by Barbara Hodel | Nov 22, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
It might be a coincidence but over the last few weeks I have met a lot of dogs who are reactive on leash. They bark, lunge, whine and pull towards other dogs on walks. Some will aggress if given a …
by Daniel Antolec | Nov 16, 2016 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
I suspect most dog owners wish their dogs could be off leash and enjoy themselves without restriction, or at least be free of the leash in most situations. In that ideal world a dog could assuredly be called back on …
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Nov 5, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Did you know that an encounter with a toad could have devastating consequences? During a recent class I was teaching, one of the students said that her training buddy and his friends had found a large toad in their yard. …
by PPGWorld | Nov 4, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Diana Hutchinson When you hear your cat purr, the common assumption is that your favorite fur ball is feeling quite happy and contented. However, there’s more to purring than just pleasure. One might view purring as similar to a...
by Daniel Antolec | Oct 31, 2016 | Advocacy, Business Development, Current Events, Pet Guardians, Training
In the spring of 2016 The Pet Professional Guild rolled out Project Trade, an “international educational advocacy program promoting the use of force-free pet equipment by asking pet guardians to swap choke, prong and shock collars” (1). In return...
by PPGWorld | Oct 26, 2016 | Pet Guardians
Guest blog by the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Halloween can be a fun, family time, but please remember to watch out for your four-legged family members. A number of items related to Halloween can be hazardous to your...
