by PPGWorld | Oct 21, 2016 | Advocacy, Current Events
In light of ongoing events in Montreal, PPG podcasts will feature a host of dog training and behavior experts to explain why breed bans are ineffective in reducing frequency of dog bites Starting next month, Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is...
by Daniel Antolec | Sep 16, 2016 | Advocacy, Current Events, Pet Guardians, Training
As I enter my second year of Pet Professional Guild (PPG) membership and the 10-year anniversary of retirement from my first career (and subsequent launching of my second career) I feel it is time to reflect on where I was...
by Daniel Antolec | Aug 15, 2016 | Advocacy, Business Development, Current Events, News Releases, Pet Guardians, Training
When I first learned of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) I had just recently worked with a handsome little elderly dog named Pete and acquired my first shock collar. Rough handling turned Pete into a hand-biter; adding a shock...
by Daniel Antolec | May 16, 2016 | Advocacy, Animal Behavior, Business Development, Current Events, Pet Guardians, Training
In April 2016 I attended the 11th annual Applied Animal Behavior Conference hosted by the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Each year veterinary professionals and students gather to learn about animal behavior, a subject not typically...
by Niki Tudge | Mar 30, 2016 | Current Events
Project Trade encourages pet owners to exchange aversive training devices for discounted force-free training services provided by PPG members Tampa, FL – The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has launched Project Trade, an international advocacy program that encourages pet...
by Niki Tudge | Mar 16, 2016 | Current Events, Training
The Top 7 Reasons You Absolutely Cannot Miss The Pet Professional Guild’s Annual Educational Summit 1. You Will Have Lots of Fun From the Welcome Reception, to Quiz Night, ‘Munch and Learn’ Merry-Go-Round and the Gala Dinner you will have...