by PPGWorld | Oct 2, 2014 | Current Events, Learning Theory, Training
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has launched the first in a series of practical force-free dog training workshops and educational seminars at the new Canine Behavior Center on King Lake in Wesley Chapel, FL. The first workshop took place 27...
by PPGWorld | Sep 4, 2014 | Current Events, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
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 terrified. I had given my landlord a 28 day notice to vacate my apartment, but …
by PPGWorld | Jul 31, 2014 | Current Events, Pet Guardians
Tampa, FL – The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is celebrating National Mutt Day with the creation of its very own Mutts’ Gallery. The gallery features photos of PPG supporters’ mutts along with incredible tales of their rescues, their achievements...
by Niki Tudge | Mar 1, 2014 | Current Events
The Ethics Committee The ethics committee at The Pet Professional Guild consists of a committee Chair and three other PPG members. The key role of the Ethics Committee is to investigate all reported ethics violations. Your Pet Professional Guild Ethics...
by Niki Tudge | Mar 1, 2014 | Current Events
In recent years, much creditable scientific study has been given to dog training and behavior modification methods and their respective efficacy and consequences. The preponderance of the evidence shown by these studies indicates that the implementation of training...
by Niki Tudge | Mar 1, 2014 | Advocacy, Current Events, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Angelica Steinker and Niki Tudge © 2012 Effective training procedures lay the foundation for an animal’s healthy socialization, capacity for learning and will help prevent behavior problems. Since a wide variety of equipment and tools are commonly used when...
