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Arizona Humane Society Hosts Pet Professional Guild’s Annual Summit to Promote Positive-Reinforcement Training
The partnership aims to positively impact the successful transition of rescued pets into their new homes while empowering and enhancing their welfare.
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) have partnered to host a summit featuring 25 world-class presenters from ...
Meet Force-Free Puppy Trainer Colin Spence
Force-free training … is kind. It’s what all animals should get from humans—kindness.
—Colin Spence
Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you first get into dog ...
What Do You Do When You’re the Only Force-Free Professional in Town?
by the Pet Professional Guild Advocacy Panel
This article was excerpted and edited from the PPG Advocacy Panel discussion on January 18, 2023.
Moderator:
Don Hanson: Chair of the ...
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Pet Training and Behavior Consulting: Licensing vs. Industry Certification
This article is excerpted from the book, Pet Training and Behavior Consulting: A Model for Raising the Bar to Protect Professionals, Pets and Their People, authored by Niki J. Tudge, Susan J. Nilson, Debra A. Millikan and Louise A. Stapleton-Frappell (pp. 14-21). The book is available ...
PPG Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #15 – Top Tips on How to Network and Spread the Mission
Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Top Tips on How to Network and Spread the Mission
Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.
Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Division Chair Don ...
When Cat Guardians (and Their Cats) Are at the End of Their Rope, Bonnie Comes to the Rescue
In our ongoing series of PPG member profiles, BARKS Magazine features Bonnie Still of Real World Cat Consulting in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas of dogbiz
Join PPG's Kelly Fahey and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas of dogbiz about their THRIVE! program.
THRIVE! is an online program of dogbiz’s that provides group coaching and a supportive community to help R+ dog trainers and ...
Chat & Chuckle with Laura Cassiday of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training as they chat about cat declawing, current legislation banning the procedure and ways to advocate for cats to keep their claws.
Apologies in advance for some audio issues in this ...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Maker of Shock Collar Products
By Niki Tudge
Good news! A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California against Radio Systems, maker of shock collar products. The story has been picked up by Bloomberg Law and several other sites.
Excerpt from the filing:
"This is a consumer class action arising out ...
PPG Inclusivity Division Meetup – Celebrating LGBT History Month & World Mental Health Day
Join hosts Niki Tudge and Lorena Patti of PPG's Inclusivity Division as they celebrate LGBT History Month and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10)!
Featured guests are Lottie Bennett, Valarie Ross, Angel Rowe and Debbie Sheridan.
Listen to the Podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or ...
The Lost Art of Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable – An Urgent Need
By Niki Tudge
As business owners, one of our fundamental responsibilities to our clients, our employees and our stakeholders is to ensure that we provide a workplace where civility is not only a priority, but a deep-rooted, daily cultural norm. Manners, respect, consideration, ...
Scent Work Works for Shelter Dogs
Using scent work as part of enrichment programs in shelters can improve both welfare and adoption rates for dogs
by Rachel Lane
You’ve probably heard people say that when you adopt a shelter dog, you adopt problems and bring home headaches—or another version of the same sentiment. I ...