by Niki Tudge | May 23, 2022 | Advocacy
Introduction To some degree we are all products of cultural conditioning that instills within us biases and prejudices that can impregnate our behavior towards others. The term and concept microaggressions was first identified and termed in the 1970’s by Chester...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 19, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Shelter & Rescue, Training
By Lara Joseph As animal trainers and behavior consultants, our work can appear very appealing to pet owners and those who work with and take care of animals. What we demonstrate in our training is a very important tool...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 19, 2022 | Podcast Library
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Molly Neher and Jennifer Kolar of PPG corporate partner Atlas Assistance Dogs. Atlas Assistance Dogs states its mission as follows: “Atlas fundamentally expands...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 12, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Amanda Ballard [At the time of writing] Kobe is an 18-month-old terrier cross, who is loved madly by his person, Lizzie. My private consultation session with them is the only one in 10 years that has moved me...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 8, 2022 | Podcast Library
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Em of Vet Med Corner to discuss research based information on all things cats and dogs. Listen to the Podcast with Dr....
by BARKS from the Guild | May 5, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Vicki Ronchette Over the years I have introduced several parrots into my flock of companion birds. During this time I have found there are some things that should be done early on to help shape the bird into...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 5, 2022 | Podcast Library
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is supporting an important fundraiser for six animal shelters in Ukraine. In this podcast, we meet the fundraiser creator, Dr. Marina Bayeva, as well as supporting veterinarian Dr. Paula Klek and PPG’s Shelter & Rescue...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 3, 2022 | Podcast Library
What Key Skills Should Pet Professionals Be Able to Demonstrate and Why? Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on What Key Skills Should Pet-Professionals Be Able to Demonstrate and Why? Pet guardians and pet...
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by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 28, 2022 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Ryan Cartlidge I’m not proud of it, but recently I pushed a friend – who was staying at our house – off our sofa! Find out why below (as well as how to avoid doing it yourself)...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 21, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Maureen Tay Also known as compulsive eating disorder, compulsive eating is a disorder where a dog tends to eat everything – from food items to non-food items. The specific practice of eating non-food, non-nutritive substances, such as wool...
