by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 4, 2021 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting It took me years to realize this, but there are some approaches that really propelled my learning about animal behaviour management in general, and animal training specifically. Here...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 29, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Don Hanson When you have a dog that is exhibiting aggressive behavior, you have a responsibility to keep yourself, your family, your pets, and your community safe. A dog that is behaving aggressively is experiencing some form of emotional...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 22, 2020 | Podcast Library
Join PPG president Niki Tudge and Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) founder Dr. Hannah Capon (right) as they discuss the newly launched CAMadvocate Program. The CAMadvocate Program is the only comprehensive course for canine professionals on the...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 22, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Michelle Underwood *This post is a selected entry from the Pet Professional Guild Writers’ Competition for Geek Week 2020* Observing dogs, particularly my own, is one of my favorite pastimes. I love how we can try and understand their...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 17, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Tiff Shao *This post is a selected entry from the Pet Professional Guild Writers’ Competition for Geek Week 2020 * The aquamarine waters looked extra enticing as we approached the river crossing. It was a hot August day and...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 15, 2020 | Personal Development, Training
By Aida Garcia *This post is a selected entry from the Pet Professional Guild Writers’ Competition for Geek Week 2020 * I am a disabled combat veteran. At one time, I lived and breathed the Marine Corps. From the day...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 10, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting I recently did a little experiment on Facebook. First, my friends and followers helped me name the company’s new mascot, and they also told me what species he...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 7, 2020 | Podcast Library
Niki Tudge, PPG president, chats with the PPG Feline Committee chair, Paula Garber and vice-chair, Tabitha Kucera about all things feline. Topics range from pet cats and veterinary visits, to what we know we don’t know about cats, and to...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 7, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Dr. Liz Bales What is the essence of a cat? When we understand what motivates a cat’s behavior, we understand what to expect from a cat — as a human companion and a companion to other cats in our …
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 3, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Joan Hunter Mayer of PPG corporate partner Transpaw Gear® At TransPaw Gear, we want people to have adventures with dogs that are safe and fun. One way to help ensure that happens is by teaching dogs a few...
