by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 27, 2020 | Education, PPG Summit, Shelter & Rescue
BARKS presents session details from PPG’s 2020 Summit and Workshops in Phoenix, Arizona Session Details: Presenter: Dr. Lisa Gunter Session Title: Canine Welfare – What Is It and How Do We Measure It in the Animal Shelter? Session Type: General...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 24, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Pet Guardians, Training
Progressively, over the last couple of months, I have seen my client contact change dramatically. Classes, in-person 1-to-1 training sessions, day training, board and train etc…all of this physical, hands-on work has had to end due to COVID-19. Of course,...
by Niki Tudge | Apr 23, 2020 | Podcast Library
Guest Dr. Kristina Spaulding chats with Niki Tudge about her calling to animal behavior, science and its role in informing practitioners, and much more. Listen to Podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or simply click ‘Play’ below. Dr. Kristina...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 22, 2020 | BARKS from the Guild, Business & Consulting, Pet Guardians, Training
By Suzanne Clothier At the heart of any relationship is communication. On so many levels, how effectively we communicate plays a huge role in the quality, tenor and overall success of a relationship. As psychologist and family therapist pioneer Virginia...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 16, 2020 | BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Daniel Antolec My clients Maggie and George* had both grown up with dogs. Now, as a married couple, they were ready for a puppy of their own. In 2009, they bought a house with a large lot that was …
by Daniel Antolec | Apr 13, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
As a certified canine behavior consultant I enjoy working with “reactive” dogs. Yes, I said enjoy. Helping a dog and their guardian overcome this common behavioral issue is truly joyful for everyone involved. This is a long post…entire books have...
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Apr 10, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By the Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee Important Reminders about the Behavior Scratching is a normal, natural behavior for cats that serves many purposes: To communicate and modulate social interactions with other cats by: o Leaving behind a...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 8, 2020 | Business Development, Current Events, News Releases
10 long-standing PPG members and 10 eligible shelter and rescue organizations to be awarded with free membership for 12 months WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – April 7, 2020 — The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has announced a new initiative designed to...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 8, 2020 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Veronica Sanchez The hand-delivered retrieve is an important task for many service dogs and a wonderful skill for pet dogs. Service dogs trained to help a person who has a mobility impairment, a mental illness or a neurological condition...
by Niki Tudge | Apr 7, 2020 | Podcast Library
Guest: Joan Hunter Mayer with Transpaw Gear, a PPG Corporate Partner. Listen to Podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or simply click ‘Play’ below. TransPaw Gear is a small but mighty operation. Joan Hunter Mayer runs the company...
