by Anna Francesca Bradley | Aug 25, 2022 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
I often wonder why some of us expect our dogs to miraculously accept collars, harnesses, leashes, and the like. After all, dogs are not born with these alien contraptions attached to their person! But some of this gear must …
by Niki Tudge | Aug 20, 2022 | Current Events, News Releases
Free Bimonthly Events Provide Members a Forum for Mentoring, Education and Support INVERNESS, Fla. – Aug. 19, 2022 – The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has launched free bimonthly divisional meetup events for its members. The events are designed to give...
by Kris Whipple | Aug 20, 2022 | BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
Congratulations to Kris Whipple! This post won first prize in the 2022 Canine Scent Writing Competition. Of all the canine behaviors that I teach, calm is the most valuable. Calm dogs are less likely to bark, jump, mouth, lunge, pull...
by Diane Garrod | Aug 18, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
At a recent public event I attended, the question asked most by companion dog owners was, “How do I get my dog to stop barking?” As professionals, of course, the first thing we want to do is ask more …
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Aug 11, 2022 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Dog guardians these days tend to be fairly aware of the crucial importance of socialization. These include the interactions a young puppy will have with people in his/her immediate family, people outside the family, and people of all different...
by BARKS from the Guild | Aug 10, 2022 | Podcast Library
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther to Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Robert and Karen Hewings. Learn all about the upcoming PPG Scent Fest events: Your Scent & Scentability 3-Day Workshop Event – Scent Work for...
by Niki Tudge | Aug 9, 2022 | Advocacy, BARKS from the Guild
Quick Link: Help Animals Survive the War in Ukraine (Click on link to donate.) Latest updates on the Help Animals Survive the War in Ukraine fundraiser A Letter from Dr. Marina Bayeva: On August 24th, it will be six months...
by Niki Tudge | Aug 5, 2022 | Current Events, News Releases
INVERNESS, Fla. – Aug. 3, 2022 – PRLog — The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has appointed New York-based cat behavior consultant Paula Garber as editor of its trade publication BARKS from the Guild effective August 5, 2022. She replaces Susan...
by Susan Nilson | Aug 4, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
In May 2016, Embark launched its comprehensive pet genetic test in partnership with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. According to Embark’s website, the test will track “over 200,000 genetic markers, offering ancestry analysis as well as an...
