by Deb Bauer | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
This article sets out tips for how owners of blind dogs can ensure their canines get to live their best possible lives, with a focus on the needs of each individual dog By Deb Bauer The number...
by Susan Nilson, Angelica Steinker | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
This interview features Lutz, Florida-based trainer Angelica Steinker explaining how she discovered that her new puppy Particle was visually impaired, and outlining the environmental and management adjustments she has made to ensure he can still live his life to the...
by Dr. Jane Remington-Gurney | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
This article explains how a speech language pathologist uses therapy dogs in her practice to help clients improve their interpersonal and communication skills, build self-esteem and self-worth, and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation By...
by Susan Nilson, Niki Tudge | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
This article delves into the differences of opinion regarding the philosophical approach and structure toward pet training and highlights the need for trainers – and pet owners – to be cognizant of what an animal is communicating, their emotional state,...
by Dr. Marina Bayeva | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Marina Bayeva Dear Supporters, I am happy to bring you the latest update for the Help Animals Survive the War in Ukraine fundraiser – both the big picture and the individual shelter updates. Highlights include: Animals...
by Niki Tudge | Aug 1, 2022 | Current Events
A few years ago, we hosted Dr. Robert Hewings from the UK College of Scent Dogs to present a couple of back-to-back workshops at our training business in Tampa, FL. One of these workshops was the five-day Canine Scent Instructor...
by BARKS from the Guild | Aug 1, 2022 | Podcast Library
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther to Chat & Chuckle with Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB. Dr. Radosta is the owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service, a specialty practice in southeast Florida and co-owns Dog Nerds,...
by BARKS from the Guild | Jul 28, 2022 | Podcast Library
Animal Emotions and Their Importance in Understanding Behavior Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Animal Emotions and Their Importance in Understanding Behavior. Pet guardians and pet professionals, we invite you to listen...
by Patience Fisher | Jul 28, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Patience Fisher From cat food commercials to cartoons and internet cats, it is something of a running joke that cats are picky eaters. But is this common assumption correct? According to C.A. Tony Buffington, a leading researcher...
by BARKS from the Guild | Jul 25, 2022 | Podcast Library
Join Niki Tudge and Rebekah King as they Chat & Chuckle with Kids Around Dogs (KAD). KAD is an award-winning association of Dog Professionals and Child Care Professionals who specialize in helping families with children to train their dogs and...
