by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 13, 2020 | Education, PPG Summit, Shelter & Rescue, Training
BARKS presents session details from PPG’s 2020 Summit and Workshops in Phoenix, Arizona *Early bird discount available if you register before January 31, 2020! Session Details: Presenter: Dr. Lisa Gunter Session Title: Enrichment in the Shelter – Using...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 16, 2019 | Advocacy, Pet Guardians, Training
By Angelica Steinker It isn’t that shock collar training doesn’t work, because it does. The question is at what price? Some extremely skilled trainers may be able to offset some of the problems shock collars can cause. However, shock collars...
by Daniel Antolec | Nov 14, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Pet Guardians, Training
Dog trainers enjoy the privileged opportunity of influencing the life and welfare of other people’s pets. With that comes great responsibility to only use methods and equipment which are modern and effective, while promoting a positive relationship as the dog...
by BARKS from the Guild | Oct 21, 2019 | Advocacy, Education
Introduction The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) believes that all cats have an intrinsic right to be treated humanely, to have each of their individual needs met, and to live in safe, enriched environments free from pain, force, and fear. Scratching...