by Susan McKeon | Nov 1, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
..may break my bones, but words will never harm me” This, or one of its variations, is a childhood phrase that most of us are familiar with. We know that physical violence hurts and, as is suggested by the rhyme,...
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Oct 18, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Business Development, Learning Theory, Personal Development, Pet Guardians, Training
The PPGBI Mini Educational Summit, which took place in early September at the Leeds Mercure Parkway hotel in Yorkshire, England, was a roaring success. Much fun was had on the first night as the attendees started to gather, register and …
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Oct 4, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Beth Adelman, MS “The problem many people have with their pets is simply that it’s not the pet they want,” said the veterinary behaviorist at a lecture I was attending. And an explosion of insight went off in my …
by BARKS from the Guild | Sep 14, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
The following is an excerpt from PPG’s recently released Position Statement on Breed Specific Legislation. Countless animal welfare organizations and professional bodies worldwide have issued position statements that comprehensively refute the efficacy of BSL as...
by PPGWorld | Sep 1, 2016 | Training
The following is an excerpt from PPG’s recently released Position Statement on Breed Specific Legislation. Statistics show that the majority of dog bites occur in children or the elderly. The results of a study by Dixon, Mahabee-Gittens, Hart and...
