by PPGWorld | Sep 22, 2014 | Training
Tampa, FL – In line with Deaf Dog Awareness Week taking place from 21–27 September, 2014, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is highlighting the message that deaf dogs respond equally as well as their hearing counterparts to force-free training. According...
by Diane Garrod | Sep 17, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
When was the last time you heard “my dog is dominant” or “my dog is trying to be dominant with (fill in the blank)” or “my dog doesn’t see me as the dominant one”? Dominance in dogs is scientifically proven …
by PPGWorld | Sep 16, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
In the light of a recent study stating that – unsurprisingly – electronic training collars present a welfare risk to pet dogs, The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) was delighted to hear American Kennel Club Vice President Gina Dinardo speak out...
by Karen Baragona | Sep 13, 2014 | Training
Walking a dog is good exercise. True or False? Wait! Before you answer, realize this question actually has a couple questions buried beneath its surface. One is, what KIND of exercise? Are you fixated on the physical aspect and overlooking...
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Sep 10, 2014 | Training
Why do I like doing “dog tricks” with my dogs Tessa and Jambo and why do I think everyone should do them with their dogs? Reason no.1: Doing dog tricks is my way of “training” my two dogs, Jambo and …