by Eileen Anderson | Aug 10, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Some dog trainers who use tools such as shock, prong, or slip collars, or startle the dog with thrown objects or loud noises, claim that these things are done only to “get the dog’s attention.” They may further insist that …
by Cecelia Sumner | Aug 1, 2014 | Pet Guardians
In my opinion, the only downside to having a dog is the brevity of their life span. Recently, I said good bye to my canine friend of 15 years, Dale. Dale had a good long life for a large dog, …
by PPGWorld | Jul 31, 2014 | Current Events, Pet Guardians
Tampa, FL – The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is celebrating National Mutt Day with the creation of its very own Mutts’ Gallery. The gallery features photos of PPG supporters’ mutts along with incredible tales of their rescues, their achievements...
by Susan Nilson | Jul 28, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
I was recently looking for photos of dogs displaying “aggressive behavior” for an article in BARKS from the Guild, the quarterly publication produced by the Pet Professional Guild. There were plenty of them in the image library. Pictures of...
by PPGWorld | Jul 22, 2014 | Learning Theory
Can a dog trainer advertise that they’re “force-free” and then strap a shock collar on your dog? Surprisingly, they can — and some do. This puts dog owners in a bad place if you believe positive training is the only …
