by Daniel Antolec | Oct 13, 2020 | Advocacy, Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
In March of 2016, the Pet Professional Guild rolled out Project Trade, an international advocacy program promoting the use of force-free pet equipment by asking pet guardians to swap aversive gear for a discount on services. The aversive gear...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
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by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 16, 2020 | BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Daniel Antolec My clients Maggie and George* had both grown up with dogs. Now, as a married couple, they were ready for a puppy of their own. In 2009, they bought a house with a large lot that was …
by Daniel Antolec | Apr 13, 2017 | Advocacy, Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Much has been written about electronic shock (training) devices in their various forms. With all models a dog wears a collar fitted with an electronic device with two metal rods touching the neck of the dog, delivering electric shock. Delivery …