by Anna Francesca Bradley | Aug 24, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Current Events, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
I’ve lost count as to how many times I’ve heard that Fido is ‘really naughty,’ ‘he’s doing it deliberately,’ ‘he’s trying to spite me,’ or, if an owner has more than one dog, ‘they’re trying to...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Jul 24, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Training
Fortunately today, thanks to force free advocating organizations like Pet Professional Guild, there is much more awareness of the detrimental effects of punishment. Sadly though, in some quarters it still prevails and is even advocated by some and perpetuated by...
by Pam Hogle | Jun 28, 2017 | Business Development, Training
A few weeks ago, I was part of an amazing experience — the first-ever continuing education weekend seminar for guide dog teams that included trainers and puppy raisers, as well as 80 teams. The weekend was organized by the Guiding...
by PPGWorld | May 31, 2017 | Current Events, News Releases
App will provide convention attendees with an easily accessible and up-to-date interactive experience Tampa, FL – May 31, 2017 – The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is debuting a free downloadable mobile app at its third annual educational summit, taking...
by PPGWorld | Mar 27, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Current Events, News Releases, Pet Guardians
Global Educational Campaign and Website Launch the Week of March 27, 2017 WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – March 27, 2017 – To help improve the relationship people have with their dogs, The Academy for Dog Trainers, the Humane Rescue Alliance, The...