by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Sep 6, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Dr. Lynn Bahr Most people who work professionally with cats know what stoic creatures they are and how well they can hide their pain. There are many different theories as to why this is. Until relatively recently, it was...
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Jul 6, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Susan Nilson An estimated 40 – 75 percent of all cats that present with behavioral symptoms have some kind of elimination disorder, making it the most commonly reported feline behavior problem of all (Overall, 1997) and the most common...
by PPGWorld | Mar 6, 2017 | Advocacy, News Releases
Calls on organizations representing pet professionals to drive significant change by publicly saying “no” to any training technique that causes pain or fear TAMPA, Fla. – March 6, 2017 – PRLog — Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has released...
by PPGWorld | Jan 16, 2017 | Advocacy, News Releases, Training
Expresses concern that, in an unregulated industry, pet owners may be referred to individuals who do not use scientific protocols or adhere to the premise to do no harm, regardless of credentials WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Jan. 16, 2017 –...
by Drayton Michaels | Dec 28, 2016 | Advocacy, Business & Consulting, Training
The profession of companion, or “pet” dog training is one that requires little more than the willingness to do it and promote oneself. There is no licensing required. Let me state right up front that given the appalling lack of …
