by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 1, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting There’s a debate raging in Sweden about whether choke collars are potentially dangerous to dogs. Pros and cons of choke collars? Photo: Elf, Wikipedia Several influential dog coaches...
by BARKS from the Guild | Oct 21, 2019 | Advocacy, Education
Introduction The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) believes that all cats have an intrinsic right to be treated humanely, to have each of their individual needs met, and to live in safe, enriched environments free from pain, force, and fear. Scratching...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 21, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Jenny Efimova Reactive behavior is the tip of the iceberg. It’s what we see: the lunging, the barking, the snarling, the growling, etc. It’s what’s above the surface and it’s what we often want to stop. What we don’t...
