by PPGWorld | Sep 8, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
The following is an excerpt from PPG’s recently released Position Statement on Breed Specific Legislation. Countless animal welfare organizations and professional bodies worldwide have issued position statements that comprehensively refute the efficacy of BSL as...
by PPGWorld | Sep 4, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
I recently saw these words on a coffee mug: Please Do Not Confuse Your Google Search With My Medical Degree! And yes, these mugs can be customized for any profession, so I mused at how often I’ve been tempted to...
by PPGWorld | Aug 25, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
The following is an excerpt from PPG’s recently released Position Statement on Breed Specific Legislation. BSL (also known as Breed Discriminatory Legislation) is a law or legal ordinance that restricts or prohibits the ownership of certain breeds (or types)...
by Barbara Hodel | Aug 23, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
I define a ‘good’ dog as a dog who is considered part of the family, can stay home alone if necessary but goes places if possible, lives in the house, goes on holidays, gets enough mental and physical stimulation, is …
by PPGWorld | Aug 15, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
The following is an excerpt from PPG’s recently released Position Statement on Breed Specific Legislation. BSL can and does result in the destruction of dogs. Research, however, would suggest that there is no evidence to support claims that BSL...