by Kym Iffert | Jun 30, 2022 | Advocacy, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Kym Iffert It was finally a beautiful day in Chicago so I grabbed my bag, my leash, a pocket full of treats and tennis ball and set out for a walk. The neighbors were out and it …
by BARKS from the Guild | May 12, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Amanda Ballard [At the time of writing] Kobe is an 18-month-old terrier cross, who is loved madly by his person, Lizzie. My private consultation session with them is the only one in 10 years that has moved me...
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Pet Guardians, Training
Woofs from Gizmo’s Office Hey Major and Champ! I wanted to drop you a quick note and congratulate you both on your new “digs!” It’s great watching fellow canines once again enjoying the lush green lawns of the peoples’...
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 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...