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...
by Eileen Anderson | Aug 13, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
What do the following training descriptions have in common? “My dog’s afraid of strangers. But when she stops barking and makes eye contact with me, I give her a treat.” “I hold her foot. Then I give her a treat …
by PPGWorld | Aug 11, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
The following is an excerpt from PPG’s recently released Position Statement on Breed Specific Legislation. The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is becoming increasingly alarmed at the number of dogs being seized or banned in a variety of communities worldwide...
by Barbara Hodel | Aug 8, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Aren’t dogs supposed to do as they are told and follow so-called “commands?” They are just dogs after all. Interestingly enough, only about 20 years ago we took no for a no and children who approached dogs when they were …
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Aug 5, 2016 | Pet Guardians
Report from PPG’s Four-Day Pet Care Technician Certification Program Workshop (Part Eight of Eight) This is the final post in a series of eight blogs in which we will share a few of the highlights from the PPG workshop...
