From the Editor
As any animal trainer worth their salt will tell you, always end on a high note. No matter how short the training ...
A Beautiful Life with a Visually Impaired Dog
This interview features Lutz, Florida-based trainer Angelica Steinker explaining how she discovered that her new ...
Examining Training Methods
This article delves into the differences of opinion regarding the philosophical approach and structure toward pet ...
Punishment in Animal Training
This article examines the growing body of research indicating that reward-based training, and the subsequent ...
Advocating for Humane Techniques
This article examines the scientific data on aversive dog training methods, and discusses:
Potential fallout such ...
Canine Communication and Social Behavior
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#PPGSummit 2015: The Future Is Now
At times, with all the cruelty and destruction in the world, it can seem disheartening for pet professionals who ...
The Best Laid Plans: Adding a New Dog to the Fold
How to introduce a new dog or cat to a home with resident pets has been well-documented by many an expert. ...
What Does “Aggressive” Look Like Anyway?
I was recently looking for photos of dogs displaying “aggressive behavior” for an article in BARKS from the Guild, ...
Resource Guarding: Knowing the Signs
Daisy was a serial resource guarder. Whether this was genetics, early learning, her experiences living rough or ...
Understanding Canine Body Language Essential to Preventing Dog Bites
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is promoting education and a better understanding of canine body language as ...