PPG Summit 2020 Sessions: Canine Welfare – What Is It and How Do We Measure It?
BARKS presents session details from PPG's 2020 Summit and Workshops in Phoenix, Arizona
Session Details:
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Gunter
Session Title: ...
Dog Trainers: Still Here to Help – Virtually!
Progressively, over the last couple of months, I have seen my client contact change dramatically. Classes, in-person 1-to-1 training sessions, day training, board and train etc...all of this physical, hands-on work has had to end due to ...
Message Received!
By Suzanne Clothier
At the heart of any relationship is communication. On so many levels, how effectively we communicate plays a huge role in the quality, tenor and overall success of a relationship. As psychologist ...
E-Fence Fallout
By Daniel Antolec
My clients Maggie and George* had both grown up with dogs. Now, as a married couple, they were ready for a puppy of their own. In 2009, they bought a house with a large lot that was ideal for a dog ...
Tips to Help Your Reactive Dog
As a certified canine behavior consultant I enjoy working with “reactive” dogs. Yes, I said enjoy. Helping a dog and their guardian overcome this common behavioral issue is truly joyful for everyone involved.
This is a long ...
Quick Cat Behavior Tip: Destructive Scratching
By the Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee
Important Reminders about the Behavior
Scratching is a normal, natural behavior for cats that serves many purposes:
- To communicate ...
Pet Professional Guild Launches Sponsored Membership Program
10 long-standing PPG members ...The Hand-Delivered Retrieve
By Veronica Sanchez
The hand-delivered retrieve is an important task for many service dogs and a wonderful skill for pet dogs. Service dogs trained to help a person who has a mobility impairment, a mental illness or ...