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The Harness Is Coming – Run for the Hills!
I often wonder why some of us expect our dogs to miraculously accept collars, harnesses, leashes, and the like. After all, dogs are not born with these alien contraptions attached to their person!
But some of this gear must feel restrictive, worrying, anxiety-provoking, or ...
The Aftermath of “Boot Camp”
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 ...
BARKS Podcast with Dr. Em of Vet Med Corner
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Em of Vet Med Corner to discuss research based information on all things cats and ...
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PPG Summit 2020 Sessions: How Can We Ask Questions from Non-Verbal Animals? Methods to Behaviorally Assess Preference in Applied Settings
BARKS presents session details from PPG's 2020 Summit and Workshops in Phoenix, Arizona
Session Details:
Presenter: Dr. Alexandra Protopopova
Session Title: How Can We Ask Questions from Non-Verbal Animals? Methods to Behaviorally Assess Preference in Applied Settings (Part 2)
Session ...
A Summary of the Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act
By Niki Tudge
Below is a broad summary of the various types of assistance and relief the recently passed legislation may provide you and your business. The situation is constantly changing so this summary is meant only as a general guide. Please check with your local authorities and your ...
Building a Shock-Free World for Pets
By Don Hanson
Trainers, behavior consultants and pet professionals, the Shock-Free Coalition needs your help! Specifically, we need your help in educating your clients, colleagues, friends, and family members about the benefits of using reward-based training and the dangers of using a shock ...
Financial Management During Challenging Times
By Niki Tudge
Keeping and maintaining accurate and timely business books is always an important function of owning your own business but this responsibility becomes especially critical during challenging times for several reasons. Operating your business without accurate GAAP financial ...
BARKS Podcast with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach™: March 25, 2020
Guest: Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CABC, CPDT-KA, founder, Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach™
Topic: The role of service dogs; service dog training; instructor certification programs, and much more!
Listen to Podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or simply click 'Play' below.
Veronica is known ...
Self-Isolation? Don’t Forget the Furries!
What unprecedented and uncertain times we're in. I'm speaking from the viewpoint in the the UK but COVID-19, aka the coronavirus, is now sweeping the world. Here in the UK, the situation changes daily as the number cases (and very sadly, fatalities) increases, it is ever-evolving. By the ...
Feline Behavior Unmasked: Acting on Instinct
By Amy Martin
Q: My older cat does something frustrating while eating his food. He eats some of it, then tries to cover the rest of it with miscellaneous items nearby. Sometimes he even paws at the ground around his food plate or drags his placemat across his food plate, covering it a bit. ...
COVID-19 and Pet Dogs
(Updated 3-16-20)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread rapidly around the world, and on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global pandemic, issuing daily situation reports as this is a very fluid health crisis. WHO identified 90% of cases of human infection to be ...
Business Contingency Planning – Need Help?
By Niki Tudge
Join us on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 to discuss all these important points and more with the experts at dog*biz.
Click here to register for this interactive webinar hosted by PPG president Niki Tudge.
By now, we are all well aware of the impact of the coronavirus. Things are ...