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BARKS Podcast with Dr Robert and Karen Hewings
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther to Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Robert and Karen Hewings.
Learn all about the upcoming PPG Scent Fest events:
Your Scent & Scentability 3-Day Workshop Event - Scent Work for practical training and behavior solutions, Nov. ...
BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #7: How Do We Advocate for Inclusivity and Diversity?
How Do We Advocate for Inclusivity and Diversity?
Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on How Do We Advocate for Inclusivity and ...
BARKS Podcast with Valarie Ross from Sits ‘n Wiggles R+ Dog Training: February 18, 2022
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Valarie Ross of Sits 'n Wiggles - Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in Cleveland, Ohio.
Listen as they ...
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The Pet Professional Guild Position Statement on Cat Declawing
Introduction
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) believes that all cats have an intrinsic right to be treated humanely, to have each of their individual needs met, and to live in safe, enriched environments free from pain, force, and fear. Scratching is a natural feline behavior. Declawing ...
Position Statement on PPG’s Pet Industry Education Mandate
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and its membership hold themselves accountable to a high standard of ethics, protocols and transparency. Since its inception in 2012, PPG has been unwavering and unequivocal about where it stands on equipment philosophy and training methods for pets. As such, ...
PPG Summit 2020 Sessions: Bunny Cooperative Care
BARKS presents session details from PPG's 2020 Summit and Multi-Species Workshop Events in Phoenix, Arizona
Session Details:
Presenter: Emily Cassell
Session Title: HusBUNdry Basics: Language, Observation and Behavior in Bunny Cooperative Care
Session Type: Arizona Humane Society Workshop ...
PPG Summit 2020 Sessions: Building Stronger Teams for the Shelter
BARKS presents session details from PPG's 2020 Summit and Multi-Species Workshop Events in Phoenix, Arizona
Session Details:
Presenter: Sherry Woodard
Session Title: Building Stronger Teams for the Shelter, Community, Rescue, Adoptions, Daily Care and Enrichment
Session Type: Lecture (1.5 ...
Pushing and Pulling are for Luggage, Not for Dogs
One of my recent puppy clients was a precocious fellow named Colt. He was hardly bigger than the family cat, and it was the first puppy the family ever had. From day one we covered all the basics of raising a puppy, with an emphasis on keeping things safe and fun, and applying the training ...
PPG Summit 2020 Sessions: How Emotions Impact the Outcome of Your Training
BARKS presents session details from PPG's 2020 Summit and Multi-Species Workshop Events in Phoenix, Arizona
Session Details:
Presenter: Dr. Karolina Westlund
Session Title: How Emotions Impact the Outcome of Your Training
Session Type: Keynote Session (1.5 Hours)
Emotional experiences ...
How I TRAINED My Dog to Take a Pill
By Eileen Anderson
Most of us have used the “hide it” method at one time or another to get our dogs to take pills. In fact, I wrote a whole post about some ways to sneak pills into dogs.
But there’s a better way. What if you never had to hide a pill again? What if your dog would take a pill ...
Training Tips: My Puppy Is a Scaredy Cat
By Sally Bradbury
The world can be a scary place for a puppy sometimes, so it is important that we don't put him into situations that he cannot cope with. For example, if your puppy is scared of large chubby bearded men in red coats, then you can just keep him away from the chimney on ...
BARKS Podcast with Amy C. Martin: September 25, 2019
Guest: Amy C. Martin, the owner of Conscious Companion™, member of the PPG Cat Committee, retired zoologist, animal behavior consultant, published author, and artist.
Topic: Cats, Kids, and Compassion.
Education creates understanding. Understanding facilitates compassion. Compassion ...