In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Annie Dowell-Caffrey explores how muzzle training can be a helpful life skill for any dog – just in case.
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#MuzzleMarch
'Attachment and Bonds'- with Karolina Westlund, PhD
On Demand #webinar. Watch As Soon As You Register:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
This session was featured last year at The Brain Train event.
#animalbehavior
Chat & Chuckle – Chatting All About Behavior Acquisition
⏰March 12, 2026/2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
Register for FREE! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Come and join us to Chat & Chuckle with our panel consisting of: Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, & Niki Tudge
#pets #animalbehavior
In a recent Pets and Their People blog post, Daniel Antolec tears into the messy topic of whether to offer your dog stuffed toys for fun and enrichment:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#dogs #petcare #familypet
'De-Escalation & Alignment: Managing and Resolving Conflict Before It’s Insurmountable'
Your Presenter- Niki Tudge
When: March 11, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
⏰Details & registration: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Conflict Not As a Failure, But As a #Communication Tool
In the latest BARKS blog post, Mary Stevens explores how labels impact cat welfare and why a better option is to describe the behavior that is being observed.
www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-...
#cats #animalwelfare #communication
'Starting the Chain: Using Foundation Behaviors to Build Service Dog Tasks and Skills'- with Veronica Sanchez
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, IAABC 1
⏰March 10, 2026/2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (ET)⏰
#servicedogs #servicedogtraining
In a recent Pets and Their People blog post, PPG founder and president, Niki Tudge shares The Guardian’s Pledge: A Commitment to #Kindness and Cooperation.
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
Scholarly Circle – "Professional dog trainers’ perspectives on training methods: ethical and evidentiary insights" -with Dr. Jamie Deleeuw
⏰April 7, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET)
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Behavior Teams is designed to bridge the gap between isolated #professionals and create a #community rooted in positive reinforcement and collective success. Ready to join the community? More info:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/beh...
🎙️Now Playing on the PPG #Podcast:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/ppg-advocacy...
In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses how we, as pet professionals, can help make a kinder world for our #pets.
Your moderator: Don Hanson
Today’s panelists: Tasha Attwood, Dayle Pierce, & Rebekah King
'Muzzle Training for Every Dog – Just in Case'- with Annie Dowell-Caffrey
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
⏰March 1, 2026/3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (ET)
This presentation will cover the benefits, uses, and myths surrounding muzzles and their use, as well as some muzzle #training top tips!
The Guild News Release 📣 The Pet Professional Guild Announces New Leadership Appointments for Feline and Pet Care Divisions
www.prlog.org/13129017-the...
Strengthening the core: New appointments set to drive innovation and expert-led welfare initiatives across key divisions.
#PetCare #CatCare
Can you help with research on owners of dogs with behavioral challenges?
If you’re interested in sharing your experience and helping shape more compassionate, informed care, you can participate here: tinyurl.com/3ypwuzhr
Support for the Hearts Behind the Pets. At PPG, we understand that #caring for animals is as emotionally demanding as it is rewarding. That’s why we created Hear for You, a dedicated space for our members to find support, #connection, & understanding.
www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/hea...
Join us for a PPG #webinar. Remember, members get $10.00 off each webinar!
'Hacking the Learning Brain: The Neuroscience of Objective Feedback' -with Niki Tudge
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
FMI: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#neuroscience #communication #learning
Now Playing on the PPG Podcast: Chatting to Will Bangura About “Sniff to Soothe”
www.petprofessionalguild.com/chat-chuckle...
We chat to @dogbehaviorist.bsky.social about his book, Sniff to Soothe: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work
In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Niki Tudge answers the question, "Why does this age-old method continue to resonate so deeply with us, even when we know there might be better ways?"
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
February PPG Advocacy Panel: How Can Professionals Help Make a Kinder World for #Pets?
Free registration: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
⏰February 18, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Let's #advocate, inform, have some fun, & build great relationships! Pls join us...It's free!
#petpros
In the latest BARKS article, the experts at dogbiz share tips for #dogtrainers who may be struggling with how to build a #business that fits your life, rather than a life that constantly bends to fit your business. www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-...
February Ask Anything – Your Support Huddle Session, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. ET
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
⏰February 11, 2026/ 11:00 am-12:00 pm (ET)⏰
Learn what we are working on. Ask questions about our programs. Discover membership benefits & anything else you’d like to discuss.
⏰February 10, 2026/12:00-1:30 pm ET⏰
The Sustainability Shift– Building Client Habits That Stick Long After the Last Lesson, with Niki Tudge
HURRY! FMI: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, PMCT 1.5, CCPDT 1.5, KPA 1.5, IAABC 1.5
Dive into the psychology of client compliance.
😼Have you introduced a new cat to resident pet(s) in the past 3 years? If so, please take this short survey:
forms.gle/5mEdFazmUy8h...
Misty Hampton, a cat behavior consultant, working with Meow Village on adoptions and returns, has created a survey about cat introductions.
#newcat
February Ask Anything – Your Support Huddle Session ⏰Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. ET
➡️Register for FREE: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
These monthly meetings are focused on providing support & answering questions about the Pet Prof. Accreditation Board & other PPG programs.
⭐On-Demand Webinar⭐ Stress Inoculation: Can Early Life Stress Support Healthy Behavioural Development? with Daniel Shaw
Watch as soon as you register: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
🤓This webinar session was broadcast as part of the Brain Train event – November 2025
#behaviornerds
In the latest Barks #blog post, PPG's Pet Care Division outlines standards for providing services such as #boarding, #petsitting, daycare, overnight care, pet taxi & #dogwalking. Read & download the guide here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-...
The Compassionate Pet Professional, by Niki Tudge & Louise Stapleton-Frappell
E-book purchase available now: dognosticseducation.com/dn-courses/t...
Print book - coming soon!
#BookRelease #PetProfessionals #compassion
How Can We Help Create a Kinder World for Our Pets?
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
In the latest PPG blog post, Debbie Sheridan shares some highlights of the first PPG Advocacy Panel discussion of 2026 (now playing on the PPG podcast where you can watch it/listen at your convenience.)
'Understanding the Neuroscience of Arousal and Attention'- with Simon Gadbois, PhD
On-Demand #Webinar: Watch as soon as you register!
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
This webinar session was broadcast as part of the Brain Train event – November 2025.
#behaviornerds
✨NEW Pets and Their People blog post✨
PPG's Pet Care Division Team shares a checklist of the top questions to ask before hiring a pet sitter. Free downloadable handout for clients included!
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#petcare#petsitter
