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?"
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Compassionate, ethical and humane pet professionals. Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, Governed by Ethics
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...
β°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-...
11.02.2026 14:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0February Ask Anything β Your Support Huddle Session, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. ET
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
β°February 11, 2026/ 11:00 am-12:00 pm (ET)β°
Learn what we are working on. Ask questions about our programs. Discover membership benefits & anything else youβd like to discuss.
β°February 10, 2026/12:00-1:30 pm ETβ°
The Sustainability Shiftβ 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.
πΌHave 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 β Your Support Huddle Session β°Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. ET
β‘οΈRegister 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.
βOn-Demand Webinarβ Stress Inoculation: Can Early Life Stress Support Healthy Behavioural Development? with Daniel Shaw
Watch as soon as you register: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
π€This webinar session was broadcast as part of the Brain Train event β 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-...
03.02.2026 14:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The 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 β November 2025.
#behaviornerds
β¨NEW Pets and Their People blog postβ¨
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
Becoming a Vet-Trusted Trainer: Recovery Enrichment That Works- with Theresa Tessier, MSC
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
February 25, 2026/3:30-4:30 pm (ET)
Bookings: $10.00
PPG Members β Use Your $10.00 Discount Code to Access This for FREE During February 2026!
#WebinarWednesday
In the recent Pets and Their People blog post, Don Hanson asks, "Is Pet Parent Appropriate?"
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
"How we describe our relationship with our dogs matters because, consciously or subconsciously, it affects how we treat them." Read more:
#pets
β°Jan. 27/12:00-1:30 pm (ET)β°Hurry! Register now: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
'From Guesswork to Science: Why the DMAIC Framework is a Game-Changer for Dog Behavior Consultants' - w/ Niki Tudge
Strategy from the Biz World Can Bring Clarity & Lasting Success to Complex Behavior Cases.
ποΈNow Playing on the PPG Podcast:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/ppg-advocacy...
How Can Guardians Help Make a Kinder World for Pets?
Your host: β Don Hanson
January Advocacy Panel: Tasha Attwood, Dayle Pierce, Debbie Sheridan, Sam Wike, Kim Silver, Beth Adelman, & Michelle Martiya
Enjoy the discussion!
News Release-The Pet Professional Guild Launches New Member Support System with Certified Emotional CPR (eCPR) Team
PPG believes that supporting its membership goes beyond just representation, business tools and education.
www.prlog.org/13122980-the...
#ppgnews
βοΈDeciding when and for how long you should have a dog outdoors for exercise and play should be based on the following guidelines and your best judgment after considering all pertinent factors.
βοΈBe particularly conservative with older dogs, and short-haired and smaller breeds.
#coldweather #winter
π€How Can Guardians Help Make a Kinder World for #Pets?
Please join us for a live panel discussion on Wednesday, βJanuary 21β 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET).
Register for FREE: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
In the latest Pets and Their People blog post, Misty Hampton details her (and her cats') top picks when choosing cat litter:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#catcare #FelineFriday
β¨Come and Join Us!β¨Upcoming Ask Anything Support Huddle Session: β°January 16, 2026/11:00 am (ET)
Register for FREE: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Providing support and answering questions about The Pet Professional Guild and The Pet Professional Accreditation Board.
On-Demand Webinar: Watch as soon as you register!
'Understanding the Neuroscience of Learning and Memory' - with Simon Gadbois, PhD
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
This webinar session was broadcast as part of the Brain Train event β November 2025.
#animalbehavior #behaviornerds
In the latest BARKS blog post, Daniel H. Antolec reviews the book, 'How Dogs Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Canine Brain' by Gregory Berns. Read it here:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-...
#bookreview #dogs
'From Guesswork to Science: Why the DMAIC Framework is a Game-Changer for Dog Behavior Consultants'
Presenter- Niki Tudge
β°Jan. 27/12:00-1:30pm (ET)
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Elevate your consulting practice from an art form to a data-driven science. & Earn CEUs!
#MondayMotivation
Chat & Chuckle β Chatting to Will Bangura of @dogbehaviorist.bsky.social about his book βSniff to Sootheβ
February 12, 2026 /2:00-3:00pm (ET)
Join us for FREE: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
This monthβs topic is the book recently published by Will, available here: a.co/d/iy4zih5
This event has been cancelled. We appreciate your understanding.
08.01.2026 15:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We want to know...How do YOU help make a kinder world for your #pets? Comment belowβ¬οΈ
Then join us for a live panel discussion. Itβs free!
January PPG Advocacy Panel: 'How Can Guardians Help Make a Kinder World for Pets?'
β°Jan. 21, 2026/12:00-1:00 pm (ET)
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
The Science of Pricing: Math, Psychology, and Revenue Strategy for Dog Trainers
β°January 9, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Claim the Exact Formula for Charging What Youβre Worthβand Getting Clients to Say, "Yes."
#dogtrainingbusiness
π€Have you been thinking about starting a #podcast?
Join us for a live PPG webinar: 'How To Create and Grow a Successful Pet Podcast in 2026'- with Dr. @zazietodd.bsky.social
β°January 8, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...