Pet Industry Advocacy International

21/06/2024

Upcoming PPG Webinar - 'Talks with Dogs: How Our Body Language Affects Our Communication with Dogs' - with Suzanne Clothier
⏰June 22, 20243:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/talks-with-dogs/
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1, IAABC 1
✅Whether you’re a pro who needs new ways to help clients be their best, or a dog loving human who wants to communicate more clearly while removing common roadblocks to understanding, this webinar is for you!
📩Can’t make it to the live webinar? No worries! Once you register, your confirmation email will contain the link to access the live event and the recording after the event.

20/06/2024

Want to win a FREE ticket The Pet Professional Guild British Isles Summit?
Just follow the steps listed below and fill out this form to submit your entry! https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/DVoyA17a6a8545439n51fF

17/06/2024

A Webinar Sponsoring The Pet Training Science Alliance:
'Why Would Anybody Need a Dog Lawyer?' - with Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers
⏰June 20, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Hurry! Register today! https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/why-would-anybody-need-a-dog-lawyer-with-jeremy-cohen-boston-dog-lawyers/
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1
📩Can’t make it to the live webinar? No worries! Once you register, your confirmation email will contain the link to access the live event and the recording after the event.
🤓LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- The presentation centers on the top 6 pet related issues for which someone may seek legal assistance.
- We share through examples from our work, the ways a pet owner can benefit from a pet lawyer as well as ways to help themselves and avoid the need.
- We also focus on pet businesses as we all have the same clients and provide suggestions on how to resolve a grievance before it grows worse; again based on our own experiences with 5,000 calls from around the country.

14/06/2024

11/06/2024

🎉🎉Registration is Now Open!!🎉🎉
Celebrating Life Together - A Pet Approved Event: Help Provide the Antidote to Harmful, Aversive Training & Pet Care
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMPETITION
- VIRTUAL EDUCATION EVENT
- Great prizes!
- 3 Registration options
Details & Registration: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/celebrating-life-together-a-pet-approved-event/

10/06/2024

Want to win a FREE ticket The Pet Professional Guild British Isles Summit?
Just follow the steps listed below and fill out this form to submit your entry!
https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/DVoyA17a6a8545439n51fF

08/06/2024

Pet-Approved Event Sponsor Packages
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/your-pet-approved-event/sponsor-packages/
The Pet Professional Guild is hosting a special event for August and September: Celebrating Life Together – Pets and Their People Sharing Their Lives and Their Love!
Raising Awareness for Humane, Ethical, and Effective Pet Training and Care
Want to Get Noticed by Event Attendees? Join Us as an Event Sponsor!

07/06/2024

Please note *NEW DATE & TIME*
A Webinar Sponsoring The Pet Training Science Alliance
'The Art of Adolescence' - with Erin Lucier
⏰June 13, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ET)
Register & Support Science: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/the-art-of-adolescence-with-erin-lucier/
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1
✅This webinar explores the adolescent mind and explores games and socialization opportunities for optimal learning during this sensitive developmental period.
🤓Learning Objectives:
- The adolescent brain and how stress effects it.
- The why and how of continued socialization.
- Management strategies for surviving adolescence.
- Games for building a confident and engaged adult.

06/06/2024

There are behaviors your cat displays that you may not like, such as furniture scratching. Instead of viewing this as a destructive behavior and getting mad at your cat, redirect the behavior to a more appropriate object such as a claw-appealing scratching post. Remember, every behavior serves a purpose, even the behaviors you don't like. Identify what the cat gets from the behavior so you can create a better solution.

04/06/2024

Upcoming FREE, online event!
June PPG Advocacy Panel – The importance of empathy and compassion for pets –Why there is no need for violence – EVER
⏰June 19, 2024 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Live-streamed via The Pet Professional Guild public page.

Send a message to learn more

04/06/2024

Your from Choose to Train Humane with Annie Phenix:

31/05/2024

Be Part of The Change You Want To See!
Help Us - Let's Join Forces
Come and learn all about The Pet Professional Guild Advocacy Event in August. Join this FREE Meetup and learn how you can get involved and help provide the antidote to harmful and damaging advice and education.
⏰June 4 at 12 Noon ET
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/help-us-provide-the-antidote-to-harmful-aversive-training-pet-care-learn-about-celebrating-life-together/

Can’t make it to the live webinar? No worries! Once you register, your confirmation email will contain the link to access the live event and the recording after the event.

30/05/2024

🎉PPG British Isles Summit 2024
Because both knowledge and skills are mission-critical!
SUMMIT DATES: October 4-6, 2024 (Friday through Sunday)
LOCATION: Ogilvie Dogs, Isla Farm, 4 North Drove, Twenty, Bourne, PE10 0BJ
Register today! https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/summit-events/

🐾 Exciting News Alert! 🐾
We’re thrilled to announce that Veronica Boutelle from dogbiz will be presenting at the PPG British Isles Summit, happening October 4-6! 🎉 Don't miss out on this incredible event featuring top trainers in the pet industry.
🌟 Meet the lineup and secure your spot!

Register now: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/pet-professional-guild-british-isles-summit-2024/

29/05/2024

Theory Thursday
Eduardo's talk will introduce the Least Inhibitive, Functionally Effective (LIFE) approach to animal training methods.
You cannot miss that!
https://ppgaustralia.net.au/conference/PPGA24-Speakers

28/05/2024

The Pet Training Science Alliance – Research Project
'PTSA Research Findings. Shaping Canine Training: Insights from Professional Dog Trainers with Jamie DeLeeuw from Community Research+'
⏰June 10, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)
Registration & details: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/ptsa-research-findings-shaping-canine-training-insights-from-professional-dog-trainers-with-jamie-deleeuw-from-community-research/
If you participated in a PTSA webinar, then you are entitled to join this webinar for FREE!
🌠It’s not too late. If you want a seat at the table, register for any PTSA webinar before June 10, 2024, and you will receive your FREE Code to attend this webinar for FREE.
(CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1)

27/05/2024

PLEASE SHARE – Some people believe a dog training class is only for competition or working dogs and is not necessary for a pet, or companion dog. Others see training as nothing more than teaching a dog to sit and walk nicely on a leash. In my mind, dog training entails everything we need to do to ensure that our dogs can be included in our lives as much as possible and that they can have a long, enjoyable life free of fear, force, and pain. I have seen thousands of dogs since I started my career as a professional dog trainer in 1995, and the dogs that have been trained are typically the happiest and the dogs with the most freedom. – http://bit.ly/WhatIsDogTraining

26/05/2024

Help Us Provide The Antidote to Harmful, Aversive Training & Pet Care – Learn About Celebrating Life Together
Come and join us—you are welcome—to learn about our August 2024 Advocacy Event and how you can get involved.
⏰June 4, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Register for Free: here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/help-us-provide-the-antidote-to-harmful-aversive-training-pet-care-learn-about-celebrating-life-together/

24/05/2024

23/05/2024

Same here! Anyone else?

23/05/2024

The Pet Professional Guild 3-Day Virtual Education Advocacy Event! - AUGUST 16, 17 & 18, 2024
✨Call for Presenters!✨JOIN FORCES AND BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/your-pet-approved-event/presenter-packages/
⏰Submit your proposal by May 30, 2024!⏰
- Share your skills and expertise and promote your business!
- Teach a R+ skill, demonstrate a R+ training technique or share a R+ pet care procedure and explain its benefits.
- Raise Awareness for Humane, Ethical, and Effective Pet Training and Care.
- Help Provide the Antidote to Harmful, Aversive Training & Pet Care.

21/05/2024

Learn in a personal online consultation how to sow what you want to reap. www.dogidog.co.uk

20/05/2024

On-Demand Webinar: 'Predatory Behavior in Dogs' - Presented by Jean Donaldson, founder and principal instructor of The Academy for Dog Trainers
Watch as soon as you register!
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/predatory-behavior-in-dogs-with-jean-donaldson/
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:
This presentation will offer an understanding of predatory behavior in dogs as well as the strategy options for training and managing it.
What is our best bet for training a recall in a predatory dog without the use of aversive stimuli (R-)? And is it possible to improve a dog who is predatory towards resident cats?

20/05/2024

"Let's remember that respecting a dog's need for space is essential for their well-being and ours." - Yellow Dog UK
Scroll down for more info:

When dogs are happy, their owners are too! 🐾

Let's remember that respecting a dog's need for space is essential for their well-being and ours.

Happy dogs make for happier communities, so let's ensure we give them the respect and understanding they deserve.

Together, we can create a world where every pup feels safe and loved.
Join the Yellow Dog UK movement: yellowdoguk.co.uk

16/05/2024

A Webinar Sponsoring The Pet Training Science Alliance
'The Art of Adolescence' - with Erin Lucier
⏰June 5, 2024, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (ET)
Details & registration: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/the-art-of-adolescence-with-erin-lucier/
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1
✅This webinar explores the adolescent mind and explores games and socialization opportunities for optimal learning during this sensitive developmental period.
🤓Learning Objectives:
- The adolescent brain and how stress effects it.
- The why and how of continued socialization.
- Management strategies for surviving adolescence.
- Games for building a confident and engaged adult.

15/05/2024

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14/05/2024

This event was developed as an antidote to the onslaught of harmful advice for pet owners broadcast in local communities and on social media platforms.
Come join us and help us be a part of the solution!
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/your-pet-approved-event/presenter-packages/

The event was developed as an antidote to the onslaught of harmful advice for pet owners broadcast in local communities and on social media platforms.
Come join us and help us be a part of the solution!
www.PetApprovedEvent.com

13/05/2024

The Pet Professional Guild

🐶Professional Membership Benefits

When you join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) as a professional member, you enjoy proud affiliation with the only international membership association for both pet behavior and pet care professionals who subscribe to the view that aversive methods should never be used—or even deemed necessary—in the training, care or behavior modification of any animal.

🐴PPG is a prestigious, recognized membership organization with international reach throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Southern Africa. It is an organization that stands up for what you believe in and backs it up with the latest scientific research, peer-reviewed studies and ongoing advocacy initiatives.

🐈You join an organization of like-minded professionals where all members agree to abide by PPG’s Guiding Principles and Code of Ethical Conduct.

Checkout more than 30 benefits here

When you join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) as a professional member, you enjoy proud affiliation with the only international membership association for

12/05/2024

'10 Things Cat Behavior Consultants Wish Your Knew' - from Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior & Training

As a working cat behavior consultant, I repeat myself over and over again every day. I have compiled this list of some of the things I end up talking about the most.

1. If your cat is constantly begging for food, they’re hungry. Increase the frequency of meals to at least 4x a day and calculate how many calories they’re getting. An average 10 pound cat needs around 250 to maintain weight.

2. Don’t fall for the gimmicky litter or litter box. Your cat doesn’t want a Litter Robot or Pretty Litter or whatever. You do. 9/10 cats prefer a simple uncovered box with clay litter.

3. If you own multiple cats, your house needs to look like multiple cats live there. I know as soon as I enter a home if the cats are fighting or not based on the number of cat trees, beds, toys, feeding stations, litter boxes, etc.

4. I can tell you with 99% certainty that your cat is not displaying dominance with whatever behavior he is doing.

5. Play with your cat at least twice a day for at least five minutes. Even if your cat is just watching the toy, they’re playing. It counts.

6. The Jackson Galaxy cat introduction method does not work consistently enough to even be relevant. I could (and do with my clients) spend 90 minutes explaining exactly why and what to do instead.

7. Your cat can be trained to do anything using positive reinforcement. This includes cooperating for taking medication, having their nails trimmed, and going into a carrier. Punishment is primarily not effective because it doesn’t teach the cat good behavior. They don’t learn what they’re supposed to do instead.

8. The answer to your problems is ALMOST never to add another cat. It does help sometimes, sure. But often you just create more problems.

9. Cats thrive when given choices and they have a sense of control over their own lives. Use a consent test every time you interact with your cat (hold your hand out and wait for the cat to close the distance). Voila. You no longer get bitten during petting.

10. Learn body language, learn body language, learn body language. You’ll thank me.

Let me know if you have questions, and feel free to suggest your own!

(Reposted from Reddit)