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The Pet Professional Guild
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Compassionate, ethical and humane pet professionals.

Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, Governed by Ethics
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'From Guesswork to Science: Why the DMAIC Framework is a Game-Changer for Dog Behavior Consultants'
Presenter- Niki Tudge
⏰Jan. 27/12:00-1:30pm (ET)
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Elevate your consulting practice from an art form to a data-driven science. & Earn CEUs!
#MondayMotivation
January 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Chat & Chuckle – Chatting to Will Bangura of @dogbehaviorist.bsky.social about his book “Sniff to Soothe”
February 12, 2026 /2:00-3:00pm (ET)
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This month’s topic is the book recently published by Will, available here: a.co/d/iy4zih5
SNIFF TO SOOTHE: Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Through Structured Scent Work
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January 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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We want to know...How do YOU help make a kinder world for your #pets? Comment below⬇️
Then join us for a live panel discussion. It’s free!
January PPG Advocacy Panel: 'How Can Guardians Help Make a Kinder World for Pets?'
⏰Jan. 21, 2026/12:00-1:00 pm (ET)
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January 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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The Science of Pricing: Math, Psychology, and Revenue Strategy for Dog Trainers
⏰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 You’re Worth—and Getting Clients to Say, "Yes."
#dogtrainingbusiness
January 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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🤔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
⏰January 8, 2026/12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
January 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Join Niki Tudge: The Strategic Roadmap for PPG in 2026
Jan. 6/12:00 pm (ET)
PPG members, use your FREE member webinar code to register (when you are logged in).
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A special 40-min. event where PPG's founder & president unveils our 2026 strategic direction.
January 5, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Chat & Chuckle – A Look Back at 2025
January 8, 2026⏰2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
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Special guests – The audience. Come and join us🎉!
Chat and Chuckle - A Look Back at 2025 - Pet Professional Guild
Come and join us to Chat and Chuckle with special guests and our panel consisting of
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January 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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#HappyNewYear
December 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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January 2026: Ask Anything – Your PPG/PPAB Support Huddle Session
Discover PPG membership benefits & anything else you’d like to discuss.
Hosted by Rebekah King, Dayle Pierce & Debra Millikan
⏰January 16, 2026/ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET)
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December 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Behavior Teams-Come learn how this program is transforming case management & improving the lives of #pets and guardians across the #community. If you bring the energy, passion, & motivation, we will provide the systems & support! Discover more:
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December 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is proud to announce the appointment of Erika Liljefelt of @bekindtodogs.bsky.social and Tasha Attwood of @muttsnmischief.bsky.social as the new supervisors for its rapidly expanding Behavior Teams initiative.
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The Pet Professional Guild Appoints New Leadership to Expand Its Growing Behavior Teams Initiative
The Pet Professional Guild Appoints New Leadership to Expand Its Growing Behavior Teams Initiative. An initiative to encourage professionals to stop, think, and change the way behavioral professionals...
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December 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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🎀Season’s Greetings 🎀 As the year comes to a close, we wish you joy this season. May you find time for the people and pets who enrich your life, the conversations that nourish you, and the quiet moments that help you notice what matters most.
December 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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🎙️Now playing on the PPG podcast- Chat & Chuckle: Exploring Research Design with Dr. @zazietodd.bsky.social and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
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Tune in as Niki Tudge chats with Dr. Zazie Todd & Dr. Eduardo Fernandez about research ethics and individual methodology.
Chat & Chuckle: Exploring Research Design with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez - Pet Professional Guild
Tune in as Niki Tudge chats with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez about research ethics and individual methodology.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Misty Hampton looks at cat litter features that are important to people: clumping, dust, tracking, odor control, cost, & sustainability.
Choosing Litter: Part 2 – Comparison of Different Types of Cat Litter
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Choosing Litter: Part Two - Comparison of Different Types of Cat Litter - Pet Professional Guild
In Part One of this series of blog posts, we explored how to set up a preference test to help determine which litter your cats prefer. Now, let’s look at
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December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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✨Featured On-Demand Webinar✨: 'Understanding the Neuroscience of Learning and Memory' -with Simon Gadbois, PhD
Watch as soon as you register: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
🤓This webinar session was broadcast as part of the November 2025 Brain Train event.
#animalbehavior
December 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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'The Science of Pricing: Math, Psychology, and Revenue Strategy for Dog Trainers'- with Niki Tudge
January 9, 2026 ⏰12:00 - 1:30 pm (ET)
Register today:
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Claim the Exact Formula for Charging What You’re Worth—And Getting Clients to Say Yes!
December 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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'How To Create and Grow a Successful Pet Podcast in 2026' - with @zazietodd.bsky.social
When: January 8, 2026⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
If you’re thinking of starting a pet pod, this is how to get to episode 8 and beyond.
December 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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New Pets and Their People blog post- Fear-Based Fails: Why Shock Collars Damage Pets and Trust
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"Using aversive tools, like shock collars, carries several serious risks that undermine practical, humane training..." - Niki Tudge, PPG founder & president
December 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Join us for a FREE live event: 🐱December Feline Chat & Chuckle with Marci Koski – Paths To Becoming a Feline Behavior Consultant
When: December 19, 2025 ⏰3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ET)
Register for the Zoom link today:
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December Feline Chat and Chuckle with Marci Koski - Paths To Becoming a Feline Behavior Consultant - Pet Professional Guild
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat with Marci Koski  about paths to becoming a feline behavior consultant PPG
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December 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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New BARKS blog! Niki Tudge covers how to restructure your pricing, protect your income w/ solid policies, & market your services to attract the right clients.
From Hourly to High-Value: A Strategic Guide to Pricing and Packaging Your Pet Training Services
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From Hourly to High-Value: A Strategic Guide to Pricing and Packaging Your Pet Training Services - Pet Professional Guild
by Niki Tudge
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December 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Now Playing on the PPG #Podcast: Chat & Chuckle: The Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the Connection Between Pain and Behavior with Erika Liljefelt of @bekindtodogs.bsky.social
Relax and enjoy the lively discussion!
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Chat & Chuckle: The Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the Connection Between Pain and Behavior with Erika Liljefelt - Pet Professional Guild
Join your hosts, Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline, as they chat and chuckle with Erika Liljefelt of ⁠Relax, Rover⁠ about the Dynamic Dog
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December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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🎉December PPG Member FREE Webinar!
Understanding Personality in #Dogs: The Joint Roles of Emotion & Arousal-with Dr. Kristina Spaulding
ON-DEMAND webinar/Register in December - watch any time!
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CEUs: PPAB 1.5, PMCT 1.5, CCPDT 1.5, KPA 1.5, IAABC 1.5
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Chat & Chuckle: An Examination of Research Ethics and Individual Methodology with Dr. @zazietodd.bsky.social and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
⏰December 16, 2025/6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET)
FREE online event! Register for the Zoom link: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Chat and Chuckle: An Examination of Research Ethics and Individual Methodology with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez - Pet Professional Guild
Join me for a live chat with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez. We'll stream the session directly to our PPG Facebook page via Zoom.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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No shock. No choke. No prong. "Ethical training is synonymous with force-free and positive-reinforcement methods." Clear guidance and stance from The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social Kindness works! www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p... #happydog #dogtraining #forcefree
The Pet Professional Guild's Ethical Stance - Pet Professional Guild
Here at the Pet Professional Guild, we have a strong ethical stance on the behavior and training of both pets and their people.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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🎙️Now playing on the PPG podcast...
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Kristyn Vitale about comparing the interactions of #dog and #cat owners with their #pets.
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Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristyn Vitale About the Interactions of Dog and Cat Owners with Their Pets - Pet Professional Guild
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Kristyn Vitale about comparing the interactions of dog and cat owners
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December 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM