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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 Stress to Success: Confidence Building for Fearful #Dogs'- with Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Day: November 19, 2025 ⏰Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
PPG Member cost: $25 with discount code
Non-member cost: $35
#stress #success #confidence
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Pet Professional Guild #News Release📣
Pet Professional Guild Appoints Dayle Pierce to Its Board of Directors
"Dayle brings a crucial international perspective to the organization's leadership."
Read the published release here:
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Pet Professional Guild Appoints Dayle Pierce to Its Board of Directors
Pet Professional Guild Appoints Dayle Pierce to Its Board of Directors. Dayle brings a crucial international perspective to the organization's leadership - PR13110514
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November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Chat & Chuckle ⏰ November 13⏰2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET)⏰
Topic: The Myths & Lies About +R/Force-Free Training. Let’s Dispel Them!
Hurry...Register for the Zoom link today. It's FREE:
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Special guests – The Audience!
Hosts -Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, Niki Tudge
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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⏰November 12 ⏰3:00-3:30 pm (ET)
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom. Register here for FREE:
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Let’s stop, think, and change how we work with our colleagues and clients. Join Behavior Teams!
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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If you're thinking of starting a podcast, I've got an upcoming webinar for the @petguild.bsky.social www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
How To Create and Grow a Successful Pet Podcast in 2026 with Dr. Zazie Todd - Pet Professional Guild
Podcasts are popular and still growing, so they are a great way to reach people with information about dog training and pet behaviour, and to build a profile
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November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Don Hanson explores some of the things you can do to minimize your dog’s stress. Read it here:
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How to Minimize Stress for You and Your Dog - Pet Professional Guild
We know our dogs can have a bond with us, and that means when we’re feeling down, it can negatively impact them. Likewise, our being happy can bring great joy
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November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Grab Your Brain Train Ticket. Register Now - Pay Later!
✨A Pet Professional Guild Virtual Event - ⏰November 10–14, 2025⏰
Don't miss the train! Register today! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
✔️Pay in 5 low monthly installments
✔️Proceeds benefit the Pet Training Science Alliance
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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In the latest Pets and Their People blog post, Daniel H. Antolec shares a story about the harmful unintended consequences affecting a dog whose family meant to keep her safe in their yard using an Electronic Containment System.
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Charlee’s Ordeal with an Electronic Shock Fencing System - Pet Professional Guild
When Charlee was adopted, her family wanted to keep her safe while enjoying their yard. So, they installed an electronic containment system (ECS). An ECS
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November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The Brain Train - Don't wake up on November 10, 2025, and realize you missed this train! Register today:
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A Pet Professional Guild Virtual Event ⏰November 10–14, 2025🤓Discover The Fundamental Language of The Brain – Neurotransmitters for Behavior Nerds
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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In Case You Missed It...
Halloween can be fun for us but stressful for #dogs. In this throwback post from Pets and Their People, Caroline Ward shares tips for enjoying the holiday…and keeping your canine friends safe too!🎃
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October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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November Chat and Chuckle – The Myths & Lies About +R/Force-Free Training. Let’s Dispel Them!
When: November 13, 2025 ⏰2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
Special guests: The Audience!
Cost: FREE
You can join on Zoom by registering here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Arriving Soon – The Brain Train!
Don't let this fantastic event pass you by!
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A PPG Virtual Event: Nov. 10–14, 2025
Discover the Fundamental Language of the Brain – Neurotransmitters for Behavior Nerds
Presentations & scientist-led group discussions daily.
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Why become a Pet Dog Ambassador with PPG?
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As a Pet Dog Ambassador, your clients become advocates for positive reinforcement. They can help educate others & demonstrate that practical training can be achieved without the use of fear, pain, or force.
October 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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PPG's Pet Care Division Team will be hosting a FREE live event on Zoom today at 3:30 pm ET to discuss the new handouts they are rolling out for #petcare providers & their clients, such as this checklist now available on the Pets and Their People #blog:
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Minimum Core Pet Care Duties Your Pet Sitter Should Provide: A Checklist for Clients - Pet Professional Guild
This resource is a product of the PPG Pet Care Division Team: Kat Frizzell, CPPS, FFCP, PFACCI, PLBS; Kristi Jones, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CET; and Roxanne
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October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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'From #Stress to #Success —Confidence Building for Fearful Dogs' - with Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Day: November 19, 2025 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
PPG Member cost: $25 with discount code
Non-member cost: $35
Details & registration: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
October 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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In the newest Pets and Their people blog post, Erika Liljefelt of @bekindtodogs.bsky.social asks, "Would You Know If Your Dog Was in Pain?" Discover the link between #behavior & pain, plus how to help:
Would You Know If Your Dog Was in Pain?
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Would You Know If Your Dog Was in Pain? - Pet Professional Guild
“Your dog wouldn’t be able to run like that if she was in pain.”
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October 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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⭐Free Online Event!⭐Pet Care Service Non-Negotiables: A Guide for #PetCare Professionals & Clients
Guest Speakers: The PPG Pet Care Division
⏰October 27, 2025/3:30 - 4:30 PM ET
This event is open to all. Register for the Zoom link here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#NewResources
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Professionals Working Together- Let’s stop, think, and change the way we work with our colleagues and clients.
Would you like to share cases, network, and receive support from professionals with diverse areas of expertise?
Learn How You Can Get Involved: www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/beh...
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Kind Alternatives to the Use of Shock
On October 22, the PPG #Advocacy Panel will discuss alternatives to the use of electric shock for the management & #training of #pets. Register to attend the live panel discussion. It’s free!
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#kindnessmatters
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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PPG Shelter and Rescue Division member Kim Monteith interviewed veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen van Haaften for BARKS recently. Read Bridging Training and Treatment: A Behaviorist’s Advice on Using Medications to Support Shelter Animals:
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#animalbehavior
Bridging Training and Treatment: A Behaviorist’s Advice on Using Medications to Support Shelter Animals - Pet Professional Guild
By Kim Monteith
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October 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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'Thriving Together: The Role of #Enrichment in #Behavior #Wellness' - with Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Day: October 22, 2025/Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
PPG Member cost: $20 with discount code
Non-member cost: $30
#animalbehavior
October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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New post - Book Review: Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs by Catherine Hepburn
"This 31-page picture book makes for a cute bedtime story..." -Rebekah King, vice president of Doggone Safe
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#books
Book Review: Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs by Catherine Hepburn - Pet Professional Guild
Is It Okay For Us To Play? A Guide for Safer Interactions Between Children and Dogs is the debut book of UK-based author Catherine Hepburn. It's a picture
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October 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Shelter & Rescue Division Membership Meetup
Topic: Overstimulation in #Cats & Relaxation for Resilience
Guest Speaker: Misty Hampton
When: October 15, 2025 ⏰1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)
PPG members, register for FREE: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Not yet a member? Join today!
October 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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'Learn How to Make Strong Reasoned Arguments: Improve Your #Advocacy While Taking the High Road' - with Niki Tudge
Day: October 16, 2025 ⏰Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
PPG Member cost: $20 with discount code
Non-member cost: $30
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
October 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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In the latest BARKS article, Niki Tudge shares pet industry marketing strategies:
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Pet Industry Marketing—Create Products and Services Clients Desire - Pet Professional Guild
By Niki Tudge
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October 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM