Pets and Their People

01/27/2025

'Speak! Write! Listen! Communication Skills for Dog Trainers' - with Elissa Orlando
Hurry! Register today: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/speak-write-listen-communication-skills-for-dog-trainers/

01/26/2025

Trade in your stressful, stale, or unsatisfying work for a living doing something you love—spending time with dogs. Become a professional dog walker!
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/divisions/pet-care-division/dog-walking-academy/

Become a Professional Dog Walker via The Pet Professional Guild.
This comprehensive and in-depth program was developed by dog*biz and is now hosted and managed by DogNostics for the Pet Professional Guild.
If you join PPG first, you gain a 25% discount code.

Checkout the program here https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/divisions/pet-care-division/dog-walking-academy/
Review the full program curriculum here. https://dognostics-career-center.teachable.com/p/dog-walking-academy

01/25/2025

In Case You Missed It...
Cat Not Using the Box? It Could Be the Litter Box Setup!
"Keep in mind that each cat is unique, with their own preferences and sensitivities. What works for one cat may not work with another cat." - Allison Hunter-Frederick of Allison Helps Cats
Read more:

Unwanted elimination is one of the most common behavioral reasons cats are surrendered to shelters.

01/24/2025

NEW POST!
What Role Does Your Dog Play in Your Life?
"Last summer, I read a market research report that reported that 76% of people in the US with pets strongly agree that pets are part of the family and that 17% agree that pets are family members." - Don Hanson, co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop
Read the post & participate in a survey for a chance to win a free gift! https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/what-role-does-your-dog-play-in-your-life/

01/24/2025

Please don't leave your dogs in a cold car. It's just as damaging as being in a hot one. Plan for the cold like anything else! A good barometer is if your nose and lips are starting to get really cold- the pads on your dog's feet and nose are feeling it as well.

01/22/2025

Are you a member of The Pet Professional Guild? Then, it's FREE to join the Positive Bookworm Book Club!

01/21/2025

*NEW POST!*
"Suppressing behaviors through fear, pain and intimidation is no solution" -Daniel H. Antolec of Happy Buddha Dog Training LLC
Read the post here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/your-brain-is-hardwired-to-generalize-fearand-so-is-your-dogs/

01/20/2025

The Pet Professional Guild is a great educational resource: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pet-owner-resources/

01/19/2025

Let's keep kids and pets Doggone Safe:

Be a Dog Detective – Dogs Do Not Like Hugs and Kisses
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/resource/be-a-dog-detective-dogs-do-not-like-hugs-and-kisses/

01/18/2025

Educational Event You Don't Want to Miss!
'Shelter and Rescue – A Training and Development Framework for Staff and Volunteers' -with Dr. Petra Edwards Animal Behaviour Consultant
Day: January 23, 2025 ⏰Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Register today! https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/shelter-rescue-a-training-and-development-framework-for-staff-and-volunteers-with-petra-edwards/
PPG Member cost: $20 with discount code
Non-member cost: $30
🤓Learning Objectives
•Develop an understanding of the key components of a structured, consistent training and development program for staff and volunteers
• Develop an understanding of the processes involved in implementing a brand-new structure and educational program

01/17/2025

Come and join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat about Senior Cat Care with Dr. Mary Gardner

01/16/2025

"Sometimes we feel like we have to micromanage every aspect of a dog’s life. Let your dog process and decide what feels most comfortable for them." - Debbie Sheridan of Debbie's 4 Dogs

https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/let-pets-decide-whenever-they-can/

01/15/2025

What People Skills Do Pet Professionals Need in order to Teach, Counsel, and Advocate?

01/14/2025

Did you know these facts about purring from Pam Johnson-Bennett?

Purring doesn't always mean happiness. Did you know these other reasons for purring?

01/13/2025

Circle Training©: An Innovative Approach to Training Dogs While Containing Them - with Jane Gerard
⏰Day: January 15, 2025 Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET
Register today! https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/circle-training-an-innovative-approach-to-training-dogs-while-containing-them/
PPG Member cost: $20 with discount code
Non-member cost: $30
Circles can be used in dog training for assessments, shelters, rescues, dog boarding, training, and daycare facilities. They are handy for aggressive dogs and those with a robust play style and feral and fearful dogs or dogs that are not trained on a leash.

01/12/2025

New On-Demand Webinar:
'Pet Bereavement – Précis of a Complex Journey' - with Debra Millikan
On-Demand Webinar- Watch as soon as you register: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/pet-bereavement-precis-of-a-complex-journey-with-debra-millikan/ -event-booking-form
Grief comes in many forms and so too do grievers. Having a basic understanding of not only the types of grief that people can encounter but the stages of grief through which many pass will help us support our clients, friends, family and even ourselves through the grieving process.

01/11/2025

In Case You Missed It...
The ‘Touch’ Cue: Its Many Uses and How to Train It
"Targeting is beneficial because it directs the dog to where you want them to go or what you want them to do with their body through cooperation." - Petrina Firth of Zigzag Puppy Coach
Read the post here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/learn-about-the-touch-cue-and-how-it-can-be-used/

01/09/2025

Tips for building trust for cooperative care from The Feline Consultant:
(Scroll down to the description for details.⬇️)

How do you get started?

Training a cat to voluntarily take medications usually starts out with a combination of being exited and nervous! 😻

Statistically, chances are high that your cat must take pills or other meds in their lifetime. Starting training early on, before it’s needed, usually pays off.

🧘‍♂️ Choose a quiet and comfortable location for the training. Cats like routine and predictability.

🍣 Find the high value reward. Cats must be paid in a currency they value if you expect them to participate.
Keep the irresistible treat for training only!

🛑 Get familiar with accepting a “no” or “not now” when working with your cat.

⏳Keep it sweet and short.

⚡️ Always work under threshold. Watch out for signs of discomfort in your cat. Desensitize instead of flooding.

Consider this exercise as building up a trust account with your cat. Trust is the basis of successful cooperative care.