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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 23h

Join us - FREE & open to the public!
Barriers to the Adoption of Humane Dog Training Methods with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
October 15, 2025 ⏰ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET)
More info & registration: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#dogtraining

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 1d

The October 2025 Feline Lounge! 🐱October 16 from 7:00-8:00 pm (ET)🐱 PPG members, register here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
An informal gathering where we talk about whatever comes up & support one another. The lounge is not recorded—what happens in the lounge stays in the lounge!

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 2d

On Demand: Behavior Teams – Professionals Working Together. Learn How You Can Get Involved:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
If you have questions after watching the FREE on-demand webinar, register for a live Q&A session. Dates & times are listed on the webinar calendar.
#collaboration

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 3d

Free PPG Member Monthly Webinar: 'Canine Aggression Case Study with Dr. C. Calder & Dr. S. Emmons'
✔️This is an ON-DEMAND webinar. Register and watch any time! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
✔️Grab your FREE webinar code before registering. The code can be found in your membership area.

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 5d

The #Virtual Brain Train – Now Boarding! 🧐Here's a preview of Fri., Nov. 14, 2025: 'Beyond Fear: Understanding the Deeper Impacts of Trauma on Behavior and Welfare'-Presented by Kristina Spaulding, PhD
All Aboard The Brain Train: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#behaviornerds

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 8d

October Chat & Chuckle – Chatting About The Credential Matrix with Niki Tudge
Oct. 9, 2025 ⏰2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
Join us on Zoom by registering here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
FREE & open to the public!
Let’s Review and Assess the Credential Matrix and Credentialing Options.

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 9d

'A Philosophical Divide: The Dilemma Facing Pets and Their People'
In the latest Pets and Their People blog post, Niki Tudge explores how the ethical divide in the pet training industry affects consumers of pet services and products.
Read more here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#pets

A Philosophical Divide: The Dilemma Facing Pets and Their People - Pet Professional Guild

A pet owner seeking a trainer is often in a highly emotional and stressful situation, dealing with a challenging behavioral issue. The ethical divide in the

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 10d

'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
Register today! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 11d

Pet Professional Accreditation Board Support Webinar – Thurs., Oct. 2, 2025/ 1:30 pm-2:00 pm (ET)
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Want to learn more about earning a new PPAB credential or transferring a current credential into PPAB? Join our FREE support call & bring all your questions!

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 12d

Do You Have a “Rescue” Dog?
"Let’s think about the labels we may use to identify our #pets, and how that could affect our goals and outcomes, as well as our relationships." - Daniel H. Antolec
Read more on the Pets and Their People #blog: www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#familydog

Do You Have a “Rescue” Dog? - Pet Professional Guild

Bruno and I have a request for you to consider. What if you stop referring to your dog as a “rescue dog” and just consider them a dog? Your

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 14d

How does your dog respond to noise?
PPG member Jenni Pfafman is conducting research on thunderstorm and fireworks-related noise sensitivity in #dogs. The study is for her master’s thesis and will hopefully help us better understand dogs with noise sensitivity.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2BDMTL6

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 17d

⏰Sept. 23⏰2-3 PM ET⏰
How Can We Help & Support You? Join Our *FREE* PPG Member Support Call! ⭐Register today⭐: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
✅Ask questions about our programs: PDA, PPAB, Doggone Safe, & more!
✅Learn about membership benefits.
✅Discuss current developments at PPG.

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 20d

In the latest BARKS article, the experts at dogbiz share tips for dog trainers who may be struggling with whether to niche down or be a generalist.
www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-...

Embracing Variety in Your Dog Training Business - Pet Professional Guild

In this article, the experts at dogbiz share tips for dog trainers who may be struggling with whether to niche down or be a generalist.

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 21d

The Virtual Brain Train – Now Boarding! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Here's a preview of Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Session Title: Attachment and Bonds
Your Presenter: Prof. Karolina Westlund, PhD, ILLIS Animal Behaviour Courses, helping animals thrive with people
#neurobiology

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 22d

📚NEW book club starting October 16!
The Positive Bookworm is PPG’s official members-only #bookclub and will be discussing ✨10% Happier by Dan Harris✨ from October 16 through December 18, 2025.
More info: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#meditation #NYTbestseller

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 22d

'Resilience Unleashed—How to Use Control Unleashed Pattern Games to Build Your Dog's Resilience' - with Jenni Pfafman
Day: ⏰September 18⏰Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Register today! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
PPG Member cost: $20 with discount code
Non-member cost: $30
#dogs #gamify

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 24d

An Examination of “Training as Enrichment” with Dr. Zazie Todd & Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
September 17 ⏰6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET)
Register for *FREE* to access the Zoom link: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Join us this Wednesday for a LIVE chat with Dr. Zazie Todd & Dr. Eduardo Fernandez.

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · 28d

❗⏰September 11, 2025 ⏰11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET⏰❗
Welfare Is 'Good', but Well-Being Is 'GRRREAT': A 'RUFFFF' Guide to Heavenly #Happiness in Pups and Their People
- with Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#Wellbeing

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Brain Train – A PPG #Virtual Event: Discover the Fundamental Language of the #Brain! Here's a preview:
'The #Science of Connection- A Deep Dive into Human–Animal #Attachment #Bonds'- w/ Dr. Kristyn Vitale
📣Now boarding!
More info: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#animalbehavior

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Sep 8

September Chat & Chuckle – Let's Talk Ethical Sheltering
When: September 11 ⏰2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
Register for *FREE* here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Join us to Chat & Chuckle w/ special guests!
...Where a Reasoned, Structured, and Passionate Exchange of Ideas Happens.
#shelterpets

September Chat and Chuckle - Lets Talk Ethical Sheltering - Pet Professional Guild

This month's topic is Ethical Sheltering

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Sep 7

NEW Pets & Their People blog: Reward-Based Dog Training: Your Questions Answered!
"...training and behavior programs should be conducted in a manner that encourages pets to enjoy training and become more confident and well-adjusted companions."-Niki Tudge
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...

Reward-Based Dog Training: Your Questions Answered! - Pet Professional Guild

Thank you for making the decision to invest this time in your pet’s education.

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join the PPG #Advocacy Committee for our *FREE* monthly event!
Your September PPG Advocacy Panel –🐴 Misunderstood Facts About #Equids🦓
When: September 17, 2025⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Register here to attend via Zoom: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

✨Hop Onto The Brain Train – A New #Virtual Event!✨
Register Today – Set up a subscription and pay over five months, or register and pay now. The Virtual Brain Train – Now Boarding:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#neurobiology #behaviornerds #animalbehavior

The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎉FREE PPG Member Webinar for September 2025🎉
The Science of Making Your #Kittens Happy- with Dr. @zazietodd.bsky.social
On-Demand Webinar: Watch as soon as you register:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Use the membership discount code you can find in your member area.
#WebinarWednesday

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The Pet Professional Guild @petguild.bsky.social · Sep 2

September Feline Chat & Chuckle with Ingrid Johnson
Topic: Cooperative Care Strategies for Medicating #Cats
When: September 19, 2025⏰3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (ET)
*FREE* Online Event! Register here for the Zoom link:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#cooperativecare #TrainingTipTuesday

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