A key mission of the Pet Professional Guild is to build an international coalition of competent and ethical pet service professionals who can
create widespread industry transparency regarding the use and purpose of commercially available pet training and care tools and equipment.
Pet Professional Guild
Events
A Dance, Not a Duel: The Gentle Art of Motivational Interviewing
November 28, 2025
Webinar Description Come and explore a new model for communication, collaborating, and managing change through training and behavior programs. Imagine your friend is [...]
November PPG Advocacy Panel: Advocacy When Pet Professionals Are Pet Parents Too
November 19, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Barriers to The Adoption of Humane Dog Training Methods with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
October 15, 2025
Your PPG Chat and CHuckle Join me for a live chat with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez. If you register, you [...]
Pet Professional Accreditation Board Support Webinar – Thursday
November 6, 2025
Your Pet Professional Accreditation Support Call If you are interested in transferring a current credential into PPAB or taking one of the PPAB [...]
Pet Professional Accreditation Board Support Webinar – Thursday
December 4, 2025
Your Pet Professional Accreditation Support Call If you are interested in transferring a current credential into PPAB or taking one of the PPAB [...]
Pet Professional Accreditation Board Support Webinar – Thursday
January 1, 2026
Your Pet Professional Accreditation Support Call If you are interested in transferring a current credential into PPAB or taking one of the PPAB [...]
Pet Professional Accreditation Board Support Webinar – Thursday
February 5, 2026
Your Pet Professional Accreditation Support Call If you are interested in transferring a current credential into PPAB or taking one of the PPAB [...]
Pet Professional Accreditation Board Support Webinar – Thursday
March 5, 2026
Your Pet Professional Accreditation Support Call If you are interested in transferring a current credential into PPAB or taking one of the PPAB [...]
October PPG Advocacy Panel: Kind Alternatives to the Use of Shock Collars & Aversives
October 22, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
December 2025 Feline Lounge
December 18, 2025
The Feline Lounge Member ONLY Registration Hosted by Beth Adelman, the Feline Lounge is an informal gathering where we talk about [...]
November 2025 Feline Lounge
November 20, 2025
The Feline Lounge Member ONLY Registration Hosted by Beth Adelman, the Feline Lounge is an informal gathering where we talk about [...]
October 2025 Feline Lounge
October 16, 2025
The Feline Lounge Member ONLY Registration Hosted by Beth Adelman, the Feline Lounge is an informal gathering where we talk about [...]
Why Become A Member
PPG’s guiding principles provide a direct path forward for the industry while supporting professional autonomy,
encouraging its members to approach training and care as they wish while working within PPG’s guiding principles.
PPG is a great educational resource for pet owners
Pet owners are very important to us here at PPG. Our goal is to help pet owners provide the best life possible for their furry family members. Members focus on the pets and owners' physical, emotional, and behavioral welfare.
compassionate, ethical and humane pet professionals
PPG promotes the use of positive training methods, both personally and professionally, and holds that all training should be conducted in a manner that encourages pets and their owners to enjoy the process, leading to more confident and well-adjusted families.
specific, measurable and forward-thinking
PPG members optimize the use of applied behavior analysis to systematically identify and resolve problem behaviors using the least aversive and intrusive training methods, tools and equipment. The key focus is on ensuring pets are relaxed and happy during training and care procedures.
members actively discourage using fear, force or pain
PPG members actively recommend against the use of any training tools and equipment whose purpose or intent is to interrupt or redirect behavior using fear, force or pain. Overwhelming scientific evidence presented through our Position Statements supports our Guiding Principles.
providing information at the forefront of science and ethics
PPG promotes scientifically researched methods of training and behavior modification that are the least intrusive and most effective, both to its members and the pet-owning community at large.
Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, Governed by Ethics
PPG members are committed to demonstrating integrity, compassion and an uncompromising commitment to excellence in the care and support of clients and their pets.
Divisions
Under each division, you will find some great resources, events, and other division-specific information and resources.
The Pet Professional Guild Programs
Members are eligible to join these programs at a substantial discount. The Pet Professional Accreditation Boad offers several options for accreditation.