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
Thriving Together – The Role of Functional Enrichment in Behavior Wellness with Louise Stapleton-Frappell
October 22, 2025
Webinar Description Functional enrichment is far more than toys and treat-dispensing puzzles. It’s a cornerstone of behavioral wellness and a vital component of [...]
Resilience Unleashed – How to use Control Unleashed pattern games to build your dog’s resilience
September 18, 2025
Webinar Description Resilience is the ability to recover from stressful events and situations. Control Unleashed pattern games provide the perfect framework for teaching [...]
Inclusivity Committee Membership Meetup – Creating a life you don’t want to escape from as a Canine Pro
August 15, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
An Examination of Ethics In Pet Training with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
August 14, 2025
Your PPG Chat and CHuckle Join me for a live chat with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez. We'll stream the session [...]
August 2025 Feline Lounge
August 21, 2025
The Feline Lounge Member ONLY Registration. Hosted by Beth Adelman, the Feline Lounge is an informal gathering where we talk about [...]
Strategic Case Planning and Execution for Fear Stranger Aggression in the Home Environment for Pet Professionals
September 4, 2025
Webinar Description One of the most challenging cases in behavior modification is working with a client and their fearful or aggressive dog around [...]
A ‘RUFFFF!’ Guide to Awesome Sleep in Pups and Their People! with Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor
August 12, 2025
Webinar Description Companion dogs and their humans are intimately linked through the delicate synchronization their internal biological rhythms. These internal rhythms are further [...]
Welfare is ‘Good’, but Well-being is ‘GRRREAT!’: A ‘RUFFFF’ Guide to Heavenly Happiness in Pups and Their People! with Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor
September 11, 2025
Webinar Description We humans believe that we are very good at objectively quantifying ‘well-being’ and ‘happiness’ in both ourselves and in the other [...]
The Virtual Brain Train – Now Boarding
November 10, 2025
Discover The Fundamental Language of The Brain - Neurotransmitters for Behavior Nerds Your Experts PhD Simon Gadbois, Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor, Dr. Laura [...]
September PPG Advocacy Panel – Misunderstood Facts About Equids
September 17, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
August PPG Advocacy Panel – No! to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs & Cats
August 20, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
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.