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
Scholary Circle: Extending animal training ethics: A LIFE model expansion with Eduardo J. Fernandez and Lauren I. Novack
November 29, 2026
Scholarly Circle How These Events Work The Scholarly Circle is PPG’s members-only academic paper reading group. Members register and receive a link to [...]
Scholary Circle: Use of Classical Conditioning and Differential Reinforcement via a Treat Dispenser in Combination with Behavior Medication to Treat Separation Related Problems; A Case Study with Jenn Gavin
November 10, 2026
Scholarly Circle How These Events Work The Scholarly Circle is PPG’s members-only academic paper reading group. Members register and receive a link to [...]
Positive Bookworm Club – When Pigs Fly – Training Success With Impossible Dogs by Jane Killion
October 30, 2026
The Positive Bookworm is PPG’s official members-only book club and reads four books per year. The selected books are relevant to the animal [...]
Shelter & Rescue Division Membership Meetup – Melissa McCue-McGrath
October 5, 2026
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Through a Dog’s Eyes, Ears and Nose: Sensory Biology for Better Communication and Learning with Dean Hart
October 15, 2026
Webinar Description Dogs don’t perceive the world the way we do, their senses gather, prioritise and interpret information in different proportions and through [...]
State Before Behaviour: Rebuilding Your Sessions Around Co-Regulation – with Nina Fotara
December 4, 2026
The Regulation First Model and The Shift That Changes What You Do In The First Two Minutes of a Session Your Webinar Description: [...]
Errorless Shaping Building Behavior the LEGO Way with Agnieszka Janarek
November 13, 2026
Your Webinar Description: Transform Your Shaping from Guesswork to Fluent Precision Shaping is often celebrated as one of the cleanest, most empowering tools [...]
Wait. A Different Approach to Teaching Duration with Agnieszka Janarek
November 2, 2026
Your Webinar Description: Tired of watching your dog fidget, break position, or cycle through random behaviors the second you try to build duration? [...]
Understanding Genetics Through the Behavioural Toolkit Analogy & Genetics in Practice: Behaviour, Arousal, Sensitivity, and Motor Patterns wiht Dean Hart
November 30, 2026
Two Live Webinars. Register and Receive Both Sessions - Live or Recorded- Your Choice! Webinar One: November 9, 2026 Understanding Genetics Through the [...]
Understanding Genetics Through the Behavioural Toolkit Analogy & Genetics in Practice: Behaviour, Arousal, Sensitivity, and Motor Patterns wiht Dean Hart
November 9, 2026
Two Live Webinars. Register and Receive Both Sessions - Live or Recorded- Your Choice! Webinar One: November 9, 2026 Understanding Genetics Through the [...]
Chat and Chuckle – 4 Biz Sticking Points, Unstuck: dogbiz tips + your questions answered
October 7, 2026
Come and join us to chat and chuckle with dog*biz - Hosted by Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Niki Tudge Individual Session Information [...]
Learn to Build Powerful Marketing Campaigns with Niki Tudge
September 23, 2026
Webinar Description Are you ready to move beyond "random acts of marketing" and start building a sustainable engine for growth? Join Niki Tudge [...]
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.
