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
Chat and Chuckle. June 2025. The Ethical Approach To Placing Rescue and Shelter Pets.
June 26, 2025
Member ONLY Registration. Topic: The Ethical Approach To Plaing Rescue and Shelter Pets Non-members can Watch The Live stream from the Pet [...]
June 2025 Corporate Partner Networking Meeting
June 18, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Your Facebook “Recipe”: 10 Tips to Get Seen, Get Engagement, and Get Booked with Derek Snow
July 22, 2025
Webinar Description If you’re posting on Facebook but not getting the traction (or clients) you want, this training is for you. Learn 10 [...]
Shelter & Rescue Division Membership Meetup – Dogs’ Emotions in the Shelter
June 11, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Canine Division Membership Meetup – Canine Division Membership Meetup – Sniffing Out Social Media Success Tracey Lee Davis
June 26, 2025
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Can We Train Pet Dogs to Find Invasive species and Save our Environment With Melissa McCue-McGrath
June 26, 2025
Webinar Description In April of 2023, researchers at Texas Tech and Virginia Tech teamed up to run a proof-of-concept study - could pet [...]
Learn About The Pet Professional Guild It’s Programs, Products and Member Support
May 28, 2025
Webinar Description Come and learn about the Pet Professional Guild. This event is open to members and those thinking about joining PPG In [...]
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
September 12, 2025
Join Behavior Teams A New Program to Help and Support You Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun [...]
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
September 26, 2025
Join Behavior Teams A New Program to Help and Support You Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun [...]
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
October 10, 2025
Join Behavior Teams A New Program to Help and Support You Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun [...]
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
October 24, 2025
Join Behavior Teams A New Program to Help and Support You Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun [...]
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
November 7, 2025
Join Behavior Teams A New Program to Help and Support You Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun [...]
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
November 21, 2025
Join Behavior Teams A New Program to Help and Support You Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun [...]
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
December 5, 2025
Join Behavior Teams A New Program to Help and Support You Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun [...]
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.
