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The Pet Dog Ambassador Program: Show Your Clients the Value of Force-Free Dog Training in Everyday Living
by Niki Tudge For trainers and pet professionals, the Pet Dog Ambassador (PDA) program is more than just a curriculum—it’s a way to provide long-term value to your clients while upholding the highest ethical standards. The Professional’s Perspective: A Business-in-a-Box Are you dedicated to training the “real-life” skills that make a dog a joy to live with – walking on a loose leash, greeting people politely, and staying focused amidst life’s distractions? As a professional trainer, you can register for the PDA program and become an Instructor. If you are… Continued
Help Get the Whole Household on Board with Your Training Plan
by Veronica Boutelle In this article, the experts at dogbiz share tips for working with a committed client who’s training is being undermined by a skeptical partner. Ask dogbiz Q: Hi dogbiz, I’m working with a really great client who is totally committed to training her dog. The problem is that her partner is not on board at all. He ignores the training plan, uses completely different methods, and sometimes jokes that the dog “needs a firmer hand.” My client is frustrated and says she feels like she’s doing all… Continued
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Moving with Multiple Cats: A Case Study
by Misty Hampton Last year, after living in the same house for 13 years, we decided to move across town. I hoped this move would give us a fresh start as well as an opportunity to help our cats get along better. I want to share our story here, so that others who are planning to move can learn from our experiences. (We only moved a short distance, so I will not address long road trips, hotel stays, or air travel in this article.) Planning – Mapping Out Safe Rooms… Continued
Nothing Shocking About Being Kind to Animals!
by Niki Tudge When critics argue against the use of electronic shock collars, proponents often claim the tools are perfectly benign if used “correctly,” yet there is actually nothing surprising about the severe risks they pose. In fact, a collective look across the internet at the manufacturers’ own instruction manuals, safety disclosures, and legal guidelines reveals a laundry list of warnings that openly acknowledge the inherent dangers of these devices. Far from being harmless, the consumer guides and behavioral literature consistently highlight that putting a shock collar on a pet… Continued
Keep Calm and Kitty On: Relaxation and Resilience Strategies for Cats
by Misty Hampton The purpose of this article is to identify techniques and tools that can be used to help cats navigate stressful situations, and to develop the resilience to cope with stressors on their own, when you aren’t there to help them. With cats, it’s considered by some “normal” for them to hide under the bed all day when there are visitors in the house but, undoubtedly, that cat is experiencing stress. And, it’s well known that chronic stress negatively impacts health and longevity. The best way we can protect… Continued
The Pet Dog Ambassador Program: Show Your Clients the Value of Force-Free Dog Training in Everyday Living
by Niki Tudge For trainers and pet professionals, the Pet Dog Ambassador (PDA) program is more than just a curriculum—it’s a way to provide long-term value to your clients while upholding the highest ethical standards. The Professional’s Perspective: A Business-in-a-Box Are you dedicated to training the “real-life” skills that make a dog a joy to live with – walking on a loose leash, greeting people politely, and staying focused amidst life’s distractions? As a professional trainer, you can register for the PDA program and become an Instructor. If you are… Continued
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