Chat and Chuckle: Talking Heart Rate Variability with Dr. Dean Hart
Tune in as Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Rebekah King are joined by special guest Dean Hart, PhD for a fascinating discussion about Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in dogs. Discover what HRV measures, how it reflects physiological stress and recovery, and why it’s a game-changer for evaluating animal welfare and well-being. Come away with actionable low-stress strategies and practical, welfare-centered takeaways for groomers, trainers, and pet professionals to minimize arousal, prevent distress, and build true cooperative care. Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or… Continued
PPG Announces New Corporate Partner: The Muzzle Movement
The Pet Professional Guild has announced a new corporate partnership with The Muzzle Movement. The Muzzle Movement was founded by Clara Hewson in April 2022 with the mission to shake up the outdated muzzle market and change the public perception of muzzled dogs by designing good-looking, ethical muzzles. Read the full news release, and go to The Muzzle Movement’s website to shop for their amazing muzzles!
Learn All About Celebrating Life Together—PPG’s 2024 Advocacy Event!
Click below to watch a fun-filled discussion about PPG’s upcoming advocacy event, Celebrating Life Together, taking place in August and September 2024! Learn how you can help raise awareness for humane, ethical, and effective pet training and care, and win amazing prizes! Recorded June 4, 2024
PPG’s New Pet Training Science Alliance Program
Join Niki Tudge, Jean Donaldson, Judy Luther, and Rebekah King as they gather to officially launch PPG’s new Pet Training Science Alliance (PTSA)! Learn about what the program is, how the program works, and how you can help support it as an educator or as a learner. Stay up to date on the latest PTSA projects here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/Pet-Training-Science-Alliance Listen to the podcast on a choice of platforms here. Or simply click on the “play” button below. Recorded September 25, 2023
PPG’s Ethics Review Process—A Reminder
Professional ethics are of utmost importance here at PPG, and we take reports about ethics violations very seriously. PPG’s ethics review process is detailed and confidential, and has worked exceptionally well since it was created more than 12 years ago. However, in order for PPG’s Ethics Committee to investigate an ethics violation report, the person making the report must provide complete information and evidence to support their claim. For legal, ethical and other reasons, PPG can’t investigate ethics complaints based on hearsay. Read more about PPG’s ethics review process and requirements… Continued
The PPG 2023 Summit Save The Date!
Homeward Bound – Transitioning Pets into Their New Homes Save The Dates Fun & Enriching Education for Pets & Their People Dates Nov 1-5, 2023, Arizona Humane Society 2023 Presentation Topics Homeward Bound Matchmaking 101: Pairing the Right Pet With the Best Home Welcoming a New Pet: Reality, NOT “Reality TV” Look, Listen and Learn: Teaching People What Their Pets Are Telling Them Animal Husbandry: Top 10 Important Skills & Knowledge for Clients From Cautious to Confident: Fun and Games for Shy Pets AND Their People Simplifying Shaping Skills… Continued