PPG Inclusivity Committee Meetup with Annie Phenix of Phenix Advocacy Center
Join Niki Tudge, Inclusivity Committee Chair Lorena Patti, Dayle Pierce, and Rebekah King in this special episode featuring Annie Phenix, founder of the Phenix Advocacy Center (PAC). Annie shares information about the PAC and how you can create a life you don’t want to escape from as a canine professional (or a professional who works with any animal species). Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the lively discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the… Continued
PPG Advocacy Panel: No! to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs and Cats
In this episode, panelists on the PPG Advocacy Panel discuss electronic containment systems for dogs and cats. Your host/moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your panelists: Laura Donaldson, Sandra Machado, and Pat Miller Relax and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded August 20, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.
Chat & Chuckle with Joey Lusvardi About the PPAB’s New Feline Credential
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Joey Lusvardi of Class Act Cats about the Pet Professional Accreditation Board’s new feline credential! Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below to listen now! Recorded August 15, 2025
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez About Ethics in Pet Training
Listen as Niki Tudge chats and chuckles with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez about a very important topic—ethics in pet training. Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below to listen now! Recorded August 14, 2025
PPG Advocacy Panel: What My PPAB Credential Means to Me
In this episode, panelists on the PPG Advocacy Panel discuss what their Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) means to them. Your host/moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your panelists: Daniel Antolec and Kim Silver Click here to learn more about PPAB and the credentials they offer. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded July 16, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics… Continued
PPG Advocacy Panel: Navigating Pet Regret—Finding Solutions and Moving Forward
In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses ways to help families who are experiencing “pet regret” find solutions and move forward. Your host/moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your panelists: Kristi Benson, Dayle Pierce, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded June 18, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.
Chat & Chuckle with Dayle Pierce and Grace Peck About Separation Anxiety
Listen as Niki Tudge engages in a lively discussion with Dayle Pierce and Grace Peck about the separation anxiety in dogs. Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below to listen now! Recorded May 22, 2025
Hoof Care for Fearful Equids with Michelle Martiya
In this special episode, Niki Tudge hosts Equid Division Chair Michelle Martiya in a discussion about providing hoof care to fearful equids. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded May 21, 2025.
PPG Advocacy Panel: Avoid Pet Regret—Helping Families Find Their Ideal Pet
In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses ways to help families find their ideal pet … and avoid pet regret! Your host/moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your panelists: Tasha Attwood, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Pat Miller, and Dayle Pierce Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded May 21, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.
Chat & Chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen About Introducing Cats and Inter-Cat Aggression
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachovia-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen about introducing cats, inter-cat aggression, and other topics related to multi-cat households. Frania Shelley-Grielen is a professional animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and educator who holds a Masters Degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter College and a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from New York University, complimenting her insight into behavior with an in-depth understanding of the built environment. She is a licensed Pet Care Technician Instructor, a registered therapy dog handler, a certified Doggone safe Bite… Continued
Learn How to Get a Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) Credential
In this episode of the PPG Podcast, Niki Tudge and Rebekah King walk you through the process of getting a credential through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB). Whether you are transferring your current credential to a PPAB credential or earning a PPAB credential outright, Niki and Rebekah answer the most commonly asked questions about the process. Tune in now and get started on your journey to a PPAB credential! Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below… Continued
Chat & Chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen About “Behavior Matters for Cats and Dogs”
Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Frania Shelley-Grielen about her book, Behavior Matters for Cats and Dogs, winner of the Dog Writers of America’s “Best Behavior Book 2024” and the Dogwise “Best Book of 2024.” Niki and Frania discussed both the cat and dog sections of the book and snippets from the chapters on aggression, dog bite prevention, and some of the individual cat and dog skills. Frania Shelley-Grielen is a professional animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and educator who holds a Masters Degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter… Continued
Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez and Jenn Friedline About the Damaging Effect of Dog Trainers Dispensing Poor Advice on Social Media
Listen as Niki Tudge and Judy Luther engage in a lively discussion with Veronica Sanchez and Jenn Friedline about the damaging effect of dog trainers dispensing poor advice on social media. Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below to listen now! Recorded April 24, 2025
Chat & Chuckle with Emily Hall About Adventure Cats
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Emily Hall about adventure cats! Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below to listen now! Recorded April 18, 2025
PPG Advocacy Panel: How Do We Stay Motivated and Afloat During Challenging Times?
In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses ways to stay motivated and afloat during challenging times. Your host/moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your panelists: Laura Donaldson, Dayle Pierce, and Sam Wike Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded April 16, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.
Chat & Chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen About the Pet Services Industry
Listen as Niki Tudge and Judy Luther engage in a lively discussion with Frania Shelley-Grielen about the pet services industry. Frania Shelley-Grielen is a professional animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and educator who holds a Masters Degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter College and a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from New York University, complimenting her insight into behavior with an in-depth understanding of the built environment. She is a licensed Pet Care Technician Instructor, a registered therapy dog handler, a certified Doggone safe Bite Safety Instructor, and a professional member… Continued
PPG Advocacy Panel: Why Positive Reinforcement?
In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses why we use positive reinforcement in pet training. Your host/moderator: Kim Silver (filling in for PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson) Your panelists: Beth Adelman, Pat Miller, Debbie Sheridan, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Niki Tudge, and Dr. Karolina Westlund. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded March 19, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.
Chat & Chuckle About How to Teach Loose-Leash Walking
Join Niki Tudge as she hosts Jenn Friedline, Zuzanna (Zuzia) Kubica, and Veronica Sanchez in a lively discussion about how to teach loose-leash walking! Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below to listen now! Recorded March 27, 2025
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Susan Friedman About Behavior Analysis
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with the one and only Dr. Susan Friedman about behavior analysis. Click here to listen to the episode on your choice of platforms! Or simply click on the play button below to listen now! Recorded March 21, 2025
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Denise Johnson About Feline House Soiling
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Denise Johnson about house soiling issues in cats. Dr. Denise Johnson is a general practitioner of veterinary medicine and an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Certified Cat Behavior Consultant. Her special interests include behavioral health and low-stress handling. Her qualifications include Elite Fear Free Practitioner, Certified in Low Stress Handling–Silver, and Cat Friendly Veterinarian Certifications. In addition to being a certified member of the IAABC, she serves on their Ethics Committee and as a peer… Continued
PPG Advocacy Panel: The Importance of Ethics in the Pet Care Professions—It’s Not Just Tools
In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses ethics—what they are and why they are so important in the pet care professions. Your host/moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your panelists: Allison Hunter-Frederick, Dayle Pierce, Kim Silver, Holden Svirsky, and Niki Tudge. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded February 19, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.
Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez About the Cooperative Paws Service Dog Certificate Program
Join PPG Founder and President Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education, a PPG Corporate Partner, about her Service Dog Certificate (SDC) program. Rolling enrollment for the SDC program is back! You can now take the course any time that’s convenient for you. Listen to the episode for full details and more information about the program. Apply to the program by February 11 and get a free extra month to complete the course. Click here to learn more. Listen to the podcast here… Continued
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Mary Gardner About Senior Cats
Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Mary Gardner about all things senior cats! There is nothing better to Dr. Gardner than a dog with a grey muzzle or a skinny old cat! Her professional goal is to increase awareness and medical care for the geriatric veterinary patient and to help make the final life stage as peaceful as possible, surrounded with dignity and support for all involved. A University of Florida graduate, Dr. Gardner discovered her niche in end-of-life care and is a… Continued
PPG Advocacy Panel: What People Skills Do Professionals Need in Order to Teach, Counsel, and Advocate?
In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses the people skills animal trainers and behavior consultants need to teach, counsel, and advocate. Your host/moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your panelists: Kristi Benson, Dayle Pierce, Debbie Sheridan, and Sam Wike Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or, you can click on the play button below to listen to the episode now! Recorded January 15, 2025. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.
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