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Looking for a Dog Trainer or Behavior Consultant? Here’s What You Need to Know
by Niki Tudge Positive reinforcement (R+) and force-free training are based on the scientific principles of animal learning. They are widely endorsed by leading veterinary and animal behavior organizations. However, there are many common misconceptions and outright myths about this training approach, often perpetuated by proponents of older, more aversive methods. So, before you hire a dog trainer, or any professional who will interact with and care for your pet, here are some questions and answers about R+ and force-free training. Q. Is positive training just bribery? (Will my dog… Continued
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Looking for a Dog Trainer or Behavior Consultant? Here’s What You Need to Know
by Niki Tudge Positive reinforcement (R+) and force-free training are based on the scientific principles of animal learning. They are widely endorsed by leading veterinary and animal behavior organizations. However, there are many common misconceptions and outright myths about this training approach, often perpetuated by proponents of older, more aversive methods. So, before you hire a dog trainer, or any professional who will interact with and care for your pet, here are some questions and answers about R+ and force-free training. Q. Is positive training just bribery? (Will my dog… Continued
Fighting Like Cats and …Cats?
by Misty Hampton When it comes to multi-cat homes, a variety of factors may influence whether cats will get along in the long run. The initial introduction can be the deciding factor. New Cat Introductions A significant number of cats will fight when a new cat is brought into the home. In one survey, about half of the multi-cat households reported fighting between cats when the new cat was introduced. Cats who fought when they first met (biting or scratching) were more likely to still be fighting up to a year… Continued
What Can the Pet Professional Guild Do for You?
by Don Hanson Pet guardians are very important to us at PPG. Our goal is to help you provide the best life possible for your furry family members. This post is a companion to the PPG Advocacy Discussion Panel on July 16, 2026, An Introduction to Pet Professional Guild Resources for Pet Guardians. (Now available as a podcast episode.) This topic is for anyone who includes a pet, or several pets, as part of their family. And it’s also a valuable discussion for pet industry professionals, as it includes information… Continued
Pushy Equid? Here Are 10 Tips to Keep Positive Reinforcement Training Safe and Fun for Everyone!
by Michelle Martiya We have a growing body of knowledge proving that horses trained utilizing positive reinforcement learn faster, learn more complex skills, and are safer to work with than their counterparts trained using forceful methods. So, how do we prevent undesirable behaviors when training horses (and other equids) with food? Set yourself and your learner up for success by checking each of the items on the list below. Pushy Equid Checklist By giving voice to equids—and the people who work with them—we open a door to the complex, rich… Continued
Cat Adoption: Considerations for Multi-Cat Homes
by Misty Hampton Understanding cats’ natural behavior can help us create and maintain more peaceful multi-cat homes. A Look at the Lifestyles of Free-Roaming Cats Territory Cats are often thought of as antisocial, but that isn’t really accurate. Cats are solitary hunters. Their prey isn’t big enough to share. So each cat needs to establish their own territory for hunting. A cat’s territory is the area they will actively defend. Within the territory is the core territory, where the cat feels safe enough to play, eat, groom, and sleep, and… Continued
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