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PPG Launches New Meetings for Members: “How Can We Help?”

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One of many benefits that professional members receive! PPG members, we invite you to tell us how we can best help and support you! Join our new members-only meetings to share your ideas and ask questions about the Pet Professional Guild, what we are working on, our programs, membership benefits, and much more. The 30-minute meetings will be held twice per month on the fourth Tuesday and second Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET and will be hosted by PPG Founder and President Niki Tudge. Members of PPG’s Steering Committee and… Continued

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Zazie Todd About the Five Pillars of Feline Wellness

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Zazie Todd, author of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, about the five pillars of feline wellness! Zazie Todd PhD is an animal behaviour expert and award-winning author. She got the world talking about happiness for pets with her first two books Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Her third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, will be published in October 2024.… Continued

Your Coaching Videos

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We have had some questions regarding this. So until the guide is updated please review the below Your coaching video must be between 15-18 minutes long with as few edits as possible.  We want to see the flow of your coaching.  We understand that to show a completed behaviour may take more than one session and are happy to accept observing coaching over a couple of different sessions. However, many cuts within the video will not qualify under this element of the assessment.

Chat & Chuckle with Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) About Play and Enrichment for Cats

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) about tricks, games, and enrichment for cats! Sassafras Patterdale (Lowrey) CPDT-KA is an award-winning author whose books have been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association to the Dog Writers Association of America. Sassafras’ books include Tricks In The City, Healing/Heeling, and Chew This Journal: An Activity Book For You And Your Dog. Sassafras is also the author of the Cat Writers Association Finalist book, Claw This Journal: An Activity Book for Cat Lovers. Sassafras is a Certified Trick Dog… Continued

PPG Advocacy Panel: Conversations About Compassionate Care and Connection with Dr. Karolina Westlund

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Don’t miss this special episode from PPG’s Advocacy Task force in its series, Conversations About Compassionate Care and Connection. These special Advocacy Panels feature a special guest and two co-hosts.  The special guest for this Advocacy Panel is Dr. Karolina Westlund! Your Co-hosts: Judy Luther and Debbie Sheridan Your Moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠ Chair Don Hanson This discussion is based on Dr. Westlund’s blog post, Animal Welfare and Her Fairy Godmothers: https://illis.se/en/animal-welfare-fairy-godmothers/ Learn more about Dr. Westlund’s course, Animal Emotions, here: https://illis.se/education/courses/animal-emotions/ Enjoy listening to the Advocacy Panel’s informal, free-flowing discussion! Listen to… Continued

Chat & Chuckle with Laura Monaco Torelli About Cooperative Care With Cats

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Laura Monaco Torelli about cooperative care with cats. Laura Monaco Torelli is the founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts in Chicago, Illinois. Her career began in 1991 with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, where she was part of the animal care team for beluga whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals, river otters, and penguins. After nearly a decade at the Shedd, she moved on to the San Diego Zoo and then Brookfield Zoo as a lead supervisory trainer. During her time in the… Continued

Pet Owner Members – Get Your $35 Discount on the Celebrating Life Together Event!

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That’s right! PPG Pet Owner Members get a $35 discount on registration options 1 and 3 for the Celebrating Life Together advocacy event! To get your discount code, log in and go to the Pet Owner Member Area. Click on the “Pet Owner Discounts” link in the right sidebar, then click on the discount card called “Celebrating Life Together – PPG Member $35 Discount Code.” After you grab your discount code, click here to register for the event. We can’t wait for you to join the fun!

PPG Advocacy Panel: The Most Misunderstood Facts About Cats and Their Behavior

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Join PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson as he hosts a clowder of feline training and behavior experts for a discussion about the most misunderstood facts about cats and their behavior. Your panelists for this discussion are Dr. Zazie Todd, Beth Adelman, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Holden Svirsky, and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison. Enjoy listening to the Advocacy Panel’s informal, free-flowing discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or simply click the ‘Play’ button below. Recorded July 17, 2024. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.

Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education

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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 coaching program. Veronica shares information about her Service Dog Coach certificate program that is opening for enrollment on July 30, 2024, and is only open for two weeks. Get your application in by August 1 to get the early-bird discount! The course begins August 27, 2024. Enrollment for this program opens only twice per year, so don’t miss your opportunity to… Continued

PPG Appoints Maria Karunuñgan as Vice Chair of Its Shelter & Rescue Division

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Please join us in congratulating Maria Karunuñgan as the new vice chair of PPG’s Shelter and Rescue Division! “I am excited to help support Division Chair Holden Svirsky and the PPG in this new role, and continue the volunteer efforts and collaboration that I have been a part of since this division was formed in 2017.”  Maria Karunuñgan, PhD, CTC, CSAT, has spent nearly 10 years working in different behavior and training capacities for various shelters and rescues in the Northern California Bay Area, including the East Bay SPCA, Joybound… Continued

Chat & Chuckle with Grace Taylor About Collaborating with Cat Sitters

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Grace Taylor about collaborating with cat sitters to promote your business. Grace Taylor is the owner of Furever Friends Catsitting in Baltimore, Maryland. With a deep passion for animal welfare, she has been actively involved in cat rescue and fostering for many years, specializing in neonates. Grace has fostered over 180 cats and kittens, dedicating her life to providing loving homes and care for the most vulnerable felines. Listen to the podcast on a choice of platforms here.… Continued

PPG Advocacy Panel: The Importance of Empathy and Compassion in Animal Training—Why There Is No Need for Violence … Ever

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel addresses these important questions: Your Moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠ Chair Don Hanson Your Panelists: Daniel Antolec, Pat Miller, Dayle Pierce, Holden Svirsky, Melissa Taylor, Jennifer Van Valkenburg, and Sam Wike Enjoy listening to the Advocacy Panel’s informal, free-flowing discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or simply click the ‘Play’ button below. Recorded June 19, 2024. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.

PPG Appoints Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as Feline Division Vice Chair

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Please join us in congratulating Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as the new vice chair of PPG’s Feline Division! “I am thrilled to accept the role of vice chair of the Feline Division at the Pet Professional Guild,” said Joanna. “In this position, I will be dedicated to advancing feline welfare through education, advocacy, and support for other cat professionals. Together we will strive to improve the lives of cats and strengthen the bond between pets and their guardians.” Joanna is a Houston-based dog and cat trainer and behavior consultant. She started on… Continued

Welcome Corporate Partners

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Welcome to your Corporate Partner Member Area. Here, you will find your badges, benefit guide, and benefit matrix. We will also post here any information regarding our Corporate Partner Meetups on Zoom.

Learn All About Celebrating Life Together—PPG’s 2024 Advocacy Event!

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Listen to this 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!  Listen to the podcast on a choice of platforms here. Or simply click on the “play” button below. Recorded June 4, 2024

PPG Advocacy Panel: How Do We Turn Prospects Into Clients?

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses ways to turn prospects into clients. Your Moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠ Chair Don Hanson Your Panelists: Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Debbie Sheridan, and Sam Wike Enjoy listening to the Advocacy Panel’s informal, free-flowing discussion! Listen to the podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or simply click the ‘Play’ button below. Recorded May 15, 2024. Find out more about future Advocacy Panel topics and dates.

Chat & Chuckle with Michelle Martiya About Working With Hybrid Cats

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Savannahs and Bengals (and spraying) … oh my! Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Michelle Martiya about working with hybrid cats! Michelle Martiya is an ABI certified exotic animal trainer who works with canines, equids, and exotic species. Michelle specializes in connecting and building relationships with fearful and feral equids, combining her natural ”way” with animals and her many years of experience, with a robust education in animal behavior and training. Michelle’s animal experience includes both domestic and exotic species, and she currently coaches… Continued

Pet Professional Guild Announces New Event Titled Celebrating Life Together—A Pet-Approved Event

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paula GarberEmail: [email protected]: petprofessionalguild.comSocial Media: Facebook, Twitter Pet Professional Guild Announces New Event Titled Celebrating Life Together—A Pet-Approved EventThe August event includes a three-day virtual education event and a month-long community outreach competition whose aim is to saturate social media and local communities with fun, effective pet training and care protocols for pet professionals and pet owners. The Villages, Fla. – May 10, 2024 — The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has announced a two-part event called Celebrating Life Together—A Pet-Approved Event to raise awareness for humane,… Continued

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