A key mission of the Pet Professional Guild is to build an international coalition of competent and ethical pet service professionals who can
create widespread industry transparency regarding the use and purpose of commercially available pet training and care tools and equipment.
Pet Professional Guild
Events
Equid Division Membership Meetup – Behavioral differences between horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras
November 21, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Shelter & Rescue Division Membership Meetup – Large Intake & Seizures: Behind the Scenes with Kim Monteith
December 18, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Collaborate, Connect and Communicate. How to Kick Start Your Referral Marketing Using Lunch and Learn Sessions
January 21, 2025
Webinar Description It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows - Epictetus As small business owners, [...]
Make 2025 Your Most Productive Year Yet! – How to set goals, assign financial targets and get things done with Niki Tudge
December 12, 2024
Webinar Description Many of us spend time working in a hectic manner and just achieving urgent but not always important tasks. Yet to [...]
What Is A Companion Animal Death Doula and Why I Added It To My Behavior Practice with Kate LaSala
December 4, 2024
Members use the code found in your PPG Membership Area. Webinar Description Sharing your life with animals means saying goodbye to them. Kate [...]
How Can We Help? Your PPG Membership Meeting – The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month
November 26, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Pet Professional Accreditation Board – September Support Call For Those Interested or Those Applying
September 12, 2028
Your Pet Professional Accreditation Support Call If you are interested in transferring a current credential into PPAB or taking one of the PPAB [...]
November PPG Advocacy Panel – Talking Pet Obesity
November 20, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Why Become A Member
PPG’s guiding principles provide a direct path forward for the industry while supporting professional autonomy,
encouraging its members to approach training and care as they wish while working within PPG’s guiding principles.
PPG is a great educational resource for pet owners
Pet owners are very important to us here at PPG. Our goal is to help pet owners provide the best life possible for their furry family members. Members focus on the pets and owners' physical, emotional, and behavioral welfare.
compassionate, ethical and humane pet professionals
PPG promotes the use of positive training methods, both personally and professionally, and holds that all training should be conducted in a manner that encourages pets and their owners to enjoy the process, leading to more confident and well-adjusted families.
specific, measurable and forward-thinking
PPG members optimize the use of applied behavior analysis to systematically identify and resolve problem behaviors using the least aversive and intrusive training methods, tools and equipment. The key focus is on ensuring pets are relaxed and happy during training and care procedures.
members actively discourage using fear, force or pain
PPG members actively recommend against the use of any training tools and equipment whose purpose or intent is to interrupt or redirect behavior using fear, force or pain. Overwhelming scientific evidence presented through our Position Statements supports our Guiding Principles.
providing information at the forefront of science and ethics
PPG promotes scientifically researched methods of training and behavior modification that are the least intrusive and most effective, both to its members and the pet-owning community at large.
Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, Governed by Ethics
PPG members are committed to demonstrating integrity, compassion and an uncompromising commitment to excellence in the care and support of clients and their pets.
Divisions
Under each division, you will find some great resources, events, and other division-specific information and resources.
The Pet Professional Guild Programs
Members are eligible to join these programs at a substantial discount. Each of these programs has membership offerings.
