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
August Feline Chat and Chuckle with Sassafras Lowrey
August 23, 2024
Member ONLY Registration. Non-Members Can Watch The Live Steam from The Pet Professional Guild Facebook Page Come and join Laura Cassiday and [...]
Scholarly Circle – Saving Normal: A new look at behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters
September 10, 2024
Scholarly Circle Academic Paper Abstract In this review, we challenge the perception that behavioral incompatibilities are an important factor driving relinquishment of dogs [...]
Those Pet Parents with Their Fur Babies Were Right All Along: Research on anthropomorphism has practical applications for pet pros with Janis Bradley
October 17, 2024
Webinar Description If we want to motivate people to treat their dogs more kindly, we must embrace science based anthropomorphism. A quiet revolution [...]
S.A.F.E. Method for Managing Separation Anxiety with Lynn Brearey
September 11, 2024
PPG Member FREE Webinar September 2024 PPG Members use your monthly code for September to register for this webinar Webinar Description Separation Anxiety [...]
Putting Relationships First. Cooperative Training and Permission for Procedures with Melanie Watson
October 24, 2024
Webinar Description This presentation will educate the audience on possibilities. It's real-time training, sometimes under challenging circumstances. The horses featured in this [...]
August Corporate Partner Networking Meeting
August 13, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Frustration Elicited Aggression- what is it, how it occurs and how to stop it with Shannon Riley
September 19, 2024
Webinar Description Frustration Elicited aggression can occur in all animals, including humans. When a learner or teacher gets frustrated, they can begin to [...]
Deep Dive Into Trauma and How It Affects Dogs and Their Humans with Shannon Riley
August 21, 2024
Webinar Description The word “trauma” is being used a lot these days. It is great that there is more awareness that trauma exists [...]
FREE Member Webinar July 2024 Can You Help Me Train My Service Dog with Sharon Wachsler
July 18, 2024
Webinar Description Are you a pet trainer who gets requests for help with service dog training? Whether your clients are asking for private [...]
Is Intermittent Reinforcement Always Good? with Shannon Riley
August 8, 2024
Webinar Description Intermittent reinforcement is a common method used in positive dog training. For mot trainers, continuous reinforcement is recommended until the learner [...]
August PPG Advocacy Panel – Conversations about Compassionate Care & Connection with Dr. Karolina Westlund
August 21, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
July PPG Advocacy Panel – The Most Misunderstood Facts About Cats and Their Behavior
July 17, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
Equid Division Membership Meetup – Talking Credentialing and Certification for R+ equine trainers
July 18, 2024
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
July Feline Chat and Chuckle with Laura Monaco Torelli
July 19, 2024
Member ONLY Registration. Non-Members Can Watch The Live Steam from The Pet Professional Guild Facebook Page Come and join Laura Cassiday and [...]
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.