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To Save a Starfish: A Compassion-Fatigue Workbook for the Animal-Welfare Warrior (Book Review)

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Several of us who have animals as pets also volunteer or work in the animal welfare field at some point. You might give your time to an animal rescue or shelter, veterinarian clinic or hospital, or even animal control. Whatever your role, if you intend to stay in the field, you should consider adding “To Save a Starfish” by Jennifer A. Blough to your reading list. Burnout and Compassion Fatigue “To Save a Starfish: A Compassion-Fatigue Workbook for the Animal-Welfare Warrior“ is a self-care workbook designed to help its readers… Continued

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How to Book More Clients in Your Dog Training Classes

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by PocketSuite As a dog trainer, you give your all in a session, whether you have two students or ten. But, of course, you want to fill those spots to make that hour count. If you want to land more clients for your dog training classes, keep reading! We compiled these expert tips to show you how to book more clients for your dog training classes. #1 Optimize Your Dog Training Website Your website is the first point of contact for potential clients. A professional website goes a long way… Continued

How Writing a Book on Canine Behavior Changed My Life

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by Annie Phenix When my publisher’s acquisition editor called me out of the blue in July 2021 to ask if I would write a second edition to my first canine behavior book, The Midnight Dog Walkers, my immediate response was a firm “no.” I had many reasons to decline. I had removed myself from the arena, so to speak, and wasn’t active in training groups or going to conferences. I considered myself semi-retired, and while I still consulted with dog owners, my focus was not on the dog training industry… Continued

Upcoming Facebook Live Featuring Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta!

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  Please join us Friday, September 30, 2022 at 3 p.m. ET – Streaming Live on the Pets and Their People Facebook page! In this very special Facebook Live event for pet parents, Dr. Lisa Radosta, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, will be discussing pet behavior problems that require a veterinary behaviorist for help. We’ll also discuss what pet guardians can look for and do in preparation of a veterinary behavior program. Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Free Online Event Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB graduated from the University of… Continued

My Animal Is Not Food Motivated – AT ALL! [Your 9-point motivational checklist]

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By Ryan Cartlidge   Have you ever wanted to train an animal that was ‘not food motivated’? This challenge is something I have often heard people tell me over the years! And I always think to myself, “does your animal eat?” If the answer is ‘yes’, I’m curious if we can say it’s not food motivated. An alternative way to describe these animals could be to say, ‘they’re potentially not motivated by the kind of food you are offering, the way you are offering it and/or the context you are… Continued

BARKS Podcast with Cynophobia Specialist Stefani Cohen: January 21, 2022

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Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with licensed clinical social worker Stefani Cohen, about cynophobia, aka fear of dogs.  Stefani helps dog lovers and dog trainers understand more about the fear of dogs, as well as how to help both others overcome their fear. In 2020, she published her book, Overcoming Your Child’s Fear of Dogs, which is a step-by-step guide for parents based on exposure therapy using a live dog. Listen to the Podcast with Stefani Cohen on your choice of… Continued

Want Your Dog to Listen? Stop Doing This!

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By Yvette Van Veen Dog training often boils down to a single statement. “I want my dog to listen.” It’s a reasonable request and seems simple.  We ask our dogs to do something.  In return, we want the dog to listen to that request and respond in a timely manner.  Training is the process by which we teach our dog to do this. People are often disappointed when they wind up with dogs that only seem to listen some of the time.  They are disappointed that their dog only listens if they reach for a… Continued

Reading List for Dog Owners

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When I got my first dog in 1983 I knew nothing about living with dogs, so naturally I got a puppy.  Needless to say I knew even less about raising a puppy.  Samantha relied upon me to teach her, and I relied upon the only source available at the time: a book. If there were local dog trainers or puppy classes in particular I was unaware of them.  There was no internet to search nor a Pet Professional Guild to inform me.  I bought the best selling dog training book… Continued

Fear Free™ Vet Visits: A Feline Behavior and Training Specialist’s Journey

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By Victoria Blais Desperately visiting a veterinarian I had never seen before, I had a sick feeling in my stomach when I was encouraged to put on protective leather gloves to hold my highly anxious cat, Haddie.  My normally sweet, affectionate girl, flattened her ears, pupils dilated, as she leaned away from the doctor.  Reading her cat body language, I knew we should stop, but I reasoned, “This vet specializing in felines knows what is best.”  As the vet approached Haddie, whose tail was thrashing, a loud guttural, fearful sound… Continued

Pet Professional Guild Lines Up Canine Behavior Specialists for Podcasts on Breed Specific Legislation

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In light of ongoing events in Montreal, PPG podcasts will feature a host of dog training and behavior experts to explain why breed bans are ineffective in reducing frequency of dog bites Starting next month, Pet Professional Guild (PPG) is to host a number of canine behavior experts in a series of podcasts to discuss why Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is ineffective and potentially misleading. The move is part of PPG’s ongoing mission to deliver quality, up-to-date education on dog bite safety and force-free training and pet care to both… Continued

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Susan Friedman About Behavior Analysis

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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

Dogs Are Food Motivated – They Need It for Survival

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It’s our role to figure out what rewards work best in different situations! At DogNostics, we hold a two-day Pet Care Professional Certification workshop where a question that we often hear is, “How can I train a dog who isn’t food motivated?” At The DogSmith, we also encounter clients who say that their dogs are not motivated by food, so we thought that a blog regarding this topic would be useful for pet guardians. Is There a Health Concern? There are many reasons why a dog may sometimes not wish… Continued

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Denise Johnson About Feline House Soiling

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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

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Am I a Pack Leader…or a Human?

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I was a dog lover long before becoming a professional dog trainer, and when a television program first aired about dog training and behavior, on a major network that I trusted, I began watching episodes with the intent of learning more about dogs.  Conflict and Competition The essence of the TV program seemed to be founded on something called “dominance theory” and the personal charm of the star. What I heard throughout each episode were references to humans having to be the dominant pack leader to offset a dog’s inclination… Continued

Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez About the Cooperative Paws Service Dog Certificate Program

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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 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

All About Puppies & Kittens

Your Two-Day Virtual Event May 24 and 25, 2025 Learn About Preventing Problematic Behavior From the Onset Two Tracks – 16 Sessions – 14 Presenters Continued Education Units – Pet Professional Accreditation Board Puppy Track 8, Kitten Track 8, Both Tracks 16. CCPDT. Puppy Track 10, Kitten Track 8. IAABC Kittens Only  8 CEUs, Puppies Only 10 CEUs, Puppies & Kittens 16 CEUs Your Event Sponsors – Click Here To Learn More About Them Join us for a live two-day virtual event with Dr. Daniel Mills headlining a group of… Continued

What Role Does Your Dog Play in Your Life?

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Last summer, I read a market research report that reported that 76% of people in the US with pets strongly agree that pets are part of the family and that 17% agree that pets are family members. That is a total of 93%, which is something to be excited about as it suggests that most of us who share our lives with pets believe they should be treated as family. I am now in my 30th year as a pet care professional and feel fortunate to have entered this career… Continued

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Mary Gardner About Senior Cats

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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

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