
Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas of dogbiz
Join PPG's Kelly Fahey and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas of dogbiz about their THRIVE! program.
THRIVE! is an online program of dogbiz’s that provides group coaching and a supportive community to help R+ dog trainers and ...

Chat & Chuckle with Laura Cassiday of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training
Join Niki Tudge and PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training as they chat about cat declawing, current legislation banning the procedure and ways to advocate for cats to keep their claws.
Apologies in advance for some audio issues in this ...

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Maker of Shock Collar Products
By Niki Tudge
Good news! A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California against Radio Systems, maker of shock collar products. The story has been picked up by Bloomberg Law and several other sites.
Excerpt from the filing:
"This is a consumer class action arising out ...

PPG Inclusivity Division Meetup – Celebrating LGBT History Month & World Mental Health Day
Join hosts Niki Tudge and Lorena Patti of PPG's Inclusivity Division as they celebrate LGBT History Month and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10)!
Featured guests are Lottie Bennett, Valarie Ross, Angel Rowe and Debbie Sheridan.
Listen to the Podcast here on a choice of platforms. Or ...

The Lost Art of Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable – An Urgent Need
By Niki Tudge
As business owners, one of our fundamental responsibilities to our clients, our employees and our stakeholders is to ensure that we provide a workplace where civility is not only a priority, but a deep-rooted, daily cultural norm. Manners, respect, consideration, ...

Scent Work Works for Shelter Dogs
Using scent work as part of enrichment programs in shelters can improve both welfare and adoption rates for dogs
by Rachel Lane
You’ve probably heard people say that when you adopt a shelter dog, you adopt problems and bring home headaches—or another version of the same sentiment. I ...

Is It Time to Have a Business Meeting with Yourself?
by Veronica Boutelle
If you’ve ever had someone say to you, “Oh, you’re a dog trainer? It must be so fun to play with puppies all day!” and had to take a very deep breath, we get it. Running your own business, especially one that requires complex behavior work and client support, is a ...

BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #14 – Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?
Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?
Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?
Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel ...