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The Pet Professional Guild
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Compassionate, ethical and humane pet professionals.

Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, Governed by Ethics
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In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, PPG's Pet Care Division Team shares another checklist for clients: The Top Questions a Pet Sitter Should Ask You at the Reservation Point. Read the post and download the checklist: www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#petcare #petsitter
The Top Questions a Pet Sitter Should Ask You at the Reservation Point: A Checklist for Clients - Pet Professional Guild
This resource is a product of the Pet Professional Guild Pet Care Division Team: Kat Frizzell, CPPS, FFCP, PFACCI, PLBS; Kristi Jones, CPDT-KA,
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December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Your Pet Professional Accreditation Board Support Call – ⏰Thursday December 4, 2025 ⏰1:30 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)
Hurry! Register today (for FREE!):
www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
If you have questions about transferring a #credential into PPAB or earning a new one, pls. join our call.
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Attention pet groomers, pet sitters, dog walkers and canine enrichment technicians.📣
If you are interested in giving a voice to #petcare providers, please join PPG today! Then log in to your PPG member account and fill out the volunteer form.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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'A Dance, Not a Duel: The Gentle Art of Motivational Interviewing'-with Niki Tudge, founder & president of PPG
Day: December 5⏰Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
PPG Member cost: $20 w/ discount code
Non-member cost: $30
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
#MondayMotivation
A Dance, Not a Duel: The Gentle Art of Motivational Interviewing - Pet Professional Guild
Come and explore a new model for communication, collaborating, and managing change through training and behavior programs.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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'The Top Questions a Pet Sitter Should Ask You at the Initial Inquiry: A Checklist for Clients'
This resource is a product of the PPG Pet Care Division Team- Kat Frizzell, Kristi Jones, and Roxanne Dockter, MSc.:
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
Download the checklist here:
The Top Questions a Pet Sitter Should Ask You at the Initial Inquiry: A Checklist for Clients - Pet Professional Guild
This resource is a product of the PPG Pet Care Division Team: Kat Frizzell, CPPS, FFCP, PFACCI, PLBS; Kristi Jones, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CET;
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November 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Live Chat & Chuckle – Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the connection between pain and behavior with Erika Liljefelt of @bekindtodogs.bsky.social
⏰Dec. 2, 2025/1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
Register for FREE:
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#PPG #PetProfessionalGuild #forcefree #painindogs #DynamicDog
December Chat and Chuckle - Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the connection between pain and behavior with Erika Liljefelt - Pet Professional Guild
This month's topic is -Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the connection between pain and behavior.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Let’s Create a Better World
Imagine a world where pet guardians receive the greatest value and highest quality, state-of-the-art, force-free, science-based pet training and care. PPG is committed to creating this world. Let’s do this together—join us!
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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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*New Date!* An Examination of Research Ethics and Individual Methodology with Dr. @zazietodd.bsky.social and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
Day: December 16, 2025/Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Register for the Zoom link: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
FREE online event - please join us!
Chat and Chuckle: An Examination of Research Ethics and Individual Methodology with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez - Pet Professional Guild
Join me for a live chat with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez. We'll stream the session directly to our PPG Facebook page via Zoom.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
November 26, 2025 ⏰12:00 pm - 12:30 pm (ET)
Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Once you have watched the on-demand webinar and downloaded the guide, if you have questions, this is the session for you.
Learn About Behavior Teams - Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom - Pet Professional Guild
Working with pets can be one of the most pleasurable and fun careers, but it can also be lonely, challenging, and emotionally draining.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Great post by Daniel Antolec @petguild.bsky.social Not All Dogs Make Good Butlers --So true!
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Not All Dogs Make Good Butlers...Management and Training Can Help - Pet Professional Guild
Many of my clients have concerns about how their dogs greet visitors at their home. This article addresses what to do if you have a dog who is not a good
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November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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November 21 ⏰9:00-10:30am(ET)
Are You Ready to Stop Guessing & Start Mastering Complex Behavior Cases? Join us for a Behavior Case Study – Reactivity to Dog & Human Encounters
Your Presenters: Louise Stapleton-Frappell & Niki Tudge
HURRY! Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
Are You Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Mastering Complex Behavior Cases? Join us for a Behavor Case Study - Reactivity to Dog and Human Encounters - Pet Professional Guild
🚨 Are You Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Mastering Complex Behavior Cases?
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November 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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⏰Nov. 19 from 12:00-1:00pm (ET)⏰Join us for a live panel discussion. It’s free!
We will discuss how we were pet guardians before becoming pet care professionals, & how our experiences helped us understand the importance of science, empathy, & ethics.
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November PPG Advocacy Panel: Advocacy When Pet Professionals Are Pet Parents Too - Pet Professional Guild
After the live event this will be available to enjoy on the PPG Podcast page.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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✨FREE LIVE EVENT: November 18, 2025✨
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET)
Chat & Chuckle: An Examination of #Research #Ethics and Individual Methodology - with Dr. @zazietodd.bsky.social and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
HURRY! ⏰Register now to access the Zoom link: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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'From Stress to Success: Confidence Building for Fearful #Dogs'- with Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Day: November 19, 2025 ⏰Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
Register today: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
PPG Member cost: $25 with discount code
Non-member cost: $35
#stress #success #confidence
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Pet Professional Guild #News Release📣
Pet Professional Guild Appoints Dayle Pierce to Its Board of Directors
"Dayle brings a crucial international perspective to the organization's leadership."
Read the published release here:
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Pet Professional Guild Appoints Dayle Pierce to Its Board of Directors
Pet Professional Guild Appoints Dayle Pierce to Its Board of Directors. Dayle brings a crucial international perspective to the organization's leadership - PR13110514
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November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Chat & Chuckle ⏰ November 13⏰2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET)⏰
Topic: The Myths & Lies About +R/Force-Free Training. Let’s Dispel Them!
Hurry...Register for the Zoom link today. It's FREE:
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Special guests – The Audience!
Hosts -Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, Niki Tudge
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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⏰November 12 ⏰3:00-3:30 pm (ET)
Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom. Register here for FREE:
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Let’s stop, think, and change how we work with our colleagues and clients. Join Behavior Teams!
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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If you're thinking of starting a podcast, I've got an upcoming webinar for the @petguild.bsky.social www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
How To Create and Grow a Successful Pet Podcast in 2026 with Dr. Zazie Todd - Pet Professional Guild
Podcasts are popular and still growing, so they are a great way to reach people with information about dog training and pet behaviour, and to build a profile
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November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Don Hanson explores some of the things you can do to minimize your dog’s stress. Read it here:
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How to Minimize Stress for You and Your Dog - Pet Professional Guild
We know our dogs can have a bond with us, and that means when we’re feeling down, it can negatively impact them. Likewise, our being happy can bring great joy
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November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Grab Your Brain Train Ticket. Register Now - Pay Later!
✨A Pet Professional Guild Virtual Event - ⏰November 10–14, 2025⏰
Don't miss the train! Register today! www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
✔️Pay in 5 low monthly installments
✔️Proceeds benefit the Pet Training Science Alliance
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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In the latest Pets and Their People blog post, Daniel H. Antolec shares a story about the harmful unintended consequences affecting a dog whose family meant to keep her safe in their yard using an Electronic Containment System.
Read the post here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
Charlee’s Ordeal with an Electronic Shock Fencing System - Pet Professional Guild
When Charlee was adopted, her family wanted to keep her safe while enjoying their yard. So, they installed an electronic containment system (ECS). An ECS
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November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The Brain Train - Don't wake up on November 10, 2025, and realize you missed this train! Register today:
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A Pet Professional Guild Virtual Event ⏰November 10–14, 2025🤓Discover The Fundamental Language of The Brain – Neurotransmitters for Behavior Nerds
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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In Case You Missed It...
Halloween can be fun for us but stressful for #dogs. In this throwback post from Pets and Their People, Caroline Ward shares tips for enjoying the holiday…and keeping your canine friends safe too!🎃
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October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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November Chat and Chuckle – The Myths & Lies About +R/Force-Free Training. Let’s Dispel Them!
When: November 13, 2025 ⏰2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
Special guests: The Audience!
Cost: FREE
You can join on Zoom by registering here: www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-eve...
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Arriving Soon – The Brain Train!
Don't let this fantastic event pass you by!
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A PPG Virtual Event: Nov. 10–14, 2025
Discover the Fundamental Language of the Brain – Neurotransmitters for Behavior Nerds
Presentations & scientist-led group discussions daily.
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM