The Pet Professional Guild

08/30/2025

An Examination of “Training as Enrichment” - A LIVE chat with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
⏰September 17, 2025/ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET)
Register for FREE: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/an-examination-of-training-as-enrichment-dr-zazie-todd-and-dr-eduardo-fernandez/
Register to access the Zoom link, or watch us Chat & Chuckle live on the main PPG page.

08/29/2025

'Strategic Case Planning and Ex*****on for Fear Stranger Aggression in the Home Environment for Pet Professionals'- with Almudena Ortiz Cué of C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting LLC
⏰Day: September 4, 2025 ⏰Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Link for details & registration in the comments ⬇️
PPG Member cost: $20 with discount code
Non-member cost: $30
➡️This webinar presents some of the challenges and the skills needed to successfully help clients with fearful and/or fearful-aggressive dogs become more confident and reliable when meeting strangers in their homes from the moment of taking the case history, working safely with the dog, implementing creative and practical behavior modifications plans to empower the client to make good choices for their dog as they move forward in meeting strangers in the home.

08/28/2025

Why We Need Behavior Teams

1. Working in isolation can be a hindrance: Behavior professionals often work in isolation from tactical support groups, such as those available to other professionals. For example, a trainer or behavior consultant may not have access to or a positive working relationship with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, which may hinder case management progress.
2. Limited number of board-certified VBs: Currently, there are a limited number of board-certified veterinary behaviorists; on average, fewer than three operate in each state.
3. Lack of industry regulation: The training and behavior industry is not regulated and does not require licensing or formal education. Due to a lack of confidence and trust, professionals are hindered in their ability to recruit, network, and refer cases to other professionals.
4. Nonexistent collaboration tools: There is no working model for behavior professionals to network, refer to, and work on cases together based on a hierarchy of education and skills.
5. Disconnect between diagnosis and treatment plan: There is a disconnect between the academic side of diagnosing behavior cases and the tactical implementation of relevant behavior and training modification programs.
6. Less experienced professionals need more support: There is a need for case management support and supervision for less experienced behavior professionals, rather than professionals “going it alone” working outside their competency areas.

The first Behavior Team in the UK launched two weeks ago.
Check out the team members
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/behavior-teams/find-a-behavior-team/behaviour-team-lincolnshire/

The first Behavior Team in the US launched today in the Bay Area.
Check out the team members
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/behavior-teams/find-a-behavior-team/behavior-team-of-the-bay-area/

Behavior Professionals and Pet Professionals are coming together to network, refer to each other, and support one another, all to provide services to more pet owners.

08/27/2025

Welfare Is 'Good', but Well-Being Is 'GRRREAT': A 'RUFFFF' Guide to Heavenly Happiness in Pups and Their People - with Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor
Day: September 11, 2025 ⏰Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Registration link in the comments⬇️
PPG Member cost: $25 with discount code
Non-member cost: $35

08/26/2025

🎉It's ! Are you Bringing a New Dog into Your Family?
Then, don't miss the newest post on the Pets and Their People blog by Daniel H. Antolec of Happy Buddha Dog Training LLC
"Giving your new dog time to adjust and feel safe can lead to a relaxed and engaging family member, who knows how to communicate with others and enjoy life."
Link in the comments⬇️

08/25/2025

Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom!
September 3, 2025 ⏰12:00 pm - 12:30 pm (ET)
Link for registration and more information in the comments⬇️
🤓Once you have watched the on-demand webinar and downloaded the guide, if you have questions, this is the session for you.
🤔Hosted on Zoom with the Behavior Team, you will have ample opportunity to discuss the program and get all of your questions answered.

08/23/2025

PPG Member Support & Help: August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
Learn more and register here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/how-can-we-help-ppg-member-meetings-2-2025-08-26/
Hosted by Rebekah King & Dayle Pierce
🤔Ask questions about our programs: PPAB, Pet Dog Ambassador, Doggone Safe, Behavior Teams, & more!
🤓Learn about membership benefits and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Join the PPG leadership team for a brief 30-minute meeting to discuss current developments at PPG and how we can best support you as a PPG member. The meeting

08/21/2025

'Strategic Case Planning and Ex*****on for Fear Stranger Aggression in the Home Environment for Pet Professionals'- with Almudena Ortiz Cué of C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting LLC
Day: September 4, 2025 ⏰Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Registration & details: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/strategic-case-planning-and-execution-for-fear-stranger-aggression-in-the-home-environment/
PPG Member cost: $20 with discount code
Non-member cost: $30
This webinar presents some of the challenges and the skills needed to successfully help clients with fearful and/or fearful-aggressive dogs become more confident and reliable when meeting strangers in their homes from the moment of taking the case history, working safely with the dog, implementing creative and practical behavior modifications plans to empower the client to make good choices for their dog as they move forward in meeting strangers in the home.

08/20/2025

08/18/2025

Learn About Behavior Teams – Your Live Q&A Session on Zoom
⏰August 20, 2025⏰12:00 pm - 12:30 pm (ET)⏰
Registration link in the comments⬇️
✔️Once you have watched the on-demand webinar and downloaded the guide, if you have questions, this is the session for you.
✔️Hosted on Zoom with the Behavior Team, you will have ample opportunity to discuss the program and get all of your questions answered.