Pets and Their People

07/10/2025

Read the latest Pets and Their People blog post! Retractable Leashes Are Risky:
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/retractable-leashes-are-risky/
"Several of my clients have told me how they were cut by retractable leashes, and my veterinarian reported treating dogs with deep lacerations due to these devices." -
Daniel H. Antolec, founder of Happy Buddha Dog Training LLC

07/09/2025

We’re on a mission to provide resources and practical tips to pet people…with a dose of encouragement and humor! 😻🙂🐶
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07/09/2025

FMI: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/ppg-neurobiology-special-a-virtual-brain-train/

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07/06/2025

"The more places you practice, the better and more reliable your pet’s response will be!" - Niki Tudge, founder and president of The Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Education, and The DogSmith
Read the latest Pets and Their People blog post "Easy Steps to Train a New Behavior"
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/easy-steps-to-train-a-new-behavior/

At DogNostics Education, we follow a simple method for each behavior we teach. This training plan is very effective and fun when used with the

07/04/2025

✅ Create a safe and peaceful environment for your dog by providing them with a secure and familiar space at home. Turn on some soothing music, close the curtains, and consider using noise-cancelling techniques to help drown out the sound of fireworks. - PupScouts of Hunterdon: Puppy Training & Separation Anxiety Coaching
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🐾 Keep dog safe and stress free this 4th of July by leaving them home! 🏡

😢 It breaks my heart to see dogs in distress at fireworks displays. The loud noises and sudden bursts of light can be extremely frightening for our dogs. I've witnessed dogs panicking and straining against their leashes in an attempt to escape the overwhelming booms and loud whistle type sounds.

😱 Let's prioritize our dogs' well-being and happiness by making the responsible choice to leave them at home during firework shows. It's the best way to ensure they stay calm, comfortable, and free from unnecessary fear and anxiety.

✅ Create a safe and peaceful environment for your dog by providing them with a secure and familiar space at home. Turn on some soothing music, close the curtains, and consider using noise-cancelling techniques to help drown out the sound of fireworks.

🐶 Let's celebrate Independence Day while keeping our dogs safe, content, and away from the stressful atmosphere of fireworks displays.

07/03/2025

Help your pets out with these safety tips from Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior & Training:

Take all necessary precautions to keep your cat and dog safe during your celebrations.

Inform all guests to keep doors closed and gates securely latched.

Place signs on doors as a friendly reminder.

If your cat is comfortable staying in a separate room, set them up with everything they need and allow them to safely stay there for the day and evening.

If your dog is crate trained or comfortable being in a room alone, set up a safe area for them as well. Position their crate away from the party so they can rest and stay calm.

July 4th can be fun for us, but it can be overwhelming for pets. Having a plan now will help keep them safe and prevent them from slipping out during the festivities.

07/02/2025

New On-Demand Webinar: 'Can We Train Pet Dogs to Find Invasive Species and Save our Environment?' - with Melissa McCue-McGrath, host of the BewilderBeasts Podcast
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/can-we-train-pet-dogs-to-find-invasive-species-and-save-our-environment-with-melissa-mccue-mcgrath/
➡️This is an ON-DEMAND webinar. Register and watch any time!
Cost: $30

In April of 2023, researchers at Texas Tech and Virginia Tech teamed up to run a proof-of-concept study – could pet dogs around the U.S. be trained to find one of the most environmentally damaging invasive species, the spotted lanternfly (SLF)?

This presentation describes six teams’ ten month journey helping researchers across the country, how they trained their dogs to find SLF, and the challenges they overcame training in a brutal Maine winter as another environmental threat – climate change – threatened their plans.

06/30/2025

It makes the game so much more fun when you allow your cat the opportunity to use stealth and concealment during playtime.

06/28/2025

New On-Demand : 'Dogs Have Issues, Too: Stress Reduction Techniques for Humans and Their Animals' - with Jane Miller of Healing Companions, Inc.
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/dogs-have-issues-too-stress-reduction-techniques-for-humans-and-their-animals-with-jane-miller-2/
The stress reduction techniques discussed include breathing, points, TTouch, canine massotherapy, , , and .

06/26/2025

🎆🐾 Help your dog stay calm during fireworks with this tip! 🧬

📺 🎶 Mask the outside sounds by turning up the volume on the TV, playing soothing music, or running white noise like fans.

✅ By drowning out or making the loud booms less noticeable, you can reduce the stress your dog feels during fireworks displays.

Let's put a plan together this holiday to help make it fear-free for our dogs! ❤️🐶

06/25/2025

Ultimately, you will determine the future of the Pet Industry through the services you purchase and the pet care providers you support. Here's why that matters:

06/24/2025

Ethical Approach To Placing Rescue and Shelter Pets
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