Pets and Their People

06/04/2026

We’re on a mission to provide resources and practical tips to pet people.

06/01/2026

For young puppies, quieter locations and a longer lead can make a huge difference. They allow puppies to:
🐶 move more naturally 🌱sniff and explore💜 stay connected🌱 learn without becoming overwhelmed. - UnChase
More in the description below⬇️

05/30/2026

'She Speaks Cat: Understanding Consent from a Cat’s Perspective' - with Michelle Danahy
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/she-speaks-cat-understanding-consent-from-a-cats-perspective-with-michelle-danahy/
Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Cost: $25.00
🐱We’ll explore how cats express consent—and lack of consent—through subtle body language, movement, and behavioral shifts that are often missed or misinterpreted by guardians. By learning to recognize these cues, participants can build more trusting, cooperative relationships with cats that honor the cat’s agency and individuality.
🐱The session will conclude with a dedicated Q&A, allowing participants to ask questions and explore real-life scenarios through this consent-based framework.

This webinar focuses on consent from the cat’s perspective and how cats communicate their boundaries, comfort levels, and willingness to engage. Rather than

05/28/2026

"Within days of Muppy’s diagnosis, I developed a list to assess her comfort daily and help determine if she was suffering." - Don Hanson of Green Acres Kennel Shop in the newest Pets and Their People blog post:

By Don Hanson

05/26/2026

It's time to rethink how we train and relate to our dogs.

Your friends at Green Acres Kennel Shop and Force Free Pets are ready to help you and your dog become best friends for life.

05/25/2026

Living with a dog in the modern world is a sport. It requires focus, coordination, stamina, and a whole lot of teamwork.
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/pet-dog-ambassador/
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) recognizes this through the Pet Dog Ambassador (PDA) program. This isn’t about stiff, robotic drills in a sterile environment; it’s about celebrating the “Real Life” skills that make a dog a joy to live with.

05/21/2026

🎉New Pets and Their People blog post!🎉In, 'How We Talk About Dogs: What Does Our Language Reveal?' Louise Stapleton-Frappell of DogNostics Education explores how language frames intention.

by Louise Stapleton-Frappell

05/20/2026

❤Happy National Rescue Dog Day!❤
Thinking of opening your home and heart to a pet? Tersha Bateman explore the subject of, "How to Choose a Dog?" in this archived post:

We will be digging into information current and/or future dog guardians should consider before they adopt a (another) dog.

05/19/2026

An archived post in honor of
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/ensuring-your-dogs-mental-health-well-being/
"Does Your Dog Enjoy Public Events…?…Or would they rather stay home? Please recognize that all the people, the frenetic activity, and the tight spaces may be just as stressful to your dog as a thunderstorm or fireworks." - Don Hanson, co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop

It’s that time of year for various walks to benefit one nonprofit cause or another. Several of you will undoubtedly participate, running or walking and doing

05/17/2026