https://pressroom.prlog.org/PetProfessionalGuild/ About The Pet Professional Guild - The Pet Professional Guild, our affiliates & members offer a selection of humane, science-based pet training and behavior resources coupled with professional pet care, pet-sitting, and dog-walking services. https://www.prlog.org/13135901-pet-professional-guild-launches-landmark-professional-equid-training-accreditation-pilot-program.html The first-of-its-kind credentialing system brings science-based, ethical, humane standards to the equid industry.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:55:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13129017-the-pet-professional-guild-announces-new-leadership-appointments-for-feline-and-pet-care-divisions.html Strengthening the core: New appointments set to drive innovation and expert-led welfare initiatives across key divisions.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:23:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13122980-the-pet-professional-guild-launches-new-member-support-system-with-certified-emotional-cpr-ecpr-team.html PPG believes that supporting its membership goes beyond just representation, business tools and education.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13117990-the-pet-professional-guild-appoints-new-leadership-to-expand-its-growing-behavior-teams-initiative.html An initiative to encourage professionals to stop, think, and change the way behavioral professionals work together with colleagues and clients.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:33:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13110514-pet-professional-guild-appoints-dayle-pierce-to-its-board-of-directors.html Dayle brings a crucial international perspective to the organization's leadershipWed, 12 Nov 2025 14:16:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13088508-pet-professional-guild-appoints-sam-wike-as-new-canine-division-chair.html Sam is a long-time member of PPG and its Summit Planning CommitteeFri, 18 Jul 2025 18:43:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13079708-the-pet-professional-accreditation-board-launches-new-accreditations-for-feline-trainers-and-behavior-consultants.html Board adds Professional Feline Trainer and Professional Feline Behavior Consultant (Accredited) qualifications to reflect the practical skills and experience of feline training professionalsFri, 30 May 2025 16:23:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13058120-pet-professional-guild-announces-corporate-partnership-with-the-phenix-advocacy-center.html The organizations are aligned in their advocacy on behalf of force-free training methods and professionals.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:07:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13051536-pet-professional-guild-announces-corporate-partnership-with-the-muzzle-movement.html The two organizations are aligned in their ethics and stances on force-free training methods.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:40:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13045918-pet-professional-guild-announces-the-winners-of-its-celebrating-life-together-outreach-competition.html Entrants helped provide the antidote to harmful, aversive pet training and care and won prizesWed, 30 Oct 2024 22:15:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13020536-pet-professional-guild-announces-new-event-titled-celebrating-life-togethera-pet-approved-event.html Pet Professional Guild Announces New Event Titled Celebrating Life Together—A Pet-Approved Event The August event includes a three-day virtual education event and a month-long community outreach competition whose aim is to saturate social media and...Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12996151-pet-professional-guild-appoints-tom-candy-to-its-steering-committee.html U.K.Based Animal Behavior Professional to Help Build the Organization in the British IslesWed, 29 Nov 2023 19:50:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12991206-arizona-humane-society-hosts-pet-professional-guilds-annual-summit-to-promote-positive-reinforcement-training.html The partnership aims to positively impact the successful transition of rescued pets into their new homes while empowering and enhancing their welfare.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:36:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12978626-pet-professional-guild-launches-pet-training-science-alliance.html New Program Will Support Science to Advance the Pet Training IndustryThu, 10 Aug 2023 17:09:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12964928-pet-professional-guild-announces-corporate-partnership-with-jungle-jordan.html The two organizations will work together to educate children about kindness to animalsMon, 22 May 2023 12:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12964926-pet-professional-guild-appoints-new-equid-division-chair.html Michelle Martiya aims to expand education about equid trainingWed, 17 May 2023 12:10:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12963102-pet-professional-guild-congratulates-the-kennel-club-on-shock-collar-ban-in-england.html Ban aligns with the key goal of the guild's Shock-Free Coalition campaign.Thu, 04 May 2023 17:06:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12960622-pet-professional-guild-appoints-new-shelter-and-rescue-division-chair.html K. Holden Svirsky Will Lead The Team and Take a Seat on PPG's Steering CommitteeTue, 18 Apr 2023 13:44:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12949393-pet-professional-guild-appoints-new-assistance-animal-division-chair-and-vice-chair.html Division welcomes current members Christina de Juan and Natasha AttwoodTue, 31 Jan 2023 17:00:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12947599-pet-professional-guild-appoints-new-inclusivity-division-chair.html Inclusivity Division member Lorena Beatriz León-Patti steps up as division chairFri, 20 Jan 2023 13:37:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12936534-pet-professional-guild-launches-new-book-club-the-positive-bookworm.html Book Club Will Be a Forum for All Members, Including Those With Learning Disabilities, to Learn Together, Network and Have Fun Through Shared Reading ExperiencesFri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12934474-pet-professional-guild-announces-2023-summit-invites-proposals-for-academic-sessions-and-skill-labs.html Event to take place at the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix, November 1-5Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:54:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12929694-pet-professional-guild-launches-new-divisional-member-meetups.html Free Bimonthly Events Provide Members a Forum for Mentoring, Education and SupportFri, 19 Aug 2022 14:25:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12927744-pet-professional-guild-appoints-new-feline-division-chairwoman.html Feline Division member Laura Cassiday steps up as division chairwomanFri, 05 Aug 2022 12:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12927543-pet-professional-guild-appoints-new-editor-of-barks-from-the-guild.html Paula Garber replaces long time editor Susan Nilson for BARKS from the GuildWed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12926819-pet-professional-guild-inclusivity-division-announces-event-scholarships-for-november-2022-scent-summit.html In addition to several other scholarship offerings, PPG has announced 20 scholarships to be awarded for their 2022 Events.Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:23:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12914517-pet-professional-guild-announces-animal-training-academy-as-new-corporate-partner.html ATA offers monthly membership as well as free podcasts and introductory Animal Training Fundamentals coursesSat, 23 Apr 2022 16:12:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12909143-pet-professional-guild-launches-new-publication-for-pet-owners.html The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has announced a new digital publication, 'Pets and Their People' developed specifically for pet owners.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12909144-pet-professional-guild-announces-dates-and-presentersponsor-opportunities-for-its-annual-business-event-up-your-business-game.html PPG's annual business event is designed to support the growth and success of the training and behavior community so local businesses can help more pets and their people.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:12:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12903196-pet-professional-guild-announces-geek-week-grand-prize-winner.html One lucky winner gets $1,500 credit towards an approved educational programMon, 31 Jan 2022 18:53:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12883318-pet-professional-guild-launches-horses-with-voices-initiative.html Campaign aims to raise awareness of equine welfare issues and education that is accessible to allMon, 30 Aug 2021 16:42:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12881017-pet-professional-guild-announces-corporate-partnership-with-zigzag-puppy-training-app.html App will be valuable tool for PPG members to use in their businesses and puppy owners from their homes; PPG Canine Committee to provide tech supportMon, 23 Aug 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12879373-pet-professional-guild-establishes-advocacy-panel-to-broaden-educational-reach.html Leading pet industry experts to meet on regular basis and discuss topical issues to help inform both pet guardians and professionalsThu, 29 Jul 2021 21:10:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12877954-pet-professional-guild-expands-board-of-directors-with-new-appointment.html Don Hanson joins board after several years leading PPG's advocacy committee and Shock-Free CoalitionMon, 19 Jul 2021 14:57:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12877074-pet-professional-guild-announces-pocketsuite-as-new-corporate-partner.html Dog training app partners with PPG to offer members free trial of Dog Training EditionMon, 12 Jul 2021 16:14:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12868190-pet-professional-guild-expands-steering-committee-with-new-appointment.html Dr. Pam Shultz joins committee after two years as PPG's social media coordinatorMon, 03 May 2021 15:24:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12867864-pet-professional-guild-announces-geek-week-2021-invites-proposals-for-presentations-from-industry-experts.html Following on from success of inaugural event, second edition of Geek Week will take place on November 13-17, 2021Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:19:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12861267-pet-professional-accreditation-board-launches-french-language-option-for-training-and-behavior-credentials.html Translated program will make rigorously-tested, force-free training accreditation immediately accessible to an expanded market of pet professionalsTue, 09 Mar 2021 19:06:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12827511-pet-professional-guild-appoints-social-media-coordinator.html Dr. Pam Shultz takes on new role to help broaden organization's online reachTue, 23 Jun 2020 23:41:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12824153-pet-professional-guild-joins-six-leading-organizations-to-support-uk-dog-behaviour-and-training-charter.html Milestone agreement sees seven professional bodies join forces to set professional standards and ensure consumer transparency, with animal welfare at the forefrontThu, 28 May 2020 13:07:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12817710-pet-professional-guild-launches-sponsored-membership-program.html 10 long-standing PPG members and 10 eligible shelter and rescue organizations to be awarded with free membership for 12 monthsWed, 08 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12812590-shock-free-coalition-launches-pledge-drive-to-educate-pet-professionals-and-guardians-on-the-risks-of-using-shock-as-training-tool.html Initiative will offer an array of educational prizes as incentive for participants to share their knowledge with fellow professionals, clients and pet owners and recruit signeesMon, 02 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12809914-pet-professional-guild-announces-virtual-summit-to-celebrate-launch-of-new-pet-rescue-resource.html April event will mark unveiling of the Behavior and Welfare Toolkit, specifically designed to help increase adoption and retention rates in the shelter and rescue sectorMon, 17 Feb 2020 02:21:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12805700-pet-professional-guild-launches-new-subscription-platform-for-official-trade-publication.html BARKS from the Guild to offer both digital and print subscriptionsMon, 13 Jan 2020 19:12:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12798661-pet-professional-guild-expands-steering-committee-with-three-new-appointments.html Representatives from Canine and Advocacy Divisions will aid key mission to drive change in the fields of pet care, training and behavior consultingMon, 18 Nov 2019 15:49:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12793664-pet-professional-guild-british-isles-to-offer-credentialing-as-free-membership-benefit-in-quest-for-higher-levels-of-professionalism.html Initiative will support professionalization of dog training and behavior consulting throughout the United KingdomTue, 15 Oct 2019 14:22:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12777491-pet-professional-guild-announces-2019-scholarship-recipients.html Successful candidates gain opportunity to broaden their knowledge base in the fields of pet care, training and behavior consulting at selected educational institutionsMon, 01 Jul 2019 22:02:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12763088-pet-professional-guild-opens-applications-window-for-2019-scholarships.html Under the program, eligible candidates can now apply for opportunities to further their force-free educationThu, 04 Apr 2019 16:12:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12745711-pet-professional-guild-announces-lets-celebrate-competition-winners.html Photo/video competition showcases force-free training to celebrate International Day of Advocacy and anniversary of Shock-Free Coalition launchWed, 19 Dec 2018 15:04:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12728550-pet-professional-guild-celebrates-shock-free-coalition-with-photovideo-competition-showcasing-force-free-training.html International Day of Advocacy marks launch of global advocacy movement to eliminate electric shock collars from the supply and demand chainMon, 10 Sep 2018 15:53:17 GMT