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 signees

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 sector

BARKS from the Guild to offer both digital and print subscriptions

Representatives from Canine and Advocacy Divisions will aid key mission to drive change in the fields of pet care, training and behavior consulting

Initiative will support professionalization of dog training and behavior consulting throughout the United Kingdom

Successful candidates gain opportunity to broaden their knowledge base in the fields of pet care, training and behavior consulting at selected educational institutions

Under the program, eligible candidates can now apply for opportunities to further their force-free education

Photo/video competition showcases force-free training to celebrate International Day of Advocacy and anniversary of Shock-Free Coalition launch

International Day of Advocacy marks launch of global advocacy movement to eliminate electric shock collars from the supply and demand chain

New levels aim to ensure next generation of pet professionals is educated in force-free, ethical, scientifically sound training methods