The Pet Professional Guild

Calls on organizations representing pet professionals to drive significant change by publicly saying "no" to any training technique that causes pain or fear

Educational summit in Orlando, Florida will feature a wide range of renowned speakers, hands-on labs, academic sessions with new PhD presenters, package and payment options, plus an event app to keep registrants up-to-date

Eligible candidates can apply for educational opportunities that support PPG's stance on avoiding the use of aversive methods and equipment in animal care and training

The Pet Professional Guild expresses concern that, in an unregulated industry, pet owners may be referred to individuals who do not use scientific protocols or adhere to the premise to do no harm, regardless of credentials

Conventional annual summit in Orlando, Florida will be supplemented with practical, multi-species behavior and training workshops in Kanab, Utah

Focuses on training and pet care equipment that implements a "startle response" to interrupt or prevent a behavior by using fear as a motivator

PPG aims to provide greater educational resources for feline behavior specialists and cat owners worldwide

In light of ongoing events in Montreal, PPG podcasts will feature a host of dog training and behavior experts to explain why breed bans are ineffective in reducing frequency of dog bites

Board adds Canine Training Technician (Accredited) qualification to reflect practical skills and experience of dog training professionals; special introductory offer waives eligibility fee

This new statement reflects alarm at the number of dogs being seized or banned purely because of how they look with no regard for individual behavior, living environment, or owner suitability