PPG Podcast

Tune in as Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline are joined by special guest, Maria Stouffer, to chat about people and their communication styles. With the creation of Full Potential Collective , Maria now educates and inspires pet professionals to better understand client personalities, improve communication, and create lasting buy-in that leads to real results. Mentioned in this episode:...

Tune in as host Dayle Pierce is joined by special guests Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas. The dog*biz coaches share tips to tackle some of the most common challenges of building a thriving dog training business: How to explain what you do in a compelling but non-salesy way Getting your website to actually work to bring you clients Crafting training services that sell easily and serve well Findi...

In this episode, Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison Chat & Chuckle with Alejandra López Irala , joining from Argentina, to talk about building a community that is focused on domestic feline well-being. Ale's new YouTube show, The B-Side of Cats , helps everyone learn about cats and highlight their welfare. Her life focuses on the domestic feline so she can help people better und...

In this episode, the panel discusses the new American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) position statement: How to Choose a Trainer. We also look at resources pet guardians can use to help select a trainer or behavior consultant, including a new Pets and Their People blog post, 'Looking for a Dog Trainer or Behavior Consultant? Here’s What You Need to Know,' by Niki Tudge, PPG...

Tune in as Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Rebekah King are joined by special guest Dr. Dean Hart for a fascinating discussion about about heart rate variability (HRV) in dogs. Discover what HRV measures, how it reflects physiological stress and recovery, and why it's a game-changer for evaluating animal welfare. Come away with actionable low-stress strategies and practical, welfare-centered...

In this episode, the panel explores, "What Happens When We Offer Pets More Choices?" Your moderator:  ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠   Chair Don Hanson Today’s panelists:  Tasha Attwood, Dayle Pierce, Michelle Martiya, Kim Silver, and Debra Bell Recorded: August 19, 2026  We all know that sometimes we need to get our pets to do something that, even if it’s for their benefit, may be difficult...

Tune in as Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Rebekah King are joined by special guest Jenn Gavin of A Pleasant Dog. Today's topic is Separation Anxiety. There is a need for a simple, easy-to-follow method for treating separation-related behaviors that can be employed in conjunction with real-life departures that necessitate situational medications. Jenn Gavin has developed a method...

Learn About the new Assistance Animal Accreditation Program with Niki Tudge Host: Niki TudgeGuests: Christina de Juan, Ph. D . and ⁠Tracey Hagan⁠ Topic: Assistance Animal Accreditation Recorded: July 30, 2026

In this episode, the panel highlights some of PPG's most useful resources for pet guardians. Your moderator:  ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠   Chair Don Hanson Today’s panelists:  Tasha Attwood, Dayle Pierce, Kim Silver, and Rebekah King Recorded July 15, 2026. Relax and enjoy the discussion! If you are a pet guardian visiting the PPG website, here are some helpful features that are explored in thi...

Tune in as Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Erika Liljefelt chat about pet shows and conformation. How ethical are they, and what needs to change? Recorded June 11, 2026. The Price of the Ribbon: While the public often sees the polished glamour of major conformation dog shows, there is also another side to the conversation - one that focuses on animal welfare, health, and quality of l...

In this episode, Niki Tudge & Louise Stapleton-Frappell Join Us to Discuss Their New Book , Beyond Belly Rubs: The Compassionate Pet Guardian Hosted by: Don Hanson Panelists: Dayle Pierce and Tasha Attwood About Beyond Belly Rubs This book was written because love, while essential, is often asked to do too much work on its own. ·    Love does not automatically teach us how fear works in the br...

In this episode Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline chat about behavior acquisition, training mechanics, and much more!

Recorded April 7, 2026.    You can download the research paper ⁠here⁠ .  This research was funded by the Pet Professional Guild’s Pet Training Science Alliance Program. The APC was funded by Grand Valley State University. Academic Mentor: Jamie DeLeeuw, PhD,  is a community psychologist and evaluation leader specializing in animal welfare systems. She is the Founder of Community Research Plus, whe...

Your moderator:  ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠   Chair Don Hanson Today’s panelists:  Tasha Attwood, Rebekah King, Kim Silver, &Jennifer Van Valkenburg

This episode is the February 2026 PPG Advocacy Panel discussion and the topic is: How do we, as pet professionals, make a kinder world for pets? Your host/moderator:  ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠   Chair Don Hanson Your panelists:  Tasha Attwood, who runs Mutts and Mischief , Dayle Pierce , & PPG operations director, Rebekah King Relax and enjoy the discussion!

For our February 2026 Chat & Chuckle, we are joined by special guest Will Bangura to discuss his new book, “Sniff to Soothe” and the many applications of structured scent work. Your hosts are: Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline. The book is available for Kindle, in hardcover and paperback: SNIFF TO SOOTHE : Rewiring Neurobehavioral Patterns of Aggression, Anxiety, and Reactivity Thro...

In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses how we, as pet guardians, can make a kinder world for our pets. Your host/moderator:  ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠  Chair Don Hanson Your panelists:  Tasha Attwood, Dayle Pierce, Debbie Sheridan, Sam Wike, Kim Silver, Beth Adelman, and Michelle Martiya Relax and enjoy the discussion!

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat with Dr. Marci Koski about paths to becoming a feline behavior consultant.

Tune in as Niki Tudge chats with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez about research ethics and individual methodology.

Join your hosts, Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline, as they chat and chuckle with Erika Liljefelt of Relax, Rover about the Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the connection between pain and behavior.

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Kristyn Vitale about comparing the interactions of dog and cat owners with their pets.

In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses how many pet professionals are also pet parents, and the role that plays in their advocacy efforts. Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson is your moderator, and the panelists are Tasha Attwood, Rebekah King, Dayle Pierce, and Niki Tudge.

Join Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline as they discuss the myths and lies about positive-reinforcement and force-free training—and dispel them! Relax and enjoy the lively discussion!

In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses kind alternatives to shock collars and aversives. Your moderator is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Tasha Attwood, Judy Luther, Dayle Pierce, and Jennifer Van Valkenburg. Enjoy listening!

In this episode, Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline discuss PPG's Credential Matrix—what it is, how and why it was developed, and ways it can be useful to you.