PPG Podcast

In this episode, panelists discuss what their Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) credential means to them. Your host is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hansen, and the panelists are Daniel Antolec and Kim Silver. Enjoy! To learn more about how to earn a PPAB credential, visit https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/about-ppab/ .

In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses how to help families who are experiencing "pet regret" find solutions and move forward. Your moderator is Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Kristi Benson, Dayle Pierce, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike. Enjoy the discussion!

Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Dayle Pierce and Grace Peck about an important topic: canine separation anxiety.

In this special episode, Niki Tudge hosts Equid Division Chair Michelle Martiya in a discussion about providing hoof care to fearful equids. Enjoy!

Listen as PPG's Advocacy Panel discusses how to help families find their ideal pet ... and avoid pet regret! Your host and moderator is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Tasha Attwood, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Pat Miller, and Dayle Pierce.

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen about introducing cats, inter-cat aggression, and other topics related to multi-cat households. Frania Shelley-Grielen is a professional animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and educator who holds a Masters Degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter College and a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from Ne...

In this episode of the PPG Podcast, Niki Tudge and Rebekah King walk you through the process of getting a credential through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB). Whether you are transferring your current credential to a PPAB credential or earning a PPAB credential outright, Niki and Rebekah answer the most commonly asked questions about the process. Tune in now and get started on your...

Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Frania Shelley-Grielen about her book, Behavior Matters for Cats and Dogs , winner of the Dog Writers of America's "Best Behavior Book 2024" and the Dogwise "Best Book of 2024.” Niki and Frania discussed both the cat and dog sections of the book and snippets from the chapters on aggression, dog bite prevention, and some of the indiv...

Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Veronica Sanchez and Jenn Friedline about the damaging effect of dog trainers dispensing poor advice on social media.

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Emily Hall about adventure cats!

Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Frania Shelley-Grielen about the pet services industry. Frania Shelley-Grielen is a professional animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and educator who holds a Masters Degrees in Animal Behavior from Hunter College and a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from New York University, complimenting her insight into behavior with an in-depth unders...

Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses how to stay motivated and afloat during challenging times. Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson is your host and moderator, and the panelists are Laura Donaldson, Dayle Pierce, and Sam Wike. Enjoy learning some helpful tips from your colleagues!

Kim Silver fills in for Don Hanson as your host in this episode of the PPG Advocacy Panel about why we use positive reinforcement in pet training. Your panelists for this discussion are Beth Adelman, Pat Miller, Debbie Sheridan, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Niki Tudge, and Dr. Karolina Westlund. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening!

Join Niki Tudge as she hosts Jenn Friedline, Zuzanna (Zuzia) Kubica, and Veronica Sanchez in a lively discussion about how to teach loose-leash walking!

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with the one and only Dr. Susan Friedman about behavior analysis.

In this episode, Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison chat and chuckle with Dr. Denise Johnson about house soiling issues in cats. Dr. Denise Johnson is a general practitioner of veterinary medicine and an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Certified Cat Behavior Consultant. Her special interests include behavioral health and low-stress handling. Her qualific...

In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses ethics—what they are and why they are so important in the pet care professions. Your moderator is Don Hanson and panelists are Allison Hunter-Frederick, Dayle Pierce, Kim Silver, Holden Svirsky, and Niki Tudge. Relax and enjoy listening to the discussion!

Join PPG Founder and President Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Veronica Sanchez of  Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education  , a PPG Corporate Partner, about her Service Dog Certificate (SDC) program.  Rolling enrollment for the SDC program is back! You can now take the course any time that's convenient for you. Listen to the episode for full details and more information about the pro...

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachovia- Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Mary Gardner about all things senior cats! There is nothing better to Dr. Gardner than a dog with a grey muzzle or a skinny old cat! Her professional goal is to increase awareness and medical care for the geriatric veterinary patient and to help make the final life stage as peaceful as possible, surrounded with di...

Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses the people skills animal trainers and behavior consultants need to teach, counsel, and advocate. Your moderator is Don Hanson, chair of PPG's Advocacy Task Force. The panelists are Kristi Benson, Dayle Pierce, Debbie Sheridan, and Sam Wike. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the discussion!

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle about performing cats and how to get them ready to do their thing! Melissa Millett is the founder and head trainer of  In Dogs We Trust  and  The Ultimutts , and  Ultimutt Animal Actors . She has trained thousands of family pets and is recognized globally as an animal expert. Melissa has been featured on major Canadian TV...

In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses pet obesity. Your host is PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson, and the panelists are Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Judy Luther, Debbie Sheridan, and Kim Silver. Grab a healthy snack and enjoy the discussion!

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachovia-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Sarah Brown about her book, The Hidden Language of Cats—How They Have Us at Meow ! Sarah Brown   gained her PhD   on the social behavior of neutered domestic cats while working at the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. She has since worked as an independent cat behavior...

Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Veronica Boutelle of dogbiz about the five steps to a thriving R+ training business!

Join Joanna Wachowiak-Finalison and Krista Schulte as they chat and chuckle with Alice Chau-Ginguene about comparing attitudes of cat ownership in Ireland and the U.S. Alice Chau-Ginguene is a clinical animal behaviorist with 15 years of experience specializing in cat behavior. Passionate about making animal science accessible and engaging, she is dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment between cats...