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By The Pet Professional Guild

Bringing you news, interviews and discussions from some of the best in force-free and behavioral science-based animal training. We aim to create a fun, educational and informative podcast that is member focused, so come along and join us! Bring your questions, expertise and a dash of humor!
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PPG PodcastMar 22, 2022

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Unrealistic Expectations—Where Do They Come From and How Do We Diffuse Them?

PPG Advocacy Panel: Unrealistic Expectations—Where Do They Come From and How Do We Diffuse Them?

It's time to get real! Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses unrealistic expectations for pets, where those expectations come from, and how to diffuse them.

Your moderator for this discussion is Don Hanson and the panelists are Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Daniel Antolec, Kristi Benson, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike.

Mar 22, 202401:03:49
Chat & Chuckle with Beth Adelman About Shifting Perspectives About Cat Behavior

Chat & Chuckle with Beth Adelman About Shifting Perspectives About Cat Behavior

Change can be good, especially when it comes to understanding cats better! Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Beth Adelman about shifting people's perspectives about cat behavior.

Beth Adelman, MS, is a Cat Behavior Consultant in Brooklyn, New York. Beth is currrently on the executive committee of the Pet Professional Guild’s Feline Division, and was a founding member of the Cat Division of the IAABC. She is the former editor in chief of Cats magazine and DogWorld and former cat columnist for the New York Post. She currently is a regular speaker and resident cat behaviorist at Meow Parlour, New York’s first cat café. Beth has worked as a writer and a speaker for the Every Cat Foundation and received their Media Appreciation Award in 2011. She has also been a speaker for Cat Camp, the Pet Professional Guild, Catsbury Park, the Cat Writers Association, IAABC, Kutztown University, Pet Sitters International, the Garden State Cat Club and the Cat Fanciers Association, and she has been a guest on many radio shows. She has edited more than 100 books about companion animals, many of them award winners.

Mar 20, 202453:01
Advocacy Panel: Changing a Pet's Behavior by Changing Human Behavior

Advocacy Panel: Changing a Pet's Behavior by Changing Human Behavior

In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses changing a pet's behavior by changing human behavior.

Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Don Hanson

Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion: Dr. Zazie Todd, Dr. Karolina Westlund, Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Pat Miller, Debbie Sheridan and Sam Wike

Enjoy listening to the Advocacy Panel’s informal, free-flowing discussion!

Mar 01, 202458:57
Chat & Chuckle with Kate Benjamin About Environmental Enrichment for Cats

Chat & Chuckle with Kate Benjamin About Environmental Enrichment for Cats

You'll feel enriched after listening to Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison chat and chuckle with the incredible Kate Benjamin about environmental enrichment for cats!

Founder of the cat style brand Hauspanther, Kate has been writing about cats and design since 2007. Her website hauspanther.com is the top online resource for design-conscious cat lovers. She has been interviewed as a cat style expert by The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, NY Daily News, CBS Sunday Morning, O, The Oprah Magazine and many other media outlets. 

Kate co-authored with cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy two New York Times bestselling books on residential design for living with cats, Catification and Catify to Satisfy. Kate made numerous guest appearances on Jackson’s show My Cat From Hell, where the duo put their catification skills to the test. Kate is now bringing her catification expertise to the shelter world, working with animal welfare organizations across the country to create beautiful, enriched environments for shelter cats.

Kate’s passion and mission are to use design to make the world a better place for cats and the people who love them.

Feb 27, 202455:41
Chat & Chuckle with Mary Stevens About How Cat Consultants Can Build Relationships with Veterinary Practices

Chat & Chuckle with Mary Stevens About How Cat Consultants Can Build Relationships with Veterinary Practices

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Mary Stevens about how cat consultants can build relationships with veterinary practices.

Shortly after Mary graduated from Villa Julie College with a degree in biology, she fell upon a job in veterinary medicine. She has now been a veterinary technician for almost two decades, and in 2022 she began her journey into feline behavior. Mary studied the basics of feline behavior and training through Animal Behavior College, receiving her certificate in December 2022. She began her mentorship with Laura Cassiday at Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training in January 2023. Although new to the behavior field, Mary brings a unique perspective to the table with her years of experience in the world of veterinary medicine and through the relationships she has built with cat owners. Mary hopes to use her expertise to help owners understand their cats and to embrace the unique and special relationships they can have with them. 

Feb 05, 202458:04
Chat & Chuckle with T Hamboyan Harrison About Strategies for Handling Fearful Cats

Chat & Chuckle with T Hamboyan Harrison About Strategies for Handling Fearful Cats

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with T. Hamboyan Harrison of A Cat's Purrspective about strategies for handling fearful cats.

T Hamboyan Harrison is a cat behavior consultant at A Cat’s Purrspective, LLC. As a disabled person, T especially enjoys helping cats with chronic medical conditions. T has spent over a decade volunteering with cats in local rescues and shelters, and has several cats of their own at home. T has certifications through IAABC (CCBC, ACSB-C) and Fear Free Pets (FFCP, animal trainer) and is an active participant in online cat behavior conferences. T also serves on the board of directors of Diabetic Cats in Need, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping diabetic cats and their caregivers. T completed UVM’s Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program in February 2023, and is now offering cat end-of-life doula services. T is also passionate about human rights, fighting invasive plants, and character-driven video games.

Feb 01, 202459:13
PPG Advocacy Panel: Are We Trainers or Teachers? What Best Describes What We Do for Our Clients?

PPG Advocacy Panel: Are We Trainers or Teachers? What Best Describes What We Do for Our Clients?

Listen in as the PPG Advocacy Panel answers these questions: Are we trainers or teachers? What best describes what we do for our clients?

Your moderator for this discussion is Don Hanson, and the panelists are Beth Adelman, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike.

Jan 31, 202401:00:58
Chat & Chuckle with Tabitha Kucera About Cooperative Care for Cats

Chat & Chuckle with Tabitha Kucera About Cooperative Care for Cats

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), about cooperative care for cats—an important topic since significantly fewer cats than dogs see a veterinarian every year, and cooperative care can make vet visits less stressful and more comprehensive for cats!

Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a Fear Free certified speaker and coach, a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant, host of the Tails from a Vet Tech podcast, and serves on the Pet Professional Guild’s Feline Division. Tabitha has helped to develop training and behavior programs for various veterinary hospitals and shelters, and she works as a consultant for many shelters and private veterinary practices.

Nov 13, 202359:08
PPG's New Pet Training Science Alliance Program
Sep 27, 202357:56
Zigzag Puppy Training App Fellowship Program for PPG Members

Zigzag Puppy Training App Fellowship Program for PPG Members

Join Niki Tudge, Don Hanson and Judy Luther as they chat with Lorna Winter and Kat Williams of Zigzag Puppy Training App about the Zigzag Fellowship Program for PPG members!

Aug 31, 202325:51
Chat & Chuckle with Katenna Jones About Working with Dogs and Cats Together

Chat & Chuckle with Katenna Jones About Working with Dogs and Cats Together

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Katenna Jones of Jones Animal Behavior about working with dogs and cats together.

Animal behavior is not a new field for Katenna, nor a hobby turned into a career—it's all she's ever done. She became a shelter volunteer in 1998 while earning a Bachelor's degree in biology, then went on to earn a Master's in psychology with a focus on animal behavior from Brown University. Katenna is Rhode Island's only Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and she is also a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Fear Free. Katenna works virtually with families and their cats and dogs, and also provides professional development and coaching services locally, internationally, and online. 

Cuddle up with your furry or feathered best friend, relax, and enjoy!

Aug 30, 202358:18
Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine with Dr. Marc Bekoff
Aug 04, 202301:22:29
Chat and Chuckle with Beth Brown About Control Unleashed for Cats
Jul 26, 202359:41
PPG Advocacy Panel: The Why and How of Teaching Our Students the Importance of Understanding Our Pets' Emotions and Body Language

PPG Advocacy Panel: The Why and How of Teaching Our Students the Importance of Understanding Our Pets' Emotions and Body Language

Grab your favorite snack or beverage, and settle in to listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses the why and how of teaching our students the importance of understanding our pets' emotions and body language.

Don Hanson is your moderator for this discussion, and the panelists are Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike.

Jul 25, 202301:09:15
PPG Advocacy Panel: How Do the PPG Guiding Principles Differ From LIMA?

PPG Advocacy Panel: How Do the PPG Guiding Principles Differ From LIMA?

Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel addresses these five important questions:

  1. What are the PPG Guiding Principles?
  2. What is LIMA?
  3. How do the PPG Guiding Principles and LIMA differ, and why does it matter?
  4. How do we get our profession to better understand the differences between these approaches to self-regulation?
  5. How do we get the average person with a pet to understand the importance of ethical standards and principles in our profession, considering it is under-regulated?

Don Hanson is your moderator for this discussion, and the panelists are Niki Tudge, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Dr. Zazie Todd, Sue Kocher, Debbie Sheridan, and Kim Silver.

Jun 22, 202301:00:43
Chat and Chuckle with Alejandra López Irala of Rasca y Pica in Argentina

Chat and Chuckle with Alejandra López Irala of Rasca y Pica in Argentina

Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Alejandra López Irala of Rasca y Pica in Buenos Aires, Argentina, about how to make your cat behavior consulting business stand out.

Alejandra is a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, CCBC. She is the owner of Rasca y Pica, whose goal is to help everyone learn about cats and highlight their welfare. 

Her life focuses on the domestic feline so she can help people better understand and relate to their pets, leading to a stronger bond and a more rewarding relationship between animal and human. 

She loves teaching others through writing, behavior consulting on all things cat related, including feline behavior. She is an active member of Pet Professional Guild, Member of International Companion Animal Network, and Fear Free.

Ale is passionate about continuing education and has completed university level veterinary extension courses, AVEPA, Karen Pryor Academy, NAC, Maddie’s Fund. She has a degree in Management as well as being a Veterinary Assistant for over 8 years and has worked many times at the University of Florida at Operation Catnip. She has worked in organizations, rescues, and with pet owners throughout Argentina and part of the USA. She is currently completing her degree in Environmental Management.

Ale never spends a day without a cat, and is still surprised every time she sees one. She loves to use all her time and resources to take classes, attend workshops and all kinds of topics related to animal welfare in Argentina and other countries. After 10 years of hard work, training and research, she is proud to have co-created the First Feline Festival exclusively in Spanish.

Jun 20, 202347:37
Chat & Chuckle with Dale Ward: Raising the Worst Dog Ever! (Part 1)

Chat & Chuckle with Dale Ward: Raising the Worst Dog Ever! (Part 1)

Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Dale Ward of Dale's Dog Training Academy about her book, Raising the Worst Dog Ever: A Survival Guide—winner in the Human/Animal Bond category of the 2020 Dog Writers Association of America competition!

Jun 01, 202301:14:30
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Mikel Delgado of Feline Minds

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Mikel Delgado of Feline Minds

Join PPG's Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Mikel Delgado of Feline Minds about play and enrichment for cats! Be on the lookout for Dr. Delgado's new book, Play With Your Cat, coming out in February 2024!

Apr 25, 202301:03:03
PPG Advocacy Panel: The Most Misunderstood Facts About Dogs

PPG Advocacy Panel: The Most Misunderstood Facts About Dogs

Join the PPG Advocacy Panel for a discussion about the most misunderstood facts about dogs. It's a long list! Your moderator for this panel is Don Hanson, and the panelists are Judy Luther, Sam Wike, K. Holden Svirsky, Aaron Jones, Sandra Machado, Kristi Benson, and Daniel Antolec.


Enjoy listening to the Advocacy Panel's informal, free-flowing discussion of misunderstood facts about dogs!

Apr 21, 202301:04:20
Chat & Chuckle with Hansa Bergwall of PocketSuite

Chat & Chuckle with Hansa Bergwall of PocketSuite

Join Niki Tudge, Judy Luther and Kelly Fahey as they chat and chuckle with Hansa Bergwall of PocketSuite, a corporate partner of the Pet Professional Guild. Learn all about PocketSuite's features, benefits and tools to help your animal training business succeed!

Apr 12, 202301:05:20
Chat & Chuckle with Hanna Fushihara of Nosework Cats

Chat & Chuckle with Hanna Fushihara of Nosework Cats

Join PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday and Melissa Taylor as they chat and chuckle with Hanna Fushihara about nosework for cats! (Yes, you read that right!)


Hanna runs Nosework Cats as well as Hot Fuzz Dog Training from her home in New York State. She has been training dogs for more than 10 years and began teaching canine nosework in 2018. She reached the NW3-Elite title level competing with her pit bull, Derek, before he passed away. Hanna started developing her own ideas on how to play nosework with her cats in the spring of 2020 during the start of the pandemic, making adjustments to how she played nosework with dogs so that her cats would find the activity fun, challenging and motivating. She’s been adding her imaginative, artful skills and humor to the mix with her online Nosework Cats class to make it unique and her own. 


Enjoy listening as Laura, Melissa and Hanna share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!

Mar 20, 202301:13:47
Advocacy Panel: Words Matter—How the Words We Choose Influence Human Behavior

Advocacy Panel: Words Matter—How the Words We Choose Influence Human Behavior

Join the Pet Professional Guild Advocacy Panel for this month's discussion: Words Matter—How the Words We Choose Influence Human Behavior. 

Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Division Chair Don Hanson

Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion: Kristi Benson, Judy Luther, Pat Miller, Debbie Sheridan, Dr. Zazie Todd and Sam Wike.

Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!


Mar 16, 202301:02:51
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom

Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior and Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog about agency and choice, as well as slow thinking, stress, learned helplessness and much more!

Pet guardians and pet professionals, enjoy listening as Dr. Spaulding, Irith and Niki share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!

Mar 06, 202301:00:21
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt-Hawes of Pet Perspective

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt-Hawes of Pet Perspective

Join PPG Founder and President Niki Tudge and Canine Division Chair Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt-Hawes of Pet Perspective in Australia about puppies!

Pet guardians and pet professionals, enjoy listening as Dr. Nesbitt, Niki and Judy share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!

Mar 02, 202301:05:27
Chat & Chuckle with Carrie Anne Selwyn of Canine Hoopers World

Chat & Chuckle with Carrie Anne Selwyn of Canine Hoopers World

Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Carrie Anne Selwyn of Canine Hoopers World based in Surrey, United Kingdom, about hoopers! Learn why Carrie calls hoopers "the laziest dog sport for the handler," but also one of the most inclusive sports for dogs.

Pet guardians and pet professionals, enjoy listening as Carrie, Niki and Judy share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!

Mar 01, 202301:00:07
Chat & Chuckle with Parrish Warren of Space City Cats

Chat & Chuckle with Parrish Warren of Space City Cats

Join PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Parrish Warren of Space City Cats, based in Houston, Texas, about educating the public and handling misconceptions about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats. Topics covered include:

  • Working with feeders to gain their cooperation with TNR (people skills required!)
  • Proper feeding of the cats for trapping success
  • Networking with others to maximize the use of TNR resources
  • Trapping 101—the step-by-step process
  • Favorite baits for trapping
  • Post-surgery care and recovery time before returning cats to their outdoor homes
  • Tips for successful trapping and more!

Pet guardians and pet professionals, enjoy listening as Laura, Joanna and Parrish share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!

Feb 21, 202357:28
PPG Advocacy Panel: Anthropomorphism—Is It Relevant?
Feb 17, 202301:00:58
Chat & Chuckle with Joey Lusvardi of Class Act Cats

Chat & Chuckle with Joey Lusvardi of Class Act Cats

Join PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison, also with PPG's Feline Division, as they chat and chuckle with Joey Lusvardi of Class Act Cats. Topics covered include:

  • How they each got started as cat behavior consultants
  • What sparked their career changes
  • Getting experience volunteering with rescues and shelters
  • Different courses available to help gain knowledge
  • The importance of networking and being a member of professional organizations like PPG
  • How to get your business set up and start taking your first clients

Pet guardians and pet professionals, enjoy listening as Laura, Joanna and Joey share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format!


Jan 31, 202301:01:10
Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education

Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education

Join PPG Founder and President Niki Tudge and Canine Division Chair Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education, a PPG Corporate Partner. Veronica shares information about her Service Dog Coach certificate program that is opening for enrollment on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Enrollment for this program opens only twice per year, so don't miss your opportunity to apply now at cooperativepaws.com! Other topics covered in this episode include:

  • How Veronica got started training service dogs
  • Options for acquiring a service dog or training a pet dog to be a service dog
  • Wheelchair and service dog public access issues with Uber, Lyft, airlines and others
  • The pros and cons of a national registry and ID card/tag system for service dogs and adaptive equipment
  • Training puppies and teenaged dogs

Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as Veronica shares her expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.

Jan 26, 202301:00:52
PPG Advocacy Panel: What Do You Do When You're the Only Force-Free Professional in Town?
Jan 20, 202301:01:41
Chat & Chuckle with Jeanette Davis of Feline Rescue Association and Silver Whiskers Animal Rescue

Chat & Chuckle with Jeanette Davis of Feline Rescue Association and Silver Whiskers Animal Rescue

Join Laura Cassiday, PPG Feline Division chair, and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison, also of the PPG Feline Division, as they chat and chuckle with Jeanette Davis of the Feline Rescue Association and Silver Whiskers Animal Rescue in Baltimore, Maryland, about how to keep community cats warm in the winter.

Dec 27, 202248:06
Chat & Chuckle with Sandra Grossmann of The Feline Consultant

Chat & Chuckle with Sandra Grossmann of The Feline Consultant

Join PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison, also with the PPG Feline Division, as they chat and chuckle with Sandra Grossmann of The Feline Consultant about feline nutrition and feeding cats.

Nov 22, 202201:00:56
PPG Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #15 - Top Tips on How to Network and Spread the Mission

PPG Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #15 - Top Tips on How to Network and Spread the Mission

Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Top Tips on How to Network and Spread the Mission

Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.

Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Division Chair Don Hanson

Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion includes: Aaron Jones of the PPG Inclusivity Division and PPG Shelter and Rescue Division, Linda Michaels, Kim Silver, Dr. Karolina Westlund and Monique Williams of the PPG Equid Division.

Nov 04, 202201:05:38
Chat & Chuckle with Laura Cassiday of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training

Chat & Chuckle with Laura Cassiday of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training

Join Niki Tudge and PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training as they chat about cat declawing, current legislation banning the procedure and ways to advocate for cats to keep their claws. 

Apologies in advance for some audio issues in this episode!

Oct 28, 202253:19
Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas of dogbiz

Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas of dogbiz

Join Kelly Fahey and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas of dogbiz about the THRIVE! program. 


THRIVE! is an online program of dogbiz’s that provides group coaching and a supportive community to help R+ dog trainers and their businesses thrive.

Oct 26, 202201:12:43
PPG Inclusivity Division Meetup - Celebrating LGBT History Month & World Mental Health Day

PPG Inclusivity Division Meetup - Celebrating LGBT History Month & World Mental Health Day

Join hosts Niki Tudge and Lorena Patti of PPG's Inclusivity Division as they celebrate LGBT History Month and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10)! Featured guests are Lottie Bennett, Valarie Ross, Angel Rowe and Debbie Sheridan. 


Oct 25, 202201:06:36
The PPG Member Newsletter - Oct./Nov 2022

The PPG Member Newsletter - Oct./Nov 2022

Listen to Judy Luther and Niki Tudge chat through this month's PPG Member News. We talk about PPG Events, Webinars, Meetups, News & More!

You can read the full newsletter here 

Other PPG Publications

BARKS from the Guild presents a collection of valuable business and technical articles as well as reviews and news stories pertinent to our industry. BARKS is the official publication of the Pet Professional Guild and is designed for animal training and pet professionals.

Read BARKS

Pets and Their People presents a collection of articles as well as reviews pertinent to pet care. P&TP is a publication of the Pet Professional Guild and is designed for pet owners

Read Pets & Their People



Oct 17, 202239:39
PPG Advocacy Panel - Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?

PPG Advocacy Panel - Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern?

Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Dog Safety: Should It Be Taught in Schools? Is There a Public Safety Concern? Pet guardians and pet professionals, listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.

Your Moderators: PPG Advocacy Committee Chair Don Hanson

Your Advocacy Panel includes: Aaron Jones, Sam Wike, and Monique Williams

Oct 12, 202258:07
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service

Join Niki Tudge, PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther and BARKS Magazine editor-in-chief Paula Garber as they Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta, owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service and co-owner of The Real Dog Nerds, about pets with behavior problems requiring a veterinary behaviorist, and what pet guardians can look for and do in preparation for and support of a veterinary behavior program for their pet.

Oct 10, 202201:12:32
Chat and Chuckle with Annie Phenix

Chat and Chuckle with Annie Phenix

Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Annie Phenix of Phenix Dogs about using emotion and connection in training. 

Annie’s new book, Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs: Proven Techniques to Help Your Dog Recover from Fear and Anxiety and Enjoy Walks Calmly, will be available in November 2022.

Annie is also the author of The Midnight Dog Walkers published in 2016, and is a Certified Behaviourist and Family Dog Mediator.

Sep 23, 202201:24:29
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior
Sep 19, 202255:43
BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #13 - What Is Management, and Can It Be Enough in Helping Pet Owners?

BARKS Podcast with the PPG Advocacy Panel: Discussion #13 - What Is Management, and Can It Be Enough in Helping Pet Owners?

Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on pet management and whether it can be enough in helping pet owners. Pet guardians and pet professionals, we invite you to listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format. 

Sep 12, 202201:03:19
Chat and Chuckle with Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog

Chat and Chuckle with Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog

Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther as they Chat and Chuckle with Irith Bloom of The Sophisticated Dog about virtual dog training and much more. 

Aug 24, 202201:06:50
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Robert and Karen Hewings about Scent Fest

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Robert and Karen Hewings about Scent Fest

Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther talking Scent with Dr. Robert Hewings, BSc. MA. D/Prof. (Head of School) and Karen Caton-Hewings.

Learn all about the upcoming PPG Scent Fest events:

Discover what will be covered and how much fun it will be!


Aug 10, 202201:08:22
Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta

Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Lisa Radosta

Join Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee Chair Judy Luther to Chat & Chuckle with Lisa Radosta, DVM DACVB.

Dr. Radosta is the owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service, a specialty practice in southeast Florida and co-owns Dog Nerds, an online educational resource for guardians whose pets have behavior disorders.

For more information visit: https://flvetbehavior.com/about/veterinarians/

Aug 01, 202201:02:08
PPG Advocacy Panel - Animal Emotions & Their Importance In Understanding Behavior

PPG Advocacy Panel - Animal Emotions & Their Importance In Understanding Behavior

Join the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Advocacy Panel for a discussion on Animal Emotions & Their Importance In Understanding Behavior.

Pet guardians and pet professionals, we invite you to listen as panel members share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format.


Your Moderators: PPG president Niki Tudge and PPG Canine Committee chair Judy Luther


Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion includes: PPG Shelter & Rescue Committee chair K. Holden Svirsky, PPG Assistance Animal Committee representative Tracey Hagan, Aaron Jones of the PPG Inclusivity Committee, Linda Michaels, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Dr. Zazie Todd, and Dr. Laura Donaldson.

Jul 26, 202201:04:49
Chat & Chuckle with Toni Clarke About Preparing Pets for Travel by Air

Chat & Chuckle with Toni Clarke About Preparing Pets for Travel by Air

Join Niki Tudge and Rebekah King as they Chat & Chuckle with Toni Clarke of Well Done Charlie Dog Training, about how to develop and execute training plans to prepare pets to fly. 

Jul 20, 202246:26
Chat and Chuckle with Debby Lucken from Kids Around Dogs
Jul 15, 202259:06
Chat and Chuckle with Annie Phenix Talking Reactive Dogs and Much More
Jul 14, 202201:23:28
Chat and Chuckle with Barbara Hodel Author of How to Love and Survive Your Teenage Dog
Jul 11, 202201:02:44