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25.01.2022 Theory Thursday Interesting article on fear by Zazzie Todd! https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com//the-factors-inv

24.01.2022 How many of these can you relate to??

24.01.2022 Pet professional and feeling a bit overwhelmed with the current health and economical situation? Join us for this webinar to learn how to cope with stress and build resilience! COVID-19 has brought with it not just a health crisis but also a social, economic, and mental health crisis as well. For Australians, already coping with the 2019/2020 bushfires, these truly are unprecedented and challenging times.... Some of you, who may have been feeling the effects of burnout well before COVID-19 may be feeling overwhelmed by these additional challenges. There may be others who have found the decrease in face to face business activities, that came with social distancing measures, a welcome relief. Still, there may be others who experience a range of positive and negative feelings in response to the pandemic or even feel a sense of numbness. In this webinar, we discuss stress reactions to COVID-19 including compassion fatigue. We will also cover science-backed ways to cope with stress, compassion fatigue, and uncertainty to build resilience. https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/event-3900539

24.01.2022 Training tip Tuesday If your dog is doing something calmly ....... reinforce it by doubling down If they are calmly chewing on a goats horn add in another horn , Playing ball by themselves adding in another rolling toy Watching the world go by ......place a cooling mat or comfy bed beside them

23.01.2022 Teenage dogs at the vet and how to help them cope! Teenage dogs can be challenging at the best of times and vet visits can be daunting. Blog from our president Barbara Hodel on teenage dogs at the vet.... https://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au/teenage-dogs-at-/

23.01.2022 Everything starts from understanding body language

23.01.2022 When looking to add a new dog to the family, its important to factor in the dogs breed and what they were originally bred for. Yes, how they are treated is important but its also important to understand what might drive your dog and what their needs might be for that breed. Thanks to SpiritDog Trainingfor this graphic

23.01.2022 Or play, walk or have fun with them.

22.01.2022 Geek Week! Here the final presenter list, schedule and topics to follow. Check out the amazing line up 85 presenters with 135 sessions over 5 days! If you have not registered yet - do it now GeekWeek.Rocks... https://petprofessionalguild.com/Geek-Week-November-2020/

21.01.2022 Technical Thursday Using feeding toys during the actual separation anxiety desensitisation plan may not help at all For advise on separation anxiety make sure your adviser is up to date ,well read , can show their qualification and recent courses attended even with Covid

21.01.2022 We are thrilled to share the first of Jenny Harlow posts on Separation Anxiety . It is wonderful to have a specialist trainers viewpoint HOME ALONE HELP YOUR FIDO ADAPT TO CHANGE 2020 will be remembered as the year of change. There have been changes in how and where we work, change in how and where we play, change in how much time we spend at home. ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Thanks to all our sponsors and exhibitors! You all made GeekWeek!

19.01.2022 It is not too late for the early bird - check the line-up and this is for day one only. To register go to https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/event-3909991

19.01.2022 A lot of PPGA Professional members are running on-line classes right now. This is good information on how that type of training can be very good for you and your dog.

17.01.2022 THEORY THURSDAY Theres a good chunk of humans right now who are very comfortable with the reduction in hugs thanks to COVID-19, and another chunk who are desperately missing that close contact. Our dogs are the same. Some LOVE touch & cuddles, some are particularly un-tactile, and for many it depends on who/what/where! This is a comprehensive article looking at many of the situations in which dogs have spacial pressure from us - & some simple ways to switch that up, so ...that we listen to our dogs, and unwanted behaviours reduce. Observation, training & management will get you a long way. https://eileenanddogs.com//space-invaders-humans-pressure/

17.01.2022 Please can we have all our Victorian trainer who are offering online classes Comment below with website links Thank you Lou

17.01.2022 Training Tuesday Another great article by one of our trainers around puppies and creating confidence to spend time on their one ;) https://jhdogtraining.com.au/does-your-puppy-struggle-when/

17.01.2022 Are you a professional in the pet industry and not a PPGA member yet? Maybe it is time to join. There is an amazing discount for our members for Geek Week. Five days of learning for only US $ 200 but only for members and only until 30 August. Join now www.ppgaustralia.net.au

17.01.2022 Early bird has been extended!

15.01.2022 Breeds that have stood the test of time but you don’t always see in puppy classes or on popular puppy breed lists Airedale Akita Bull Mastiff Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever... Portugese Water Dog German Shorthaired Pointer English Pointer Rough Collie Spitz There are so many breeds out there. Understanding the characteristics of a breed is essential to seeing if your family and lifestyle will be able to offer them a rich life for 10years plus Here is Orca who is very much everything their family could have wanted

15.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! But things change daily so check with the business in your area if they are doing still doing online classes or are doing face to face. Were DOG BEHAVIOUR PROFESSIONALS & were here to help! We have a huge Australian-wide network of dog behaviour professionals, many of who are now offering awesome ONLINE services, ranging from private training/behaviour sessions, to puppy preschool, adult dog classes, & tricks & fun stuff to keep your dog entertai...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Some great information on socialisation from one of our professional members Paw Behaviour Dog Training.

14.01.2022 Geek Week Writers Competition! Submit your story about something your pet or a pet you have trained has done and win a free ticket to Geek Week. Check ... https://petprofessionalguild.com/Current-competitions for more details. Deadline for entries: September 30, 2020 Winner announced: October 7, 2020.

13.01.2022 It is not only pets that struggle with this concept!

12.01.2022 Puppy Biting "I understand that puppies are teething but the biting really hurts " Teething is real and whilst humans cry and get temperatures . Puppies get on with it, trying to find thin objects, they can use to wriggle their wobbly tooth with. Objects that are hard, like an apple or carrot can be used to get the sore tooth to fall out. Textured objects are used to grind their gums against, to alleviate the pain and swelling of the new tooth moving up through the gum. Un...derstanding this and how this effects our pups moods will help us be more tolerant but also allow us to set up our pups area to give them more teething relief. Give them a safe place to rest, surround them with ridiculous amounts and varieties of materials to explore with their mouths. Utilise the enrichment toys you have or make some Refrigerate kibble and teeth toys. Be still and let them sleep. .

11.01.2022 Professor McGreevey is one of PPG Australia's Special Councillors. We congratulate him on this recognition of his contribution to animal welfare.

11.01.2022 Share the Geekiness! For your chance to win a ticket to Geek Week, share or retweet this graphic between August 30 and September 15- 2020 and follow these THREE simple steps: Include this link: https://www.GeekWeek.Rocks.... Say which one of the Educational Sessions you are most interested in include the session name and presenter name. Use our co-hosting hashtag found on the flyer so we can find it! You cant win if you dont share! Winners will be announced on September, 20, 2020 Winning Tickets Are Transferable #PPGAGEEK

11.01.2022 Happy fathers day!

10.01.2022 Theory Thursday... Our professional members constantly continue their education. This means approaches, tactics & advice may evolve as the science that underpins it does.

10.01.2022 Hot Off The Press - Your Geek Week Schedule Is Now Available To Download Check it here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/event-3909991

09.01.2022 GEEK WEEK 11 - 15 NOV 2020 Presenter Snapshot: Louise Ginman Louise is another of the Aussie presenter contingent, and will be bringing her years of experience & qualifications together to present on 'home alone: program for puppies & dogs of all ages', as well as navigating a cancer diagnosis in your pet.... In addition to running Positive Dogs in Sydney, Louise is a member of the PPG Australia Committee, President of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia and Supervisor at the Carnivore Unit at Taronga Zoo. Full program here: www.geekweekevent.com

09.01.2022 HOW TO LOVE & SURVIVE OUR TEENAGE DOGS A webinar not to miss! Are you living with or training a young dog? Then you can probably relate to them being spooked by a man with a hat, disappearing in the distance chasing a rabbit, coming home to a lounge room filled with white fluff or a dug-up back yard. The puppy has become a teenager and it happened almost overnight just when you thought all was going well! ... Mon 17 August 7pm AEST, $20. More info & to register: https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/event-3876583

09.01.2022 Last chance to get your ticket or you will miss it. 7 Days to Geek Week - Only 4 more days to Secure Your Tickets A five-day event with 12 months to enjoy more than 134 sessions Registration closes on November 8, 2020 www.GeekWeek.Rocks

09.01.2022 And that's a wrap! I hope you had joined us for this amazing 5 week conference. If not we will be back next year.

08.01.2022 Thursday Theory Great read from Dog Educated The dog training industry is still unregulated! in recent years, a blog being circulated via social media bemoaning the increasingly academic nature of dog training started with the telling of a conversation between the author and a training colleague who asked what operant conditioning is. His response to her explanation was, Why cant you just train the damn dog? This question became a mantra throughout, the author insistin...g it really didnt matter if these professional dog trainers knew the fancy words or what they meant (just to feel legitimate in conversations with other trainers), so long as they got results. In fact, the pressure to learn it was deemed offensive because that meant losing valuable time. This author is not alone. The suggestion that science is unnecessary in dog training isnt new, but the implied integrity in the dismissal of it is, and its popping up a lot lately. Surely, thats not the optimal direction for this already disastrous industry to trend. https://dogeducated.com/more-than-fancy-words/

08.01.2022 Your last chance to register for GeekWeek. Go to https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/event-3909991

07.01.2022 FunDay Sunday Please share your best pet T-shirt slogan.

07.01.2022 Tuesdays Training Never stop reinforcing for coming back!

04.01.2022 Our president Barbara Hodel talking to Josh on ABC Focus about her new book How to love and survive your teenage dog and dogs during covid. Listen in https://www.abc.net.au//sydn/programs/focus/focus/12537150

04.01.2022 With New Year’s Eve around the corner We would recommend being home and being there for your pets Here are some training tips moving forward

04.01.2022 Responsibility is tough. Having a new pet is a joy but that does not mean it is plain sailing! https://letsgofido.com.au/considering-a-puppy/

03.01.2022 Get Your Geek On & Grab Your Early Bird Spot! With globally respected presenters delivering education at less than $1.55 per hour its a Geek Brainer. So many great sessions around the clock. Watch from your lounge in your very own geek apparel. Join us on our Virtual Platform where you can cruise the Exhibitor Hall, chat to vendors, win prizes, network with peers and Geek Out. www.GeekWeek.Rocks https://petprofessionalguild.com/Geek-Week-November-2020/

02.01.2022 Always room for one more?

02.01.2022 Our next webinar is for the cat lovers! presented by Andrea Carne from Cattitude - Cat Behaviour Consultant Thinking INSIDE the box - the importance of enrichment and choice for cats 24 September 2020 7 pm.... "A happy cat is a healthy cat" ... seems such a simple statement, but it has so much depth. Join me this month as I share some recent research that may surprise you: cats actually like their humans more than you think and they rely on us more than you imagine. Unfortunately, we humans dont repay this bond as much as we should. Let me show you what enrichment means in a cats world and how, by increasing it on a range of levels, we can enhance our cats comfort and sense of control. In so doing, we lower their stress levels and subsequently decrease the likelihood of stress-related health concerns and behavioural issues. https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/event-3825809 Andrea Carne

02.01.2022 Nice idea for our cat and kitten owners

02.01.2022 Sending thanks to our friends at PawesomeDogs.Com for this great analogy. And remember trading up doesnt necessarily mean food, it could be toys or games or other high value reinforcements, it just needs to be something your dog considers fair trade.

02.01.2022 Training Tuesday We all know that COVID has affected so much of our day to day lives, not the least of which is the ability to socialise our new puppies. Here is a free session from one of our PPGA members on puppy socialisation at this time. ... Dont forget, many of our trainers are offering online puppy preschool classes at this time also! https://www.facebook.com/MelanieNorgateAnimalTrainer/videos/156482512427374/ Here is a free lesson on socialising puppies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

01.01.2022 Tuesday Training Dogs and puppies should be able to interact with canine friends in a safe and fun environment. This video is from one of our qualified professional members Paw Behaviour Dog Training

01.01.2022 Our president Barbara Hodel will be talking on Northside Radio tomorrow at 10.30 am on Welcoming a new puppy or dog into your family. They will also give away a copy of Barbaras new book: How to love and survive you teenage dog. Tune in!