PPG Podcast

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!

  1. 12/23/2025

    Chat and Chuckle with Dr. Marci Koski About Paths to Becoming a Feline Behavior Consultant

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

    57 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    Chat & Chuckle: Exploring Research Design with Dr. Zazie Todd and Dr. Eduardo Fernandez

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

    1h 5m

  3. 12/08/2025

    Chat & Chuckle with Erika Liljefelt About the Dynamic Dog Practitioner and the Connection Between Pain and Behavior

    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.

    1h 3m

  4. 11/24/2025

    Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristyn Vitale About the Interactions of Dog and Cat Owners with Their Pets

    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.

    54 min

  5. 11/20/2025

    PPG Advocacy Panel: Advocacy When Pet Professionals Are Pet Parents, Too

    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.

    1h 1m

  6. 11/17/2025

    Chat & Chuckle: The Myths and Lies About R+/Force-Free Training—Let's Dispel Them!

    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!

    1h 17m

  7. 10/22/2025

    PPG Advocacy Panel: Kind Alternatives to the Use of Shock Collars and Aversives

    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!

    1h 1m

  8. 10/21/2025

    Chat & Chuckle: Chatting About the Credential Matrix with Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline

    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.

    1h 15m
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About

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!

Information

  • Creator
    The Pet Professional Guild
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Pet Professional Guild
  • Show Website
    PPG Podcast

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