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In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from September 30th, 2017, Don talks with Niki Tudge, the founder of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). We discuss the mission of the PPG, its Guiding Principles, and its members which include pet parents as well as pet care professionals such as trainers, boarding kennels, daycares, groomers, veterinarians and more. The PPG offers divisions for those interested in dogs, cats, horses, and shelter, and rescue work. Lastly, we discuss the latest work of the advocacy division which launched the Shock-Free Coalition ( http://www.shockfree.org ) on September 25th, which is “…an initiative that aims to build an international movement committed to eliminating shock devices once and for all in the care, training, and management of pets.”
If you are a pet care professional, a pet parent/owner/guardian, or someone that 
cares deeply about the humane treatment of pets, you will not want to miss this show.
I hope that after you listen to the show, you will join us and sign the pledge!
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The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) website – https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/
The Shock Free Coalition homepage – http://www.shockfree.org
The Shock Free Coalition pledge page – https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/Sign-The-Pledge
Shock Free Coalition of Maine – http://bit.ly/Shock-FreeME
Recommended Resources
Articles on Don’s Blog (http://www.words-woofs-meows.com)
PRESS RELEASE – Green Acres Kennel Shop Joins the Shock-Free Coalition – http://blog.greenacreskennel.com/2017/09/25/press-release-green-acres-kennel-shop-joins-the-shock-free-coalition/
The Unintended Consequences of Shock Collar (on blog) – http://bit.ly/ShockCollars
Reward Based Training versus Aversives – http://blog.greenacreskennel.com/2017/04/25/dog-training-reward-based-training-versus-aversives/
The PPG and AAHA – Making A Kinder World for Dogs – http://blog.greenacreskennel.com/2017/04/11/the-ppg-and-aaha-making-a-kinder-world-for-dogs/
Podcasts from The Woof Meow Show (http://www.woofmeowshow.com)
Podcast –Pet Behavior, Vets & The AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines – Dr. Dave Cloutier – Veazie Veterinary Clinic – http://blog.greenacreskennel.com/2016/07/02/podcast-encore-pet-behavior-vets-the-aaha-canine-and-feline-behavior-management-guidelines-dr-dave-cloutier-veazie-veterinary-clinic/
The Unintended Consequence of Shock Collars – http://traffic.libsyn.com/woofmeowshow/WoofMeowShow-2014-03-29-Unexpected_Consequences_of_Shock_Collars.mp3
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