The Pet Professional Guild

06/23/2026

A new BARKS Magazine article about Resilience Strategies for Cats:
"The best way we can protect our pets from chronic stress is to reduce the stressors we can control, and gently teach them to cope with those we can’t." -Misty Hampton owner of Fellow Creatures Pet Consulting

by Misty Hampton

06/22/2026

Ready to Connect? Join our certified eCPR practitioners in a safe, confidential environment.
- Only PPG members may attend.
- The meetings are drop-in sessions—you may attend for as long or as little as you wish.
- All meetings are confidential and not recorded.
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/programs/hear-for-you/
“Come and join us. You talk, and we will truly hear you.”

06/22/2026

Join us for a PPG Live Webinar! Keep Calm and Kitty On: Relaxation & Resilience Strategies for Cats - with Misty Hampton of Fellow Creatures Pet Consulting
⏰June 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)⏰
Register today:
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/keep-calm-and-kitty-on-relaxation-resilience-strategies-for-cats-with-misty-hampton/
In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies to help cats navigate stressful situations and to develop the resilience to cope with stressors on their own when you aren’t there to help them. The presentation will include demo videos of mat relaxation and desensitization to separation.
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1, IAABC 1

06/22/2026

June Ask Anything ⏰Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/may-ask-anything-your-support-huddle-sessions-fourth-thursday-at-500-p-m-et-2/
Free and open to the public.
Bring your questions about Pet Professional Guild programs, including:
✅PPG member benefits
✅The Pet Professional Accreditation Board
✅Behavior Teams
✅Doggone Safe
✅Pet Dog Ambassador

06/21/2026

It’s People-ly Out There: Understanding Client Personalities to Improve Communication, Retention, and Results -with Maria Stouffer of Full Potential Dog Training
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/its-people-ly-out-there-understanding-client-personalities-to-improve-communication-retention-and-results-with-maria-stouffer/
PPG Members, use your $10.00 discount coupon code at registration to access your discounted rate.
Learning Objectives:
✔Identify common client personality types within the pet care industry
✔Adapt communication styles to improve clarity and buy-in
✔Increase client retention, satisfaction, and follow-through
✔Reduce professional burnout caused by repeated client frustration
✔Strengthen business sustainability through stronger client relationships

06/20/2026

The Positive Bookworm is PPG’s official *members-only* book club.
Now preparing to read: Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs by Wendy Lyons Sunshine
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/positive-bookworm-club-tender-paws-how-science-based-parenting-can-transform-our-relationship-with-dogs-by-wendy-lyons-sunshine/
The group will meet on the last Friday of the month as below at Noon ET:
July 31st – Part 1 and Part 2
August 28th – Part 3
September 25th – Part 4 & Part 5
TBD – Author Meet Up
The book is available in most formats on Amazon.

Not a PPG member yet? Join today!

06/19/2026

Join PPG now and become part of this progressive, kind and dedicated movement to help impact the future of our industry for pets, their guardians and us as professionals.
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/join-ppg/

06/19/2026

Join us for a PPG Live Webinar! Keep Calm and Kitty On: Relaxation & Resilience Strategies for Cats - with Misty Hampton of Fellow Creatures Pet Consulting
📆June 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/keep-calm-and-kitty-on-relaxation-resilience-strategies-for-cats-with-misty-hampton/
In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies to help cats navigate stressful situations and to develop the resilience to cope with stressors on their own when you aren’t there to help them. The presentation will include demo videos of mat relaxation and desensitization to separation.
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1, IAABC 1

06/18/2026

Are you ready to scale your passion into a thriving, sustainable business? While most pet professionals enter the industry out of a love for animals, we