Doggone Safe

10/22/2026

Being a muzzled dog guardian isn’t about what the world assumes… it’s about knowing your dog deserves the world 💁🏻‍♀️

It’s answering questions (and side 👀) with calm confidence.�It’s always learning, adjusting, and advocating, again and again.�It’s putting your dog’s welfare first, even when it’s uncomfortable.
It’s hearing “What’s wrong with your dog?” and replying, “Nothing at all… we’re just being safe.”
It’s about giving your dog the tools they need to live a full, safe, supported life.

And it’s a choice rooted in love, not fear.

If you’re a muzzled dog guardian, we see you. And we think you’re doing an incredible job. 💛

Share this, let others know just how wonderful a job you’re doing! 🫶

10/20/2026

🎃Halloween Tip #5: Many dogs do not like to be dressed up. It can be uncomfortable and stressful for them.

10/18/2026

✨ Empower your dog to cope more effectively in any setting!✨
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/how-to-use-parkour-to-build-a-trusting-confident-bond-with-your-dog-with-jason-evans/
'How to Use Parkour to Build a Trusting, Confident Bond with Your Dog'- with Jason Evans
🗓️ Date: October 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ET (Live session with recording access)
🎟️ Standard Registration: $30.00
This “moving meditation” is especially valuable for dogs who are nervous, reactive, or easily over-aroused. Parkour-based exercises help dogs find their footing through positive reinforcement and patience.
📂 Can’t join live? Register anyway, and we’ll send the recording straight to your Google folder following the live broadcast.

10/16/2026

Looking at the why behind a behaviour is the best thing we can do for our dogs, and ourselves. - Trick Woofs

Looking at the why behind a behaviour is the best thing we can do for our dogs, and ourselves.

When we see behaviour for what it really is, we realise it’s not personal, just practical for our dogs at the time.

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10/15/2026

"The problem isn't your dog. It's the plan.
Save this for the next time someone calls your dog stubborn." - Dr. Lisa Radosta
More in the description⬇️

10/13/2026

🎃Halloween Tip: If a dog comes to the door to greet you, Be A Tree! 🌳Just stand still. Wait for their hooman to move their dog away and give you your treat.🍬

10/12/2026

Stop Walking Your Dog?!
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/pets-and-their-people/pets-and-their-people-blog/stop-walking-your-dog/
The thing that really gets people on board with pausing walks is when I ask them if both they and their dogs actually enjoy their walks . The answer is usually no for at least one party. Either the human is stressed on walks due to their dog’s behavior, or the dog’s anxiety or reactivity indicates they are not enjoying the walk. - Elizabeth Friedl in Pets and Their People

10/08/2026

"During the San Jose festival, the regional team connected with guardians seeking guidance on positive-reinforcement methodologies, behavior modification, and humane management strategies." Read more:
https://www.prlog.org/13174361-the-pet-professional-guild-celebrates-community-outreach-milestone-regional-behavior-teams-expand.html

The Pet Professional Guild Celebrates Community Outreach Milestone. Regional Behavior Teams Expand. Bay Area Behavior Team's success at Bark in the Park San Jose highlights the growing impact of collaborative, force-free professional networks. - PR13174361

10/07/2026

🎃If you see a dog behind a door, gate, or fence when trick-or-treating, just skip that house.

10/06/2026

'Through a Dog’s Eyes, Ears and Nose: Sensory Biology for Better Communication and Learning' -with Dr. Dean Hart of The Cross Species Institute TCSI
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/through-a-dogs-eyes-ears-and-nose-sensory-biology-for-better-communication-and-learning-with-dean-hart/
📆October 15, 2026
⏰2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (ET)
Designed for trainers and behaviour professionals, this session offers practical ways to adapt training, environments and interactions to match how dogs experience the world.