Doggone Safe

05/31/2026

A message from The Pet Professional Guild:

05/29/2026

"Take time to better understand how to speak dog, because dogs are communicating with us all the time." That's radio host Steve Dale talking about how to keep children safe around dogs and prevent bites. This is one of the messages of his delightful new children's book, Ask The Dog. Listen to the full conversation--which is about cats as well as dogs--on The Pawsitive Post wherever you get your podcasts, watch on Youtube, or listen/watch and read a transcript on my blog (link in bio).

05/28/2026

Dogs communicate stress long before behaviour becomes obvious — but many of their earliest signals are physiological, subtle, and easily missed. This webinar introduces a welfare‑science approach to understanding canine stress by integrating heart rate variability (HRV), trauma classification frameworks, and sensory load analysis into everyday practice.
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/when-behaviour-isnt-what-it-says-on-the-tin-how-hrv-gives-dogs-a-voice-in-grooming-stress-and-welfare-with-dean-hart/
A welfare‑centred look at how physiological data can reveal the emotional truth behind grooming‑related behaviour with Dean Hart.
⏰June 8, 2026/2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (ET)
When Behaviour Isn’t What It Says on the Tin: How HRV Gives Dogs a Voice in Grooming, Stress and Welfare

05/26/2026

Never approach a dog who is on a bed or furniture.
Do not bother dogs in cars or behind fences
Leave chained dogs alone.
WALK away from dogs who cannot follow you.

05/25/2026

Behavior Pros Say Your Pet Wants You to Do These Four Things Starting Today
"... an understanding of body language, communication and emotional state is not separate from ethical training and pet care. It is the foundation of it." - Tasha Attwood of Mutts & Mischief Holistic Dog Education and Behaviour Services
Read the full post in Pets and Their People:

by Tasha Attwood

05/24/2026

'Herding Dogs Beyond the Paddock: Understanding Behaviour in Pet Homes' -with Jessica Strain of The Mindful Canine
Details and Registration:
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/herding-dogs-beyond-the-paddock-understanding-behaviour-in-pet-homes-with-jessica-strain/
⏰June 8, 2026/6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET)
By grounding behaviour in breed purpose and genetics, this webinar aims to support professionals in developing more accurate expectations, clearer explanations for clients, and a deeper understanding of why certain behaviour patterns are so common in herding dogs living as pets.

05/21/2026

Think a leash restricts your dog's freedom? Scroll down for a hot take from Sits 'n Wiggles Dog Training 'n Behavior Consulting:

🚨 HOT TAKE: THE LEASH IS NOT THE ENEMY 🚨

It’s not “restricting your dog’s freedom”…
it’s preventing your dog from making ✨questionable life choices✨ 😬

Running up to strangers? ❌
Door-dashing like it’s the Olympics? ❌
Eating mystery sidewalk snacks? ABSOLUTELY NOT 🤢

That leash?
It’s your **management MVP** 🏆

💥 Keeps your dog safe
💥 Prevents rehearsal of chaos
💥 Buys you time to actually TRAIN the skills you want

Because here’s the tea ☕
Every time your dog practices the nonsense… they get better at the nonsense.

Management ≠ failure
Management = being smarter than the situation 😏

So clip the leash.
Set the boundary.
Protect your dog (and your sanity).

✨Train what you can.
Manage what you can’t… yet.✨

05/19/2026

It’s that time of year for various walks to benefit one nonprofit cause or another. Several of you will undoubtedly participate, running or walking and doing

05/18/2026

tip #4: Leave sleeping dogs alone and give them lost of space.

05/17/2026

May Ask Anything – Your Support Huddle Session
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/may-ask-anything-your-support-huddle-sessions-fourth-thursday-at-500-p-m-et/
⏰Thursday May 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
These FREE meetings are focused on providing support and answering questions about The Pet Professional Guild and The Pet Professional Accreditation Board. Bring your questions!
✔️Get answers to your Pet Professional Accreditation Board questions
✔️Learn what we are working on
✔️Ask questions about our programs
✔️Discover membership benefits and anything else you’d like to discuss.
Hosted by Rebekah King, Dayle Pierce & Debra Millikan

Come and Join Us