Promoting Animal Wellness

When we take good care of ourselves, each other, and our planet, then our pets and other animals will naturally benefit.

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cynophilist | noun | one that is favorably disposed toward dogs

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How Can We Assess When It Might Be Time? https://t.co/z5jtRQPtXy
"Within days of Muppy’s diagnosis, I developed a list to assess her comfort daily and help determine if she was suffering." - Don Hanson in the newest Pets and Their People blog post

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"Changing our language from command to cue isn’t wordplay; it’s a mindset shift." - Louise Stapleton-Frappell in the newest Pets and Their People blog post.
How We Talk About Dogs: What Does Our Language Reveal? https://t.co/O94i6mWV68
#language #dogs

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"Every phrase shapes how guardians perceive training and how dogs experience it. Language isn’t only about communication — it’s about compassion." - Louise Stapleton-Frappell
The Language of Dog Training: It’s Not Just Semantics https://t.co/PL0Cr7Wp3h

[PetProfessionalGuild @PetGuild]

✨Read the latest Pets and Their People blog post!✨
Behavior Pros Say Your Pet Wants You to Do These Four Things Starting Today https://t.co/z2yfoCbnuH
#animalbehavior #pets

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"Dogs don’t live in training sessions; they live in families, with all the quirks, habits, and differing opinions that come with that." - dogbiz
Help Get the Whole Household on Board with Your Training Plan https://t.co/SJpICunVO9

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Let's Learn, Laugh & Succeed Together! Meet your #BusinessGrowthAwarenessWeek Revenue Roundtable Partners: https://t.co/mpG7aTN8Fv
Attend FREE vendor-led sessions about business support, new services & affiliate programs. #NationalSmallBusinessMonth #PetProfessionalGuild

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In the new Pets and Their People blog post, 'Dog Training for the Real World,' Dan Antolec describes systematically preparing his #dogs for all sorts of “real-world” situations with reward-based training.
Dog Training for the Real World  https://t.co/GVt8B2LxB2
#TrainingJourney

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🎙️Now Playing on the PPG #Podcast:
https://t.co/eNlsNZ9KP1
In this episode, the panel is joined by special guests Niki Tudge and Louise Stapleton-Frappell to discuss their new book, Beyond Belly Rubs: The Compassionate Pet Guardian, How to Truly Connect with Kindness & Love.

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"Guardians are often carrying far more than meets the eye. They may be managing health issues, family pressure, financial strain, lack of time, fear, grief, or the everyday weight of caring for an animal with complex needs." - Tasha Attwood
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"Our success is due to the relationship we’ve built.
Really, it was communication and teamwork that got us to where we are. Linus is a great training partner!" - Misty Hampton
Here's Why You Should Care About Cooperative Care for Pets https://t.co/shl7ZGVKHS
#cats #catcare

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A checklist from PPG's Pet Care Division outlining a clear set of nonnegotiable standards for #petcare professionals who provide services such as boarding & #petsitting.
Nonnegotiable Indoor and Outdoor Pet Care Standards for Pet Sitters https://t.co/pv4YKP035H

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The Many Ways Cats Show Us Love https://t.co/7hpXVE6RFv
Many guardians describe #cats who follow them from room to room, sit nearby while they work, or wait until they are settled before curling up beside them. - Allison Hunter-Frederick

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In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Don Hanson share tips to help #pets avoid hazards in their environment.
Help Pets Avoid These Common Hazards https://t.co/enN3GNOpGG
#PetPoisonPreventionWeek

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ICYMI - "My safety advice is to supervise whatever toys they are given," Daniel Antolec in a recent Pets and Their People blog post
Whether to Offer Stuffed Toys to Your Dog Can Be a Messy Topic...So Let's Tear into It! https://t.co/iJFDaBjnXV
#enrichment

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"Much like teaching a dog to walk on a lead or feel comfortable with handling, muzzle training can help dogs cope more calmly if unexpected situations arise."
Why Every Dog Can Benefit from Muzzle Training - Just in Case https://t.co/aptyk4R6yw
#MuzzleMarch

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"To support professionals in sharing this message, The Muzzle Movement has developed a set of free educational resources as part of the Just in Case campaign." - Annie Dowell-Caffrey
Just in Case: Encouraging Preventative Muzzle Training https://t.co/iOKF48yG8C
#MuzzleMarch

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"Replenishment isn’t indulgent. It’s ethical." - Tasha Attwood in the newest BARKS blog post.
Creating a Kinder World for Pets: What Professionals Can Do https://t.co/xmUqN2XfSp

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In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Sam Wike explores how to help dogs feel better and be better able to cope when they appear worried.
Your Instinct Is Right...You Should Comfort Your Scared Dog https://t.co/cBZg2pu7zu

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"Without information about the environment or situation, we miss the opportunity to understand why the behavior is occurring and how we can support the cat more effectively." - Mary Stevens in the latest BARKS blog post
https://t.co/lWpR18JRoL