PPG Podcast

Tune in as Niki Tudge, Dayle Pierce, and Jenn Friedline are joined by special guest, Maria Stouffer, to chat about people and their communication styles. With the creation of Full Potential Collective, Maria now educates and inspires pet professionals to better understand client personalities, improve communication, and create lasting buy-in that leads to real results. Mentioned in this episode: It’s People-ly Out There: Understanding Client Personalities to Improve Communication, Retention, and Results with Maria Stouffer This webinar explores how client personality types influence expectations, communication styles, compliance, and emotional responses throughout the client interactions. Attendees will learn how to quickly recognize different client personality styles and adapt their communication in a way that builds trust, improves follow-through, and strengthens long-term professional relationships, all while maintaining ethical, humane training standards for both people and dogs. On-Demand Webinar: Watch as soon as you register!

Tune in as host Dayle Pierce is joined by special guests Veronica Boutelle and Gina Phairas. The dog*biz coaches share tips to tackle some of the most common challenges of building a thriving dog training business: How to explain what you do in a compelling but non-salesy way Getting your website to actually work to bring you clients Crafting training services that sell easily and serve well Finding the time to fit it all in without burning out Relax and enjoy the discussion! Recorded on October 7, 2026.

In this episode, Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison Chat & Chuckle with Alejandra López Irala, joining from Argentina, to talk about building a community that is focused on domestic feline well-being. Ale's new YouTube show, The B-Side of Cats, helps everyone learn about cats and highlight their welfare. Her life focuses on the domestic feline so she can help people better understand and relate to their pets, leading to a stronger bond and a more rewarding relationship between animal and human. Enjoy listening as Laura, Joanna, and Alejandra share their expertise in a fun, free-flowing format! Recorded August 28, 2026.

In this episode, the panel discusses the new American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) position statement: How to Choose a Trainer. We also look at resources pet guardians can use to help select a trainer or behavior consultant, including a new Pets and Their People blog post, 'Looking for a Dog Trainer or Behavior Consultant? Here’s What You Need to Know,' by Niki Tudge, PPG founder and president. Your moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠ Chair Don Hanson Today’s panelists: Rebekah King, PPG Director of Operations| Jennifer Van Valkenburg, Natural Healthy Cats | Tasha Attwood, Mutts and Mischief | Dayle Pierce, co-leader of PPG's British Isles Chapter| Kim Silver, Building Bonds | & Michelle Martiya, Essential Animal Training Relax and enjoy the discussion! Recorded September 16, 2026.

Tune in as Dayle Pierce, Jenn Friedline, and Rebekah King are joined by special guest Dr. Dean Hart for a fascinating discussion about about heart rate variability (HRV) in dogs. Discover what HRV measures, how it reflects physiological stress and recovery, and why it's a game-changer for evaluating animal welfare. Come away with actionable low-stress strategies and practical, welfare-centered takeaways for groomers, trainers, and pet professionals to minimize arousal, prevent distress, and build true cooperative care. Recorded September 10, 2026. Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Hart presented a webinar on HRV in June. Register for the on demand here. Additionally, Dean will be the next guest for the PPG Scholarly Circle, PPG’s members-only academic paper reading group. Members, please join us to continue this discussion. If you're interested in learning more about practical ways to adapt training, environments and interactions to match how dogs experience the world, don't miss, Through a Dog’s Eyes, Ears and Nose: Sensory Biology for Better Communication and Learning with Dr. Dean Hart.