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PPG Podcast
The Pet Professional Guild
PPG Advocacy Panel: How to Choose a Trainer or Behavior Consultant
SEP 17, 202659 MIN
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Description
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.

