Doggone Safe

08/23/2026

'Reactivity Is a Relationship Problem (not just a Training One): Supporting Both Ends of the Leash'- with Ruth Hegarty
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/reactivity-is-a-relationship-problem-not-just-a-training-one-supporting-both-ends-of-the-leash-with-ruth-hegarty/
Join The Pet Professional Guild live on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for a transformative session that will:
☑️Explain reactivity as a relationship-based, whole-system challenge rather than a dog-only training issue
☑️Identify key human-side factors that influence reactive dog training outcomes and client follow-through
☑️Recognize when training progress is limited by client capacity rather than technique
☑️Adapt communication and training plans to better support both the dog’s emotional needs and the human’s ability to implement change
Webinar Details:
🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET (Live webinar with recording access)
🎟️ Registration: $25.00

08/21/2026

Teach kids how to safely deliver treats to their pet dogs.

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

"Walking slowly beside us on a short lead is an unnatural way for dogs to move." - UnChase
More in the description⬇️

08/16/2026

Behavior Teams: What, How & Why. Your Live Q&A Session. Thursday, August 20, 2026/1:30 pm - 2:00 pm (ET)
More info:
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/behavior-teams-what-how-why-your-live-qa-session-the-third-thursday-of-the-month/
✨Come and learn how this program is transforming case management and improving the lives of pets and guardians across the community.

08/13/2026

'Understanding Resource Guarding'- with Dr. Mayuri Billingsley
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/understanding-resource-guarding-with-dr-mayuri-billingsley/
📆August 19, 2026
⏰7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (ET)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what causes resource guarding behaviors in dogs
- The risk factors that influence the development of resource guarding behaviors
- Learn the ethology of resource guarding
- Primary influences and concepts that need to be addressed to work towards a resolution
- The specific considerations when creating a training plan for dogs that show resource guarding behaviors
- Prevention of resource guarding

08/11/2026

Instead of only asking, “How do I stop the biting?”
Ask:
“What does my puppy need right now?”
Sometimes the answer is a nap rather than another training session. - New Perfect Pawz Dog Training & Behaviour

Puppy Biting Doesn't Mean Your Puppy Is Aggressive! 🦈
Puppy biting can be REALLY hard work.
Hands.
Feet.
Trouser legs.
Sleeves.
Anything that moves!
But puppy biting is usually a completely normal part of development.
Your puppy is exploring the world with their mouth, learning how to interact and often struggling to control their excitement.
And there's another BIG culprit…
😴 Being overtired.
A puppy who has missed their nap can suddenly turn into a tiny land shark!
Instead of only asking, “How do I stop the biting?”
Ask:
“What does my puppy need right now?”
Sometimes the answer is a nap rather than another training session.
🐾 If puppy life feels more exhausting than you expected, you're definitely not alone.
Fast puppy help 👉https://www.perfectpawz.co.uk/puppy-training

08/10/2026

The Doggone Safe Mission Statement:
✅To promote education initiatives for dog bite prevention and increased child safety around dogs.
✅To provide tools and resources to professional dog trainers, behavior consultants and pet care professionals to support dog bite prevention education.

08/09/2026

The Enriched Puppy Protocol™: Raising Competent, Coordinated & Connected Canines with Suzanne Clothier
CEUs: PPAB 1, PMCT 1
✨The Pet Professional Guild Member FREE Webinar for August 2026✨
On-Demand Webinar: Watch as soon as you register!
Learning Objectives -Attendees will be able to:
- Understand the sensitive and critical periods in early canine development, and the potential long-term effects of events that do (or not) occur in these periods.
- Recognize the appropriate environments and events that help to promote optimal puppy development during each stage of growth.
- Appreciate the deficits and omissions experienced by many puppies during early puppyhood, and the need to adjust training protocols to mitigate potential behavior problems that may arise.
(This webinar session was broadcast as part of the All About Puppies and Kittens Event.)