In this post, I discuss how pet care professionals acquire knowledge and skill and, most importantly, how they then demonstrate competence in their profession through accreditation by independent third parties. Lastly, I address the importance of continuing education for all pet care professionals.
The minimal regulation of the pet care professions and lack of ethics and transparency, despite existing technical and ethical standards developed by experts, concerns me. In this post, I discuss the qualities that define a pet care professional and the importance of adhering to the
This is an important post from Andrew Hale at Dog Centred Care: The Emotional Experience of Dogs and their Caregivers. In it, he discusses the emotional toll experienced by dogs subjected to shock, their caregivers, and the trainers who help them restore their relationship with
This post summarizes a presentation made for the Eastern Area Agency on Aging Firry Friends Food Ban on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
