Come On In, the Water's Muddy - Part 1

Welcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us! Many pet guardians are surprised to learn that the dog training profession is unregulated. In this 2-Part Episode we will delve into what guardians can look for when hiring a new dog training, behavior or other dog professional. What are some questions to ask, and what to look for when scrolling social media. The waters are muddy - so let's dive in and help clear them up!! In this episode, we investigate the difference between having a certificate in a course and a certification in a specific discipline, this is laid out by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at University of Virginia. While this isn’t specific to the world of dog training, it does help identify some basic differences between obtaining a certificate and earning a certification.We also talk about investigating organizational position statements and COE (code of ethics) for professionals that claim or advertise their memberships or affiliations. Here are some examples of industry Position Statements & COE: Professional Association of Canine Trainers: Ethical Dog Training and Code of Conduct  Animal Behavior & Training Council: Code of Professional Conduct American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: Position Statement on Humane Dog Training Pet Professional Guild: Position Statements and Guiding Principles Association of Professional Dog Trainers: LIMA – Effective Behavior Intervention Policy and Code of Professional Ethics   Featured Beverage: Summer Cider Series - Pomegranate Hard Cider from Copper Pig Brewery, Lancaster, NH. The Copper Pig produces some of the best craft beer in a warm, people-friendly comfortable pub atmosphere. From spring to fall, you can sit outdoors, with a scenic view of the Israel River. If you're ever in the area, stop in and give ⁠Copper Pig Brewery⁠ a try!     Where you can find us:⁠⁠⁠ @beers.biscuits⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@thetimelessdog⁠ ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠@peterpiper_pickel⁠⁠⁠ | Ideas, Questions, Comments – Email us: [email protected] We hope you enjoyed the conversation and please don’t forget to give your dog a biscuit from us. Until next time. You can find a closed caption version of this episode on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BeersBiscuits     Be Gentle! - This episode was produced by us on AudioDirector. Music: "Bring the Fun!" by Andrey Rossi - Available for download on Uppbeat: ⁠Bring The Fun! by Andrey Rossi • Uppbeat⁠