PPG Advocacy Panel: What Happens When We Offer Pets More Choices?

In this episode, the panel explores, "What Happens When We Offer Pets More Choices?"Your moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠  Chair Don HansonToday’s panelists: Tasha Attwood, Dayle Pierce, Michelle Martiya, Kim Silver, and Debra BellRecorded: August 19, 2026 We all know that sometimes we need to get our pets to do something that, even if it’s for their benefit, may be difficult for them if they are frightened. Cognitively and emotionally, they are no different than a human toddler, and it is necessary that we treat them with the same compassion and patience. Using force will only make it more difficult next time. Which is why today we discuss the concepts of cooperative care and consent testing as aids in helping our pets cope with difficult situations. Our discussion applies to all pets, regardless of age.Resources mentioned in this episode include:YouTube videos on Training a Chin Rest Programs to learn (and teach) dog body languageDogwise Streaming Video on demandTeach Your Cat to Like the Carrier (blog post)Find a PPG Training and Behavior Professional Eye Drops for Dogs, the Premack Principle, and Stationing on the Stairs (blog post)