Finding Your Strength During a Pandemic
By Kathie Henschen, CPG & Co-owner of Platinum Paws Our official state’s government website [we’re in Indiana] was very clear when it stated grooming was nonessential. Doing the right thing in this situation was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life. Our country had fallen down and was in […]
Helping Owners Manage Their Dog’s Separation Anxiety
By Kong Company Staff Myriad pet owners around the world found themselves unexpectedly stuck at home this past spring and summer. As they figured out how to turn their kitchen tables into workspaces, dogs were enjoying a lot more time with their families at home. Now, many are starting to go back to on-site work, and […]
2020 APDT Virtual Conference
By ADPT Staff Due to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) has changed its in-person 28th Annual Conference and Trade Show originally scheduled for October 21–24 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to a two-day virtual conference for October 21–22. “Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of APDT members and attendees was the paramount […]
Grooming Career Opportunities at Petco
By Petco Marketing Staff As people’s trusted partner in caring for their pets’ overall health and wellness, Petco offers a variety of premium services that are designed to help save time, money and stress. Our services include pet grooming, training, Vetco vaccination clinics and full-service veterinary hospitals. Petco’s grooming salons are open seven days a […]
New ABC Graduates
Congratulations to Our New ABC Certified Dog Trainers, Veterinary Assistants, Pet Groomers and Cat Trainers! June 11 to August 10, 2020 ABC Honor Roll Graduates Paula Barker Melissa Hinkle Jacob Hunter Shannon Kerimian Olivia Knab Josseline Melendrez Stephanie Neal Blayne Penner Ava Scribner Kenneth Shallies Connie Stanley Jarred Triesler Jonathan Werbowsky ABC Graduates Joanne Adamis […]
Veterinary Assistants Enjoy a Bright Career Outlook
Good-paying jobs are important, and smart people planning their careers should pay attention to job outlooks. So while a career in theatre might sound fabulous, the prospective thespian should realize that the job prospects are actually the opposite of fabulous. For those whose passion leans toward animals, however, the future is full of bright opportunities, […]
Cat Training for Dog Trainers? Yes, Seriously.
What is this about? At ABC we have been teaching people to become cat trainers since 2014. Over the past 6 years we have come to understand that dog trainers who learn cat training are at a competitive advantage over those who haven’t learned cat training. Wait, cats can be trained? Yes! In fact, believe […]
