As PDTE members, we share an ethical path that invites us to meet dogs with love, respect, kindness, and a steady readiness to keep learning. That shared path also connects us to one another. Our ongoing learning is not only personal, it strengthens the cohesion within our group. When we grow, observe, and reflect together, we stay aligned, supportive, and true to the spirit of the PDTE, just as Turid intended when she founded it. Learning is not a burden; it is a quiet gift.

We are often told the importance of building community for ourselves to keep us connected as well as maintain good mental and emotional health. This is such an important thing we can do for our dogs too.