Join Victoria and her team as they discuss strange behavior dogs do in the latest roundtable discussion.  From cleaning out the cupboards to obsessive licking, no behavior was left out. Learn why dogs might engage in these behaviors and how Victoria and her team work through them.  You will be surprised by what you learn in this entertaining and eye opening episode.Don't forget to visit Positively.com to learn more and answer the question... Why Does My Dog...?

On this episode, Victoria and Andrew talk about his upcoming presentation for the Dog Behavior Conference.  Andrew shares his mantra with us:  "learn, support, and teach.  Learn from the dog first, support what you have learned, and teach things that are likely to be intrinsically valuable for that dog.  After that, train what you like." C.A.K.E. is about understanding this:Compassion Awareness Knowledge EmpathyTo learn more about Andrew Hale, visit https://trainpositive.co.uk/.  Don't forget to join the Dog Behavior Conference to learn more about Bringing CAKE to Dog Training. 

In this episode, Victoria talks with Jo Pay about her upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference: Understanding Why Dogs Chase and What You Can Do About It. For dogs, chasing is an enriching activity.  It's not wrong to the dog, but it certainly can  be a problem in our human world.  Stay tuned for a sneak peak into what Jo will be talking about at the 2024 Dog Behavior Conference.To learn more about Jo, visit https://standishdogtrainer.co.uk/.

Join Victoria and her team in this roundtable discussion about changes that we and our dogs face as we travel through life together. The team leaves nothing unsaid as they explore past and current planned and unplanned changes, plan for future changes, and talk about building resilience in our dogs to help them accept and recover from change. Find more information about the Brave Collection and the Building Resilience course at Positively.com. 

In this episode, Victoria and Steve Dale talk about his upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference, Dogs weren’t Bred to be Couch Potatoes: Why We Must Enrich their Lives. Enrichment is for all animals: from those living in the zoo to our companions (dogs and cats too). Enrichment is individual.  We need to know and understand our animal’s preferences and that their stage of life and breed may influence what enrichment looks like for them.Victoria and Steve leave nothing unsaid in this entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring episode. Listen in to find out just how enriching a big pile of bed pillows can be for one cat in particular. To learn more about Steve, visit stevedale.tv.  

In this episode, Victoria talks with Michael Shikashio about his upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference, Hostility in the Home: Dog Aggression Directed at Family or Visitors.Victoria and Michael discuss the importance of understanding dog behavior and body language, the role of empathy in training, and innovative approaches to managing and helping dogs and their families.  To learn more about Michael, visit aggressivedog.com or find him on Facebook or instagram. 

Join Victoria and her team in this roundtable discussion about building resilience in puppies and give them the tools they need to be successful in all stages of life including adolescence and as an adult.  The team opens up about the importance of providing safety, understanding that there are important milestones in their lives, and what each puppy needs may be different based on their new home's family members, lifestyle, and environment.  Don't have a puppy, don't worry.  There are a lot of nuggets that will benefit dogs at all stages. 

In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team share valuable insights and tips for creating effective training habits that benefit both dogs and their owners. They stressed the importance of considering a dog's individual needs and tailoring training methods accordingly. They discussed various training hacks and habit loops, emphasizing the significance of making training feel less overwhelming for clients.One key takeaway was the concept of "habit stacking," where trainers encourage clients to integrate short training sessions into their daily routines. By pairing training moments with activities they already do, such as feeding, walking, or going to get the mail, clients can effortlessly incorporate training into their lives. 

On this episode, Victoria is joined by Brad and Lisa Waggoner, owners and founders of Cold Nose College.  Brad and Lisa share their individual journeys into dog training, stories of their dogs, and the secret sauce to achieving a fast and joyful recall. Lisa's book, Rocket Recall, is helping trainers and people grow their relationship with their dog while training this important life skill.  Lisa defines a Rocket Recall as “that glorious moment when anytime and anywhere you say ‘Come!’ and your dog immediately and enthusiastically turns on a dime and bounds rapidly to you.”Stay tuned to learn more.

The fabulous Holly Firfer is back on the podcast and talking puppies! Holly is the VP of programming and Development for ReachTV and Scripps News Anchor. She is a former radio DJ, news correspondent and Victoria's podcast companion for many years, but recently she has taken on a new role - mum to Artemis, a rescued pitbull puppy. What has Holly's experience raising a puppy been like and did she make the right decision to go down the puppy path again? What were the biggest challenges and how is she coping with the next phase - adolescence?In this episode, Holly shares the ups and downs of raising a puppy, living with a pitbull and the responsibility she feels to undo the misconceptions people have of the pitbull breed type.