Do all dogs have their own genius? Dog cognition researcher Adam Miklosi, ethologist and founder of the Family Dog Project in Budapest, Hungary, talks with Victoria Stilwell about social learning and other wonders of the canine mind.
Do all dogs have their own genius? Dog cognition researcher Adam Miklosi, ethologist and founder of the Family Dog Project in Budapest, Hungary, talks with Victoria Stilwell about social learning and other wonders of the canine mind.
How can we help shelter dogs get adopted more easily, and what can we learn about our own pet dogs from their ancestors? Dog researcher and ethologist Clive Wynne joins Victoria and Holly to talk about adoptable dogs and wild wolves.
How can we help shelter dogs get adopted more easily, and what can we learn about our own pet dogs from their ancestors? Dog researcher and ethologist Clive Wynne joins Victoria and Holly to talk about adoptable dogs and wild wolves.
Aggression is a serious behavior issue that is all too common in our domestic dogs. Michael Shikashio joins Victoria and Holly to talk about why dogs become reactive and aggressive.
Aggression is a serious behavior issue that is all too common in our domestic dogs. Michael Shikashio joins Victoria and Holly to talk about why dogs become reactive and aggressive.
Why do some dogs become anxious when left home alone and how can this common behavior problem be overcome? Dog trainer Lisa Waggoner joins Victoria and Holly to talk about how we can identify and treat separation anxiety using desensitization games, sound therapy, and other approaches.
Why do some dogs become anxious when left home alone and how can this common behavior problem be overcome? Dog trainer Lisa Waggoner joins Victoria and Holly to talk about how we can identify and treat separation anxiety using desensitization games, sound therapy, and other approaches.
Do people respond differently to rescue pitbull type pet dogs ? Holly and Victoria are joined by Heather Paul from State Farm. They talk about their own wonderful rescue dogs and compare the realities of insurance data versus public perception about pitbull type dogs and risks.
Do people respond differently to rescue pitbull type pet dogs ? Holly and Victoria are joined by Heather Paul from State Farm. They talk about their own wonderful rescue dogs and compare the realities of insurance data versus public perception about pitbull type dogs and risks.
Victoria and Holly are joined by actor and animal activist Peter Egan to discuss dogs, moon bears, and how dogs and other animals can make us more compassionate human beings.
Victoria and Holly are joined by actor and animal activist Peter Egan to discuss dogs, moon bears, and how dogs and other animals can make us more compassionate human beings.
Victoria is joined by dog behavior expert and a driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, Andrew Hale, to discuss the interesting results to come out of the latest dog electronic shock collar studies. Does this type of research get to the heart of behavior change?
Victoria is joined by dog behavior expert and a driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, Andrew Hale, to discuss the interesting results to come out of the latest dog electronic shock collar studies. Does this type of research get to the heart of behavior change?
The rescue of 180 Chihuahuas sparks a larger conversation between Victoria Stilwell and Aly Lecznar about how to transition dogs from crisis situations into homes.
The rescue of 180 Chihuahuas sparks a larger conversation between Victoria Stilwell and Aly Lecznar about how to transition dogs from crisis situations into homes.
How do dogs perceive sound and can music help dogs suffering with separation anxiety and aggression? Joshua Leeds and Alynn Lecznar join Victoria for part two of this fascinating exploration into a dog’s ear.
How do dogs perceive sound and can music help dogs suffering with separation anxiety and aggression? Joshua Leeds and Alynn Lecznar join Victoria for part two of this fascinating exploration into a dog’s ear.
How does sound help reduce canine anxiety and can music really help prevent and reduce canine fear and noise phobias? Sound researcher and founder of Through A Dog’s Ear Joshua Leeds, joins Victoria along with Animal Scientist Aly Lecznar, to discuss the latest research on how sound can prevent and treat canine anxiety.
How does sound help reduce canine anxiety and can music really help prevent and reduce canine fear and noise phobias? Sound researcher and founder of Through A Dog’s Ear Joshua Leeds, joins Victoria along with Animal Scientist Aly Lecznar, to discuss the latest research on how sound can prevent and treat canine anxiety.
What should you do if your pet is stolen and why should veterinarians scan new patients for a microchip? Debbie Matthews from www.vetsgetscanning.co.uk joins Victoria to talk about pet theft, Fern’s Law and the importance of compulsory scanning.
What should you do if your pet is stolen and why should veterinarians scan new patients for a microchip? Debbie Matthews from www.vetsgetscanning.co.uk joins Victoria to talk about pet theft, Fern’s Law and the importance of compulsory scanning.
Victoria is joined by Certified Animal Behaviourist Andrew Hale, to talk about the new UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter and how a different way of viewing canine behavior can improve the human/canine relationship.
Victoria is joined by Certified Animal Behaviourist Andrew Hale, to talk about the new UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter and how a different way of viewing canine behavior can improve the human/canine relationship.
In this episode, Aly Lecznar joins Victoria to talk about canine fitness and how to exercise safely with your dog.
In this episode, Aly Lecznar joins Victoria to talk about canine fitness and how to exercise safely with your dog.
Holly is back to give a journalist’s perspective on latest events and to talk about her senior dogs and canine cancer.
Holly is back to give a journalist’s perspective on latest events and to talk about her senior dogs and canine cancer.
Victoria explores why teaching obedience cues like ‘sit’ should not be the focus of dog training.
Victoria explores why teaching obedience cues like ‘sit’ should not be the focus of dog training.
Victoria is joined by VSPDT Kat Kekel, Behavior Tech at Cherokee County Animal Shelter to talk about sheltering, fostering and adopting animals during the pandemic.
Victoria is joined by VSPDT Kat Kekel, Behavior Tech at Cherokee County Animal Shelter to talk about sheltering, fostering and adopting animals during the pandemic.
Petrepreneur marketing guru J. Nichole Smith joins Victoria to discuss the importance of identifying and building around your ‘why.’
Petrepreneur marketing guru J. Nichole Smith joins Victoria to discuss the importance of identifying and building around your ‘why.’
Victoria is joined by Holly Root-Gutteridge, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Lincoln, to talk about how science is unlocking the canine mind.
Victoria is joined by Holly Root-Gutteridge, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Lincoln, to talk about how science is unlocking the canine mind.
Do dogs feel love? Are they capable of hatred? Victoria connects with one of her favorite dog experts, Clive Wynne to explore.
Do dogs feel love? Are they capable of hatred? Victoria connects with one of her favorite dog experts, Clive Wynne to explore.
Is your dog happy? Victoria is joined by Zazie Todd, author and creator of Companion Animal Psychology to discuss her upcoming Dog Behaviour Conference presentation.
Is your dog happy? Victoria is joined by Zazie Todd, author and creator of Companion Animal Psychology to discuss her upcoming Dog Behaviour Conference presentation.
Victoria talks with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Meghan Herron about training methods, modifying behavior in a shelter environment, as well as her work for Gigi’s, an Ohio based organization that helps homeless dogs get into homes sooner.
Victoria talks with veterinary behaviorist Dr. Meghan Herron about training methods, modifying behavior in a shelter environment, as well as her work for Gigi’s, an Ohio based organization that helps homeless dogs get into homes sooner.
What is e-learning, and what should you look for in an online course? Victoria and Aly break it all down here.
What is e-learning, and what should you look for in an online course? Victoria and Aly break it all down here.
What’s the secret to staying engaged, productive and efficient when working or learning from home in the age of social distancing?
What’s the secret to staying engaged, productive and efficient when working or learning from home in the age of social distancing?
Victoria and Dr. Paula Bloom discuss the emotional impact of the coronavirus on people and their pets.
Victoria and Dr. Paula Bloom discuss the emotional impact of the coronavirus on people and their pets.
Tips for dog owners whose dogs are entering elderly status in order to keep them alert, active and healthy.
Tips for dog owners whose dogs are entering elderly status in order to keep them alert, active and healthy.
The animal rescue scene in Puerto Rico following the recent natural disasters, updates on Victoria’s Unsung Heroes video series, and Holly’s trip to an experiential art institution.
The animal rescue scene in Puerto Rico following the recent natural disasters, updates on Victoria’s Unsung Heroes video series, and Holly’s trip to an experiential art institution.
What’s the best way to acclimate a new puppy to a household? Whether or not to comfort a crying puppy, top tips for puppy housetraining, how long it takes for puppies to adjust to a new home, and more.
What’s the best way to acclimate a new puppy to a household? Whether or not to comfort a crying puppy, top tips for puppy housetraining, how long it takes for puppies to adjust to a new home, and more.
Following the death of UK presenter Caroline Flack, Victoria and Holly are joined by Dr. Paula Bloom for a special podcast focusing on mental health, depression and bullying on social media.
Following the death of UK presenter Caroline Flack, Victoria and Holly are joined by Dr. Paula Bloom for a special podcast focusing on mental health, depression and bullying on social media.
Victoria and Holly share a new vision for the future of the Positively Podcast and the way fans' questions will help drive what the podcast is all about. Victoria discusses her emotional trip to help Humane Society International close a South Korean dog meat farm and rehome the farm's animals while helping the farmers relaunch a plant-based business instead.
Victoria and Holly share a new vision for the future of the Positively Podcast and the way fans' questions will help drive what the podcast is all about. Victoria discusses her emotional trip to help Humane Society International close a South Korean dog meat farm and rehome the farm's animals while helping the farmers relaunch a plant-based business instead.
Victoria discusses misconceptions about what positive training is (and isn't) in the great debate about dog training methods. Also Dog Behaviour Conference, VSA, courses and Kindness is Powerful
Victoria discusses misconceptions about what positive training is (and isn't) in the great debate about dog training methods. Also Dog Behaviour Conference, VSA, courses and Kindness is Powerful
Aly and Victoria discuss how you can make your dog feel more comfortable during the holidays. Whether your dog is shy of people or a social butterfly, discover great ways to prevent overwhelm and set your dog up for success. How can you teach visiting children to understand what your dog needs and to respect your dog’s space? Can you feed your dog table scraps?
Aly and Victoria discuss how you can make your dog feel more comfortable during the holidays. Whether your dog is shy of people or a social butterfly, discover great ways to prevent overwhelm and set your dog up for success. How can you teach visiting children to understand what your dog needs and to respect your dog’s space? Can you feed your dog table scraps?
In this podcast, Victoria and Aly share great ideas on how to provide enrichment for your dog when it’s cold outside. Aly shares some great canine fitness ideas, how to play hide and seek with your dog and making meal times more enriching.
In this podcast, Victoria and Aly share great ideas on how to provide enrichment for your dog when it’s cold outside. Aly shares some great canine fitness ideas, how to play hide and seek with your dog and making meal times more enriching.
Victoria is joined by Victoria Stilwell Academy's Curriculum Manager, Aly Lecznar, to talk about VSA's newly-launched Online Dog Trainer Course and the introductory Fundamentals of Dog Training & Behavior Course, including what makes VSA such a groundbreaking new learning opportunity both for dog owners and aspiring professional dog trainers.
Victoria is joined by Victoria Stilwell Academy's Curriculum Manager, Aly Lecznar, to talk about VSA's newly-launched Online Dog Trainer Course and the introductory Fundamentals of Dog Training & Behavior Course, including what makes VSA such a groundbreaking new learning opportunity both for dog owners and aspiring professional dog trainers.
Victoria and Holly ring in the new year with a special guest in studio and discussing several of the new projects and developments coming in 2018 in the Positively ecosystem.
Victoria and Holly ring in the new year with a special guest in studio and discussing several of the new projects and developments coming in 2018 in the Positively ecosystem.
Special Boxing Day episode finds Victoria explaining what’s special about December 26th to Holly as well as a discussion about avalanche dogs and a new batch of Ask Victoria training questions.
Special Boxing Day episode finds Victoria explaining what’s special about December 26th to Holly as well as a discussion about avalanche dogs and a new batch of Ask Victoria training questions.
Victoria shares the gifts she’s celebrating this holiday season, including the success of the #LucysLaw campaign, California’s ban on pet store sales, and Australia’s first state to ban puppy mills. Also: dogs unhappy going into kennels, over-bonded pets, and how to create safe boundaries without fences.
Victoria shares the gifts she’s celebrating this holiday season, including the success of the #LucysLaw campaign, California’s ban on pet store sales, and Australia’s first state to ban puppy mills. Also: dogs unhappy going into kennels, over-bonded pets, and how to create safe boundaries without fences.
K9 officer Shawn Humphreys talks with Victoria and Holly about the world of police dog training, its challenges, and the changes he’s noticing with his move towards more positive training. Also, new VSA course dates, how to find a licensed trainer as well as leash-walking and separation anxiety issues.
K9 officer Shawn Humphreys talks with Victoria and Holly about the world of police dog training, its challenges, and the changes he’s noticing with his move towards more positive training. Also, new VSA course dates, how to find a licensed trainer as well as leash-walking and separation anxiety issues.
The widespread outbreak of campylobacter infections due to poor practices on the part of Petland pet stores. A chat with Finding Shelter’s Grace Kelly Herbert in her fight against Amish puppy mills, the state of anti-puppy mill legislation, and how people can get involved locally to fight the puppy mill trade.
The widespread outbreak of campylobacter infections due to poor practices on the part of Petland pet stores. A chat with Finding Shelter’s Grace Kelly Herbert in her fight against Amish puppy mills, the state of anti-puppy mill legislation, and how people can get involved locally to fight the puppy mill trade.
This episode brought to you by Zukes.Victoria and Holly talk about overweight pets, including Victoria’s ‘Fat Dogs’ specials on It’s Me or the Dog, as well as the struggle to keep weight off of pets.On the Positively Hotline, Victoria and Holly welcome the star of the recent Animal Planet show, ‘My Big Fat Pet Makeover,’ Travis Brorsen, to discuss Travis’s new show and the issue of obesity in pets.Ask Victoria questions include: How to get your dog to focus on you, especially in distracting environments. A 15-year old dog who suddenly developed a fear of sleeping at night. A rescued Jack Russell who gets so excited while harnessing up for walks in the morning.Show Links: Travis Brorsen’s webpage My Big Fat Pet Makeover show page
This episode brought to you by Zukes.Victoria and Holly talk about overweight pets, including Victoria’s ‘Fat Dogs’ specials on It’s Me or the Dog, as well as the struggle to keep weight off of pets.On the Positively Hotline, Victoria and Holly welcome the star of the recent Animal Planet show, ‘My Big Fat Pet Makeover,’ Travis Brorsen, to discuss Travis’s new show and the issue of obesity in pets.Ask Victoria questions include: How to get your dog to focus on you, especially in distracting environments. A 15-year old dog who suddenly developed a fear of sleeping at night. A rescued Jack Russell who gets so excited while harnessing up for walks in the morning.Show Links: Travis Brorsen’s webpage My Big Fat Pet Makeover show page
Why dogs and Halloween don’t mix, November’s pet awareness holidays, how to detect signs your dog is in pain. Also, consistency when paper training pups, mouthing puppies, constant barking, issues that come with adopting street dogs.
Why dogs and Halloween don’t mix, November’s pet awareness holidays, how to detect signs your dog is in pain. Also, consistency when paper training pups, mouthing puppies, constant barking, issues that come with adopting street dogs.
What’s the real reason so many people won’t adopt rescue dogs, and what happens when fosters or adoptions don’t go well? Also, a discussion about ‘foster failures’, bullied dogs, dogs that don’t like kids, dogs that lean on guests, and dogs that won’t potty outside.
What’s the real reason so many people won’t adopt rescue dogs, and what happens when fosters or adoptions don’t go well? Also, a discussion about ‘foster failures’, bullied dogs, dogs that don’t like kids, dogs that lean on guests, and dogs that won’t potty outside.
How to be prepared for natural disasters with your pet, what happens to dogs rescued from dogfighting rings, how to help your dog want to go out for walks, how to get your dog back inside after potty breaks, stopping barking in shelter dogs, and whether to adopt littermates into a single household.
How to be prepared for natural disasters with your pet, what happens to dogs rescued from dogfighting rings, how to help your dog want to go out for walks, how to get your dog back inside after potty breaks, stopping barking in shelter dogs, and whether to adopt littermates into a single household.
Victoria and Holly reconnect after a few months away and discuss how to recognize signs of pain in your older dog, keys to curbing rambunctious dog play, managing noisy nighttime behavior, overcoming anxiousness when guests visit your dog, and how to get dogs used to water.
Victoria and Holly reconnect after a few months away and discuss how to recognize signs of pain in your older dog, keys to curbing rambunctious dog play, managing noisy nighttime behavior, overcoming anxiousness when guests visit your dog, and how to get dogs used to water.
Season 6 ends with a bang as Holly and Victoria reveal two brand new releases that listeners will be able to enjoy.
Season 6 ends with a bang as Holly and Victoria reveal two brand new releases that listeners will be able to enjoy.
On this jam-packed episode of the Positively Podcast, Holly and Victoria first chat about Victoria's new book and some of the fascinating research that's being conducted on canine cognition.Here are a few of the questions they discuss: Do dogs dream? How can you tell if your dog is in pain? Why do small dogs live longer than larger dogs?Also on this episode of the podcast is an interview with K-9 Ninja Roo Yori, who has become a household name both through his endeavors on American Ninja Warrior as well as his work promoting pit-bull type dogs.And finally, a round of Ask Victoria questions and Animal Academy questions will both fascinate and entertain you!
On this jam-packed episode of the Positively Podcast, Holly and Victoria first chat about Victoria's new book and some of the fascinating research that's being conducted on canine cognition.Here are a few of the questions they discuss: Do dogs dream? How can you tell if your dog is in pain? Why do small dogs live longer than larger dogs?Also on this episode of the podcast is an interview with K-9 Ninja Roo Yori, who has become a household name both through his endeavors on American Ninja Warrior as well as his work promoting pit-bull type dogs.And finally, a round of Ask Victoria questions and Animal Academy questions will both fascinate and entertain you!
Victoria and Holly chat about the Victoria Stilwell Academy and the latest news from the program. They also answer your most pressing dog training questions!
Victoria and Holly chat about the Victoria Stilwell Academy and the latest news from the program. They also answer your most pressing dog training questions!
Victoria and Holly cover the latest news related to puppy mills in both the US and UK, and have a fascinating chat with Marc the Vet about the topic.
Victoria and Holly cover the latest news related to puppy mills in both the US and UK, and have a fascinating chat with Marc the Vet about the topic.
Victoria and Holly are gearing up for the holiday season, and chat about how the stress of the holidays affects both people and their pets. Victoria gives some tips for keeping your dogs happy and healthy over the holidays, and the pair chats about their thoughts on when one person tells them they prefer one of their dogs over the other.Another feel-good holiday story the ladies cover is a young boy who is willing to give up everything he has to help a dog in need.Ask Victoria questions include: Is getting a new puppy a good idea for a grieving older dog? Do pit bulls need to be treated differently from other dogs? Why does my dog nip at guests when they come over? How can you teach a blind dog to negotiate stairs? How can you stop a dog from biting people's feet? What's the best way to stop a dog from jumping on people?
Victoria and Holly are gearing up for the holiday season, and chat about how the stress of the holidays affects both people and their pets. Victoria gives some tips for keeping your dogs happy and healthy over the holidays, and the pair chats about their thoughts on when one person tells them they prefer one of their dogs over the other.Another feel-good holiday story the ladies cover is a young boy who is willing to give up everything he has to help a dog in need.Ask Victoria questions include: Is getting a new puppy a good idea for a grieving older dog? Do pit bulls need to be treated differently from other dogs? Why does my dog nip at guests when they come over? How can you teach a blind dog to negotiate stairs? How can you stop a dog from biting people's feet? What's the best way to stop a dog from jumping on people?
Victoria and Holly are stuffed after Thanksgiving! You're going to want to hear the story of how Holly ended up with a deer eating her dinner over the holiday.
Victoria and Holly are stuffed after Thanksgiving! You're going to want to hear the story of how Holly ended up with a deer eating her dinner over the holiday.
