Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast

In the first episode of the new season, Victoria and Holly discuss what they've been up to for the past several months, including Victoria's filming of the 8th season of It's Me or the Dog, experiencing the recent earthquake and hurricane, Victoria on Anderson Cooper, the Hero Dog Awards, Holly's judging of Miss Tennessee, her dog Kashmir's knee surgery, and Victoria's development of her new Canine Noise Phobia series of desensitization products.Also discussed, Victoria's upcoming trip to San Diego for a dog training conference and pet expo, her upcoming live tour dates, Holly's work as a correspondent for CNN, and the new podcast sponsor, Pets Add Life.Ask Victoria featured questions about why it took so long for the new podcast season to start, how to puppy proof your home, whether neutering will stop bullying behavior and more.The hot topic was the case of Lennox, a pit bull type dog in Belfast who is scheduled to be euthanized due to Northern Ireland's antiquated breed specific legislation (BSL).

In this special 'Ask Victoria' episode, Victoria devotes the entire episode to answering listeners' questions.

Victoria gives us an update on the new season of IMOTD while discussing her role as a counselor to humans on the show as well as dogs.The hot topic is pet bereavement and grieving: how pets grieve for each other and how animals have a greater capacity than we're aware of. Victoria discusses the loss of her 3 cats, including the recent passing of her Maine Coon Angelica and the impact of her death on her daughter, Alex. Holly discusses her 20-year old cat, Ricky, who is currently suffering from mass cell disease.Also discussed: the use of anti-depressants on animals, why it should be a last resort, potential side effects, and how important it is to pair the drugs with behavioral therapy. Also: other homeopathic remedies, dog-appeasing pheremones, anxiety wrap shirts, etc.They discuss listener emails about previous episodes, including responses to the conversation about extreme grooming. They touch on how animals learn and think, and especially which species of animals can recognize themselves. Listeners chime in about feeding their dogs BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet, the Michael Vick dogs, and requests for Victoria to sing on the show.

Victoria describes her experience training a piglet named Mud for a recent episode of It's Me or the Dog, and also her time training chickens and recording rap songs with dog owners from the show.Also discussed:Victoria's exciting new global network of positive reinforcement dog trainers - Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training.Victoria answers a fan's question about the people who influenced her as a dog trainer and are now Positively Expert Bloggers here - Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Nicholas Dodman, etc.Victoria's good friend and songwriter/pianist Elio Pace - the artist behind the Positively Podcast themesong 'Addicted to the Phone'.Ask Victoria questions about:Food aggression misdiagnosed as rage syndrome.The leave it command working on cats as well as dogs.How to train a dog to pee on a weewee pad.Birthday wishes to a special listner in MinnesotaDogs sniffing people with old injuries

In this episode, Victoria describes what it's like filming It's Me or the Dog in New York City, including visits to Frank Sinatra's boyhood bakery. Also discussed:Victoria's history as a dog walker in London during collegeBackstage at the Lion King on Broadway with Victoria's friend Fred Berman (playing Timon the meerkat)This year's American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conference including the AVSAB and American HumaneThe difference between dog behaviorists and dog trainersDogs versus CatsVictoria's review of the movie "Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore"The use of baby gates to manage relationshipsUsing positive reinforcement to help dogs and cats get alongHolly's experience with her dog Kashmir and her cat George - now best friends since filming It's Me or the Dog.Victoria's Animal Academy quiz about rescue animal statistics and factsVictoria's appearances on Regis and Kelly and the Today showPresa Canario

In this very special episode, Victoria and Holly are joined briefly by Victoria's daughter, Alex, who talks about her summer activities and future career plans.Other topics discussed include:They also discuss the Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training program as Victoria prepares for another trainer evaluation day.Victoria' attendance at the upcoming AVMA conference.Victoria describes her work with PATH to combat the destruction done to wildlife because of the Gulf Oil Spill.Misconceptions about pit bulls and Victoria's take why Breed Specific Legislation is misguided.Victoria continues her dog breed quiz in this installment of Animal Academy, focusing on the history of dog shows.Victoria's husband joins Holly and Victoria in the studio as they discuss how Victoria and Van first met during their time in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story musical in London. PPATH - People Protecting Animals and Their HabitatsPlott Hound - North Carolina state dog:

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss:The first episode of the new season of It's Me or the Dog in New York City.The toll of working away from her familyHolly's new coffeeshop - The Funky Monkey in AtlantaAnthropomorphizing dogs in the form of dog painting and dog costumes.Victoria's take on dog clothing.The 2nd half of Victoria's dog senses quiz in Animal Academy.Holly's background in the news and radio business - how she started, her history as a reporter with CNN, her work as a DJ on the radio, and what she's working on now.Victoria answers listeners' questions about:her dog Sadieexcessive salivationthe use of choke chains on leash-pulling dogsEmail the show.Episode Links:20/20 Show link to piece on dog painting/costumesYouTube clip - Dramatic Stalking CatHolly at the Burt Reynolds Museum:

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss:Victoria's recent travels to the UK for the Dogs Trust Awards.Her trip to San Diego for Petapalooza.Her upcoming plans to be in New York City for the upcoming season of It's Me or the Dog.The inside scoop on the behind the scenes of what goes into each episode of It's Me or the Dog from casting through the final edit.In Victoria's Animal Academy quiz, she grills Holly about dog breed trivia.During the Ask Victoria segment, Victoria answers listeners' questions about:separation anxietyfear aggression in a rescued German Shepherd/Lab mix EpisodeLinks:Dogs Trust http://www.dogstrust.org.uk

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss Victoria's appearance at North Carolina's Puppy Mill Awareness Day and Victoria's recent Venice vacation.Other topics include:The issue of animal cruelty, the inadequacy of certain animal welfare laws and Ahimsa House.Victoria's Animal Academy about dog senses.The recent special episode of It's Me or the Dog when Victoria helped PAWS Atlanta achieve a total shelter makeover.Holly's obsession with barkless Basenjis via the famous YouTube clip of a Basenji singing along to the Godfather theme song.Ask Victoria topics included:How to stop your dog from herding the whole family.How to train recall in a 22-year old dog who has recently gone blind.Whether Victoria will film any upcoming It's Me or the Dog episodes in the UK. In this inaugural edition of Victoria Stilwell's Positively Podcast, Victoria and her co-host Holly Firfer describe what the podcast series is all about.Episode 102 links:Ahimsa HouseVictoria's Mother Dancing 'The Nutcracker' on the BBC in 1957

In this inaugural edition of Victoria Stilwell's Positively Podcast, Victoria and her co-host Holly Firfer describe what the podcast series is all about.Topics in this episode include:How Victoria met Holly during the filming of her It's Me or the Dog episode entitled "Monstrous Mutts."Victoria's upcoming attendance at North Carolina's Puppy Mill Awareness DayVictoria's first Animal Academy quizVictoria's experience filming 'Curb: The Discussions' for TV Guide with Larry David and Jerry SeinfeldAsk Victoria listener questions regarding: dogs giving signals before toileting; tail-chasingcoprophagia (poop-eating)Episode 1 LinksPuppy Mill Awareness Day Official SiteHumane Society video footage of puppy mills// Buddy - Alaskan Hero Dog video