Podcasts by Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast

Labels in Dog Training - A Roundtable Discussion from 2023-11-28T02:00

In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team discuss the labels in dog training.  Labels are often applied to certain behaviors dogs do, training methodologies or protocols, and more.  A...

Should We Ignore Behavior - A Roundtable Discussion from 2023-11-14T02:00

In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team discuss whether we should be ignoring behavior we don’t like. Is there a more effective approach that considers what the dog is trying to com...

Reactivity, Competitive Obedience and Dog Sports. (Kamal Fernandez) from 2023-11-07T02:00

Victoria is joined by world renowned reinforcement-based dog sports coach, Kamal Fernandez.

With over 25 years of dog trainin...

Working, Living and Training Companion and Police Dogs (Alex Sessa) from 2023-10-31T02:00

You may have seen her on the hit online show Guardians of the Night, or watched her popular training videos online, but trainer Alex Sessa, a...

Do Dogs Really Like Training - A Roundtable Discussion from 2023-10-24T02:00

Do dogs like being trained or are they just tolerating it?  Join Victoria and her team in this month's roundtable discussion as they seek to answer this question from the dog's point o...

The Tragedy of Pet Abduction (Dr. Daniel Allen) from 2023-10-17T02:00

Pet Abduction is an ever-growing problem in the UK and as it stands now, by law, if your pet is abducted, the crime is treated no better than if a piece of furniture was stolen. Pet Theft Reform...

Dogs and Long Lost Families (Nicky Campbell) from 2023-09-13T03:00

TV Presenter, Radio DJ and host of the BBC’s hit show, Long Lost Family, Nicky Campbell, is back to talk all things family, music and dog...

The Dog Academy and Living with Fearful Dogs (Jo Pay) from 2023-08-30T16:00

Join Victoria and Standish Dog Trainer, Jo Pay, as they take you behind the scenes of Channel 4’s hit TV show, The Dog Academy. 

Training dogs is challenging at the best of times, but trai...

Why Shock Collars Should be Banned (Carolyn Menteith) from 2023-08-17T11:00

Victoria is joined by dog trainer and behaviourist Carolyn Menteith to discuss why the UK government’s commitment to ban shock collars in England starting in February 2024 needs to be upheld and...

Patterns, Habits&Familiarity (Sarah Fisher) from 2023-04-18T01:00

There's a reason Animal Centred Education founder and dog genius Sarah Fisher has joined Victoria on the podcast perhaps more than ...

Keeping Kids&Babies Safe Around the Family Dog (Jennifer Shryock) from 2023-04-11T01:00

There’s nothing more important than keeping babies and children safe around the family dog. Victoria talks with Dr. Kristina Spaulding joins Victoria for a deep dive into the world of her Listen

How to Truly ‘See the Dog’ (Suzanne Clothier) from 2023-03-21T01:00

Victoria geeks out chatting to one of the most formative influences on her life and career as a dog trainer: Suzanne Clothier. Suzanne shares her fascinating background as a groundbreaking think...

Fighting the Dog Meat Trade (Pip Tomson) from 2023-03-14T01:00

Good Morning Britain's Pip Tomson joins Victoria to talk about her work fighting the dog meat trade in South Korea. Victoria compares her experience shutting down a dog meat farm with Pip’s...

Rethinking Reinforcement (Maia Huff-Owen) from 2023-03-07T00:00

How can we make training our dogs easier? Most dog trainers know about functional assessments and the ABC’s of dog training, but DBC speaker, VSA Faculty Advisor and PhD in Philosophy Maia Huff-...

The Nose Knows No Bounds (with Alexandra Horowitz) from 2023-02-27T17:00

Acclaimed author, speaker, researcher and professor Dr. Alexandra Horowitz of Barnard College, Columbia University’s Dog Cognition Lab joins Victoria to di...

Get Ready... New Podcast Season Coming Soon! from 2023-02-07T10:00

Victoria shares plans for the upcoming season of the Positively Podcast, including celebrity guests, expert advice and more! Plus details about the upcoming online from 2021-06-17T18:58:43

What do the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Long Lost Family have to do with dogs? BAFTA winning radio and TV presenter, Nicky Campbell joins Victoria to talk  music, TV, animal welfare, and how our...

Episode 837 – Beyond the Operant from 2021-04-14T03:15:50

All dogs should receive a good canine education, but what does a good education mean? Should our human obsession for teaching dogs obedience commands be moved aside for a more cognitive approach? D...

Episode 837 – Beyond the Operant with Andrew Hale from 2021-04-13T23:15:50

Obedience training has long been the accepted path to teaching dogs’ manners, but the concept of obedience might be doing dogs a disservice. Andrew Hale joins Victoria to go beyond the operant.

Episode 836 – Free Work and Adolescent Dogs from 2021-04-07T00:19:48

Do you ever just stop and observe what your dog is doing? When was the last time you truly listened to him? Dog behaviour expert Sarah Fisher joins Victoria and Holly to talk ...

Episode 836 – Free Work and Adolescent Dogs with Sarah Fisher from 2021-04-06T20:19:48

What is ACE Free Work and how do dogs benefit? Dog behavior expert Sarah Fisher joins Holly and Victoria to discuss hidden pain in a dog's spine, neck, joints, and legs and how Free Work is...

Episode 835 – Major Biden and the Emotional Sink from 2021-04-01T06:34

Major Biden is in the news again after a second ‘nipping’ incident that occurred in the White House. Having spent some time back in his home in Delaware to decompress and rece...

Episode 835 – Major Biden and the Emotional Sink with Sarah Heath from 2021-04-01T02:34

After a second ‘nipping’ incident in the White House, Victoria is joined by Veterinary Behaviorist Sarah Heath to discuss why some dogs like Major Biden show conflict behavior, and why understan...

Episode 834 – Genius Dogs and Social Learning from 2021-03-09T02:26:30

Do you have a genius dog in your home? Could your dog fly an airplane? This discussion goes sky high when Holly and Victoria are joined by ethologist and cognitive scientist, ...

Episode 834 – Genius Dogs and Social Learning with Adam Miklosi from 2021-03-08T21:26:30

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 learnin...

Episode 833 – Dogs and Wolves from 2021-02-16T02:24

Dogs are not socialized wolves, but how did evolution change wolves into the dogs we have today and how did the relationship between man and wolf begin? Can wolves be domestic...

Episode 833 – Dogs, Wolves, and Shelter Dogs with Clive Wynne from 2021-02-15T21:24

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 tal...

Episode 832 – Dogs and Aggressive Behavior from 2021-02-09T02:08:06

Why do some dogs show aggressive behavior and what can be done about it? Aggression expert Michael Shikashio joins Victoria and Holly to talk about why dogs aggress and what o...

Episode 832 – Dogs and Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio from 2021-02-08T21:08:06

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.

Episode 831 – How to Treat Separation Anxiety from 2021-02-01T05:36:59

Dog trainer Lisa Waggoner joins Victoria and Holly to talk about why dogs suffer from separation anxiety and what can be done to help them. Why is this behavior so difficult t...

Episode 831 – How to Treat Separation Anxiety with Lisa Waggoner from 2021-02-01T00:36:59

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 an...

Episode 830 – Rescue and Pitbull Type Dogs from 2021-01-25T21:23:14

Victoria and Holly are joined by State Farm’s Heather Paul to talk about ani...

Episode 830 – Rescue and Pitbull Type Dogs with Heather Paul from 2021-01-25T16:23:14

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 rea...

Episode 829 – Advocating for Animals with Peter Egan from 2020-09-29T23:13:38

In this episode Victoria and Holly are joined by actor and animal activist Pete Egan. Peter is a beloved British actor noted for his long and distinguished acting career in fi...

Episode 828 – A Fresh Take on the Debate About Shock Collars from 2020-08-18T16:31:01

Victoria is joined by dog behaviour expert and driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter Andrew Hale, to discuss the interesting results from the latest...

Episode 827 – How to Transition Dogs from Crisis into Care from 2020-08-11T16:29:37

The rescue of 180 Chihuahuas from a hoarding situation in Georgia has made news headlines nationwide. Alynn Lecznar joins Victoria for a discussion on how to transition dogs f...

Episode 826 – Part Two – Your Dog’s Perception of Sound from 2020-07-07T16:00

The conversation continues. Victoria, sound researcher Joshua Leeds and Animal Scientist Alynn Lecznar explore how sound contributes to separation anxiety and how music can he...

Episode 825 – Part One – How Sound Reduces Canine Anxiety from 2020-07-01T03:26:20

Notable sound researcher and founder of Through a Dog’s Ear Joshua Leeds, joins Victoria and Animal Scientist Aly Lecznar, to discuss how sound and music prevents and treats c...

Episode 824 – Pet Theft and Vets Get Scanning from 2020-06-25T02:47:33

Debbie Matthews joins Victoria to talk about pet theft and how compulsory scanning can help reunite stolen and lost pets with their owners. In 2006 Debbie’s dogs, Widget and G...

Episode 823 – Announcing The UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter from 2020-06-16T03:01:25

Certified Animal Behaviourist Andrew Hale joins Victoria to talk about the new UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter www.ukdogcharter.org...

Episode 822 – Keeping Your Dog Fit During the Pandemic from 2020-06-09T23:36:26

VSA Curriculum Manager and canine fitness guru Aly Lecznar joins Victoria on this week’s podcast to talk about ways you can exercise with your dog. How do you start running wi...

Episode 821 – Reporting During the Social Justice Movement from 2020-06-04T20:53:15

Holly Firfer is back on the podcast to talk about her work as a journalist for CNN during the recent events across the US as well as her two senior dogs Kashmir and Barnsley –...

Episode 820 – Dogs Should Not Have to Do Sit from 2020-05-20T18:40:07

Why are people so focused on teaching their dogs cues like sit and stay? Do we ever stop to think about what these cues mean from the dog’s point of view and why ‘sit’ in part...

Episode 819 – Animal Shelters During the Pandemic from 2020-05-13T01:15:28

Victoria and Behavior Tech Kat Kekel talk all things rescue. How are shelters coping during the pandemic and what is the most important thing a fosterer or new adopter can do ...

Episode 818 – Finding Your ‘Why’ with J. Nichole Smith from 2020-05-06T02:07:08

Victoria chats with petrepreneur marketing guru J. Nichole Smith about her mission of helping people (especially in the pet world) translate their passion into an actionable p...

Episode 817 – Victoria Talks to Holly Root-Gutteridge from 2020-04-30T00:59:41

Victoria is joined by Holly Root-Gutteridge, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Lincoln, to talk about how dogs think, the latest research in how dogs process human...

Episode 816 – Victoria talks with Clive Wynne from 2020-04-21T06:49

Victoria chats with Arizona State University professor of psychology and founder of Canine Science Collaboratory Listen

Episode 815 – Victoria Talks to DBC Presenter Zazie Todd from 2020-04-14T06:18

Victoria is joined by Zazie Todd, creator of the popular blog Companion Animal Psychology and author of the bestselling book, "Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy." A sp...

Episode 814 – Victoria Talks with Dr. Meghan Herron from 2020-04-08T16:39:35

Victoria sits down with Dr. Meghan Herron, Veterinary Behaviorist and Senior Director of Behavioral Medicine, Education, Research and Outreach at Gigi’s, for a fascinating dis...

Episode 813 – How to be an effective online learner from home from 2020-03-31T05:07:47

Victoria and Aly dig into online learning, including how best to give dog trainers the tools and education they need to be truly successful at their jobs. Also discussed, definitions and...

Episode 812 – Veterinary Tips for Dealing with the Coronavirus New Normal from 2020-03-24T07:02

Victoria pays a visit to her dogs’ veterinarian, Dr. Duffy Jones of Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital in Atlanta. A discussion about the latest news about pets being able to contract or ca...

Episode 811 – The New Normal: Distance Learning & Telecommuting from 2020-03-19T07:01

Victoria and Aly talk about how to be more effective when learning and working from home. Social distancing is the thing these days, but how do we keep from going nuts and what are the b...

Episode 810 – The Emotional Toll of Coronavirus on People and Pets from 2020-03-17T05:00

Victoria and Dr. Paula Bloom discuss how to keep both yourself and others emotionally healthy amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Also, they talk about what you can do to prepare...

Episode 809 – Caring for Elderly Dogs from 2020-03-10T07:44

Holly shares her challenges doing yoga, meditation and Peloton, especially now that her dogs are getting older and don’t wake her up as early each morning. ‘Senioritis’ and th...

Episode 808 – Puerto Rican Animal Lifesavers from 2020-03-03T08:46

Victoria describes her incredible experience filming with the amazing people behind Save a Sato for her Unsung Heroes series in Puerto Rico...

Episode 807 – Puppies! from 2020-02-24T05:38:10

Puppies! Victoria tells Holly about a client’s fearful Malinois mother and new litter of puppies she’s working with. The ladies discuss one of the most-asked questions from listeners: Wh...

Episode 806 – Mental health and social media bullying from 2020-02-18T04:05:30

Victoria and Holly are joined by Dr. Paula Bloom for a special podcast focusing on mental health, depression and bullying on social media. This is an important conversation th...

Positively Dog Training Episode 805 from 2020-02-05T23:36:28

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...

Positively Dog Training Episode 804 from 2020-01-09T18:55:05

Victoria shares details about the 2020 UK Dog Behaviour Conference, including new and return...

Positively Dog Training Episode 803 from 2018-12-25T13:53:24

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 over...

Positively Dog Training Episode 802 from 2018-12-18T23:13:43

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 h...

Positively Dog Training Episode 801 from 2018-12-07T03:56:22

Victoria is joined by Victoria Stilwell Academy's Curriculum Manager, Aly Lecznar, to talk about VSA's newly-launched Online Dog...

Positively Dog Training Episode 710 from 2018-01-01T13:16:33

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Victoria and Holly ring in the new year by discussing several of the new projects...

Positively Dog Training Episode 709 from 2017-12-26T18:30:35

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A special episode of the Positively Podcast finds Victoria educating Holly about ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 708 from 2017-12-22T05:31:07

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It’s Christmastime, and everyone’s busy with the holiday season. Victoria shares ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 707 from 2017-12-19T06:21:35

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Victoria talks about the newly-announced Victoria Stilwell Academy course dates f...

Positively Dog Training Episode 706 from 2017-12-08T22:00:20

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Victoria and Holly discuss the recent news story about people being sickened with...

Positively Dog Training Episode 705 from 2017-12-02T04:06:17

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Victoria and Holly talk about overweight pets, including Victoria’s ‘Fat Dogs’ sp...

Positively Dog Training Episode 704 from 2017-11-03T21:17:52

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Victoria talks about her new projects, including the soon-to-be-launched Positively TV, then recaps her...

Positively Dog Training Episode 703 from 2017-10-20T18:59:53

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Holly and Victoria catch up following Holly’s deployments to cover recent hurric...

Positively Dog Training Episode 702 from 2017-10-16T19:48:51

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Positively Dog Training Episode 610 from 2017-02-22T14:19:44

Season 6 ends with a bang as Holly and Victoria chat about two huge new releases that listeners will be able to enjoy.



The first is a CNN segment about Victoria that focuses on...

Positively Dog Training Episode 609 from 2017-02-13T16:53:02

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.
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Positively Dog Training Episode 608 from 2017-02-06T19:25:53

On this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria and Holly chat about the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior. VSA Mentor Coordinator Aly Lecznar joins the show to chat abo...

Positively Dog Training Episode 607 from 2017-02-02T18:32:51

Holly and Victoria tackle the tough subject of puppy mills and what's being done to stop them in both the US and the UK. They also talk about the surprising people and organizations that are inhibi...

Positively Dog Training Episode 606 from 2016-12-19T17:29:29

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 ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 605 from 2016-12-12T16:05:34

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. The pair talks about Holly's incredib...

Positively Dog Training Episode 604 from 2016-12-05T16:55:19

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On this special edition of the Positively Podcast, Holly and Victoria invite Working with Dog founder Nic...

Positively Dog Training Episode 602 from 2016-11-12T01:46:18

Victoria and Holly chat about the Thanksgiving holiday and what they're thankful for. They also talk about why the month of November is the month with the most amount of car collisions with deer, a...

Positively Dog Training Episode 601 from 2016-11-12T01:19:32

Victoria and Holly are back with a bang for Season 6 of the Positively Podcast! The pair catches up on their latest travels and adventures across the globe, and Victoria talks about the first year ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 511 from 2016-05-18T18:27:14

Victoria and Holly wrap up Season 5 of the Positively Podcast with a bang! They chat about a variety of topics, including an update on Victoria's dog trai...

Positively Dog Training Episode 603 from 2016-05-03T19:18:03

Victoria and Holly discuss whether "dog adoption cafes" are a good idea or not. They also chat about an unconventional dog sanctuary in Costa Rica where the dogs are allowed to roam freely, and why...

Victoria Discusses Upcoming Canadian Seminar from 2016-04-21T15:42:22

Victoria and Holly Firfer chat with Shannoncourt Pet Care founder Shannon Spooner abou...

Positively Dog Training Episode 510 from 2016-01-21T19:14:47

Austin Weishel's National Fire Dog Monument in Washington, DC.



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Positively Dog Training Episode 509 from 2016-01-11T18:22:01

Filming with Tia and Louise of Villalobos Rescue Center during "It's Me or the Dog."



Victoria and Holly chat about the upcoming lottery drawing and what they would do to help a...

Positively Dog Training Episode 508 from 2015-12-24T16:21:23

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Victoria and Holly get together on Christmas Eve for a special holiday edition of the Positively Podcast. They chat about their ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 507 from 2015-12-17T15:49:17

Victoria and Holly talk about the viral story of a military working dog and his handler that were injured during a building search, and the incredible bond between military dogs and their handlers....

Positively Dog Training Episode 506 from 2015-12-10T16:53:11

Victoria's mother stops by from England over the holidays to check in on Victoria and Holly, including a discussion about their recent trip to Savannah, Georgia. A brief history of the state of Geo...

Positively Dog Training Episode 505 from 2015-12-05T22:35:26

Fresh off their 6th straight appearance as the co-hosts of the Atlanta Botanical Garden's annual Reindog Parade, Victoria and Holly jump in the studio to discuss this year's entrants and how events...

Positively Dog Training Episode 504 – Thanksgiving! from 2015-11-26T15:46:53

In this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, Victoria and Holly welcome back Dr. Paula Bloom, who peppers Victoria with questions about her new puppy, Suki, and how she's getting along (or ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 503 from 2015-11-22T18:21:56

Dr. Paula Bloom joins Victoria and Holly in studio to talk through the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks and how we process tragedies:



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Positively Dog Training Episode 501 from 2015-11-05T15:00:53

Holly and Victoria are back with a new season of the Positively Podcast after a summer hiatus. They've got a lot of catching up to do, as they have both been traveling all over the world. Victoria ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 502 from 2015-10-27T17:39:10

On this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria and Holly discuss their travels to Greece, a country with a massive stray dog overpopulation problem. Holly shares her stories of rescuing severa...

Positively Dog Training Episode 410 from 2015-06-19T13:36:04

On this special episode, Victoria and Holly wrap up Season 4 by dedicating the entire show to answering your Ask Victoria dog training questions. From what to do if your dog bites someone to how to...

Positively Dog Training Episode 409 from 2015-06-12T14:59:24

On this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss a controversial new documentary, Of Dogs and Men...

Positively Dog Training Episode 408 from 2015-06-05T13:05:40

Victoria and Holly talk about international dog welfare controversies, including the horrific dog meat trade and the amazing organizations that are working to stop it. They also discuss a recent in...

Positively Dog Training Episode 407 from 2015-05-29T12:49:52

As Victoria’s #poopandtell campaign with Earth Rated comes to a close, she and Holly read some of their favorite submissions. One dog pooped his way into his forever home, and another even let one ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 406 from 2015-05-22T14:11:27

Holly starts off the podcast with some great news about her dog, Kashmir. Victoria talks about her experience at the National Press Club as part of a Dog Bite Prevention press conference. She joine...

Positively Dog Training Episode 405 from 2015-05-15T12:53:34

Victoria and Holly celebrate 10 years of It’s Me or the Dog by recapping some memories of the show, including how the show was born out of Victoria watching an episode of Supernanny.


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Positively Dog Training Episode 404 from 2015-05-10T20:16:25

This episode is all about working dogs! Victoria and Holly talk about Holly’s interesting dog experiences in San Diego, which included sitting next to a military working dog on her flight.
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Positively Dog Training Episode 403 from 2015-04-22T03:28:30

In this episode, Holly and Victoria (joined by guest host, Positively Director of Digital Content Alex Andes) discuss Holly’s travels to San Diego, where she found a lot of dogs are wearing one par...

Positively Dog Training Episode 402 from 2015-04-13T01:48:50

Have you heard about the 27-year-old cat? Victoria and Holly talk about aging in dogs and discuss their dogs’ recent health issues, including Jasmine’s dental and Kashmir’s major surgery.

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Positively Dog Training Episode 401 from 2015-04-02T20:58:18

What have Victoria and Holly been up to since the last podcast was recorded? From Victoria’s new web series to Holly’s amazing travels with CNN, they have a lot to catch up on.



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Positively Dog Training Episode 323 – Holiday Edition from 2013-12-22T19:13:42

Victoria and Holly reconnect for a special holiday-themed episode of the Positively Podcast to recap the year in dogs, share the amazing exploits their work has taken them to, and take Victoria's d...

Positively Dog Training Episode 322 from 2013-03-15T00:06:54

Holly stumps Victoria with an Animal Academy after Victoria recaps her skiing trip. Dr. Duffy Jones of Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital ca...

Positively Dog Training Episode 321 from 2013-03-07T05:32:30

What happens to your pets when you leave them behind? One enterprising woman has developed a unique twist on the answer to that question by setting up a business called 'After the Rapture' which lo...

Positively Dog Training Episode 320 from 2013-03-01T01:17:38

Victoria and Holly dish the dirt on the Oscars' red carpet fashion hits and misses, then give their guesses for who will win the big categories. Victoria describes her high tea with the American Hu...

Positively Dog Training Episode 319 from 2013-02-23T16:10:03

Victoria and Holly discuss Banana Joe, the Affenpinscher who won the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Victoria's time with the Guardian Angels when she did security for a Jane's Addiction concert,...

Positively Dog Training Episode 318 from 2013-02-14T11:24:16

Victoria and Holly discuss appropriate Valentine's Day gifts for long-married couples, Victoria recaps her recent trip to film in Ireland, the Pope's resignation, snowstorm Ne...

Positively Dog Training Episode 317 from 2013-02-07T13:46:45

Victoria reveals her trip to Ireland to shoot for an upcoming secret project, while Holly describes how she lost her filter and says what's on her mind. Also, details about the upcoming VSPDT Miami...

Positively Dog Training Episode 316 from 2013-01-31T14:03:01

Victoria and Holly preview the Superbowl, then discuss the recent story from Houston where a child climbed over a fence and was killed by a dog that was chained up. Also: Victoria's upcoming Listen

Positively Dog Training Episode 315 from 2013-01-25T14:55:15

Holly describes her CNN shoot in Jerome, Arizona, discussion of ghosts and spirits, Victoria's newfound dedication to eat more healthily, and how to feed your dogs a better diet.


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Positively Dog Training Episode 314 from 2013-01-17T18:00:05

Recaps of New Year's Eve festivities, Holly's Re-Giftmas party, national bill requiring service dogs to be returned from overseas battlefields, not thought of as equipment, and allowed to return as...

Positively Dog Training Episode 313 from 2012-12-25T14:10:06

A Holiday-themed podcast for your end-of-year listening pleasure! (Warning: not a lot of dog talk here.)

Positively Dog Training Episode 312 from 2012-12-20T13:10:54

Dr. Paula Bloom joins the podcast as Holly & Victoria discuss the Morrison's Christmas advert featuring a dog being fed raisin-filled Christmas pudding, the tradition of holiday card letters an...

Positively Dog Training Episode 311 from 2012-12-13T18:47:50

Recap of Reindog Parade in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Christmastime weather in Chicago, Victoria's daughter's thoughts a...

Positively Dog Training Episode 310 from 2012-12-05T04:41:58

Beverley Cuddy, Editor and Founder of Dogs Today magazine calls the Positively hotline to discuss what goes into editing Dogs Today magazine, how the battle between dominance and postive training r...

Positively Dog Training Episode 309 from 2012-11-30T03:39:24

Recaps of Thanksgiving with Holly and Victoria's family, the upcoming Bail Bond program benefiting the Gwinnett County Jail Dogs program featured on Ehow Pets, and Holly hijacks Victoria's Animal A...

Positively Dog Training Episode 308 from 2012-11-21T13:30:09

A Thanksgiving-themed episode where Victoria and Holly are joined by their husbands (and Alex) and they all discuss what they're most thankful for. Holly quizzes the whole group with a new Animal A...

Positively Dog Training Episode 307 from 2012-11-12T19:41:24

Victoria describes the 40th birthday celebration she masterminded for her husband including a surprise party, 4-hour ziplining and city-wide adult scavenger hunts. A tribute t...

Positively Dog Training Episode 306 from 2012-10-31T22:20:26

Victoria recaps the Hero Dog Awards, including the story of Jinx - a police dog who saved lives during a raid, the 2012 winner, Alex meeting Betty White and Kristin Chenoweth, and much more. Holly'...

Positively Dog Training Episode 305 from 2012-10-03T14:54:10

Holly describes her work on stories for CNN with Jennifer Arnold and Silver Sneakers, while Victoria discusses her work with Jim Crosby as they investigate recent canine homicides and conduct canin...

Positively Dog Training Episode 304 from 2012-09-20T00:12:12

Van & Shawn hijack the opening of the podcast to discuss week 2 of the fantasy football season before Holly & Victoria restore order. They are then joined in studio by one of the producers ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 303 from 2012-09-13T00:14:24

Victoria describes her attendance at the powerful opening ceremony launch event for the University of Pennsylvania's Vet School Working Dog Center on the eleventh anniversary of 9/11. Holly discuss...

Positively Dog Training Episode 302 from 2012-09-03T11:05:57

Victoria talks with Holly about her upcoming trip to Detroit to film with Ehow Pets, the trials and tribulations of writing her 3rd book, her support of the new Penn Working Dog Center preview, and...

Positively Dog Training Episode 301 from 2012-08-27T00:51:04

In the first episode of the new season, Victoria and Holly catch up on what's been happening for the past several months including: Victoria's European tour recap, the recent season of It's Me or t...

Positively Dog Training Episode 211 from 2011-12-23T13:41:41

Holly with the Grinch



Victoria opens this holiday episode by singing Silent Night and discussing how her holiday prepa...

Positively Dog Training Episode 210 from 2011-12-16T21:07:49

Sadie & Jasmine waiting patiently for the podcast recording to finish.



Victoria and Holly recap their appearance at this year's Reindog Parade at the Atlanta Botanical Gar...

Positively Dog Training Episode 209 from 2011-12-10T01:47:20

Victoria recaps her recent trip to the UK, including her day in Parliament discussing the need to change breed standards.  Holly talks about her work this week on CNN covering the child abuse murde...

Positively Dog Training Episode 208 from 2011-12-03T02:38:58

Victoria and Holly recap their Thanksgiving holidays and discuss the concept of 'delayed gratification' as it relates to Black Friday. They are joined in studio by guest Listen

Positively Dog Training Episode 207 from 2011-11-25T02:47:33

In this Thanksgiving episode, Victoria and Holly talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and why they love the holiday so much.  Also included: safety tips regarding foods, great pet pain...

Positively Dog Training Episode 206 from 2011-11-18T18:32:23

Victoria and Holly discuss a new study regarding how children are disciplined and how it relates to the most effective and humane methods to train your dog. American Pet Products Association CEO Listen

Positively Dog Training Episode 205 from 2011-11-11T03:53:04

Victoria and Holly are joined again by Dr. Paula Bloom to discuss pets as therapeutic solutions for their owners.  Also discussed: Native American festivals, PAWS Atlanta 45th Anniversary, Victoria...

Positively Dog Training Episode 204 from 2011-11-04T09:53

Victoria and Holly are joined on the Positively Hotline by Victoria's vet, Dr. Duffy Jones, as they talk about canine halitosis and why/how to brush your dog's teeth.  Also discussed, Holly's trip ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 203 from 2011-10-28T13:18:50

Victoria and Holly are joined in studio by noted psychologist Dr. Paula Bloom as they discuss how to change perceptions about certain breeds of dogs including pit bulls.  Also discussed: Victoria's...

Positively Dog Training Episode 202 from 2011-10-21T17:01:59

In this episode, Victoria and Holly are joined by concert pianist and Through A Dog's Ear co-founder Lisa Spector to discuss the Canine Noise Phobia Series - the groundbreaking new desensitization ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 201 from 2011-10-10T14:36:16

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, experie...

Positively Dog Training Episode 109 from 2010-11-24T04:40:24

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



Topics include:



* Removing urine odordogs w...

Positively Dog Training Episode 108 from 2010-10-10T03:48:59

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 grie...

Positively Dog Training Episode 107 from 2010-09-27T09:20:42

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.<...

Positively Dog Training Episode 106 from 2010-09-14T12:24:49

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.



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Positively Dog Training Episode 105 from 2010-08-30T22:21:31

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 di...

Positively Dog Training Episode 104 from 2010-08-10T21:19:08

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 famil...

Positively Dog Training Episode 103 from 2010-07-26T21:31

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.

* ...

Positively Dog Training Episode 102 from 2010-07-07T14:26:50

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss Victoria's appearance at North Carolina's Puppy Mill Awareness Day and Victoria's recent Venice vacation.



Othe...

Positively Dog Training Episode 101 from 2010-05-30T01:11:24

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.



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Positively Dog Training Episode 101 from 2010-05-29T21:11:24

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 Vict...