Best Victoria Stilwell Podcasts (2024)

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Animal Advocacy: Claudine Wilkins on Fighting for Justice 55:22

2h ago55:22

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DISCLAIMER: Before we begin, please be aware that this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. In this insightful episode, Victoria Stilwell sits down with Claudine Wilkins, a pioneering attorney and animal law expert, to discuss the intersection of law, animal pro…

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Pen Farthing 46:41

1h ago46:41

46:41

We’re joined by Pen Farthing is an ex Royal Marine Commando who founded the charity Nowzad to help dogs and cats in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. We chat about the amazing work the charity achieved in sterilising dogs and cats and the vaccinating programs against rabies. Also in re-uniting soldiers across the world with their beloved dog or …

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Zak George on Dog Training’s Future: Science, Advocacy, and Ethics 45:54

1d ago45:54

45:54

In this episode, Victoria Stilwell interviews Zak George, a prominent voice in the dog training community, about the importance of ethical dog training methods rooted in science. Zak discusses his journey in dog training, the rise of YouTube in shaping public perception, and the critical need for the industry to embrace non-aversive methods. He hig…

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Battersea Wear Blue for Rescue Pt 2 50:52

5d ago50:52

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This week Anna returns to Battersea to visit the cats at Battersea’s London HQ as the second in our double bill raising awareness for Wear Blue For Rescue at a time when the charity is at capacity for its cat residents. Chatting to JoAnna Puzzo , Cat Behaviourist and Training Manager to find out more about the growing number of abandoned cats in th…

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Mastering Difficult Dialogues: Communication Tips for Dog Trainers with Carmaleta Aufderheide 54:15

10d ago54:15

54:15

In this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria Stilwell sits down with Carmaleta Aufderheide, a certified professional dog trainer who specializes in conflict resolution and separation anxiety. Carmaleta discusses the often-overlooked challenges dog trainers face when dealing with clients, especially when communication breaks down or when diff…

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Preserving Quality of Life for Canine Cancer Patients 44:58

8d ago44:58

44:58

In this episode Dr. Natalie Marks speaks on the latest science and strategies surrounding improved quality of life for canine and feline cancer patients. Discussion includes ways to more effectively assess and address indicators impacting both the physical and emotional health of dogs and cats diagnosed with cancer and those in remission. Aspects o…

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Battersea Wear Blue for Rescue Pt 1 24:59

5d ago24:59

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Celebrating Wear Blue for Rescue month at Battersea, Anna spent a morning at the London HQ to record a double bill! In this part one we’re talking to Lucy Stratton, the Dog Team Leader at Battersea. We have the pleasure of meeting Bil,l a 10 month old mix breed found abandoned, and now looking for his forever home. Lucy reiterates Battersea’s match…

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Empower Your Dog: Unveiling New Training Courses with Victoria Stilwell and Aly Lecznar Uglum 55:01

10d ago55:01

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On this week's episode, learn more about the courses that are offered on Positively. Victoria and Aly Lecznar Uglum take you on a deep dive thru the courses passing on nuggets of information that will help you and your dog out today. Enroll in the Positively Pillars Course or the Harmony Model Course at no cost and begin your learning journey with …

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A Dog's Life Archive: Dr Jean Dodds 42:36

12d ago42:36

42:36

To conclude our August Archive Season, this week we’re joined by the legend that is Dr Jean Dodds talking about vaccines. As one of the pioneers to research the duration of immunity (DOI) of modern vaccines, Dr Jean has led the way for the WSAVA (The World Small Animal Veterinary Association) to recommend Titre Testing over annual boosters. Having …

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Building Bonds: Safe, Positive Training for Dogs and Kids with Lorena Patti (VSPDT) 57:31

17d ago57:31

57:31

In this insightful episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria Stilwell sits down with Lorena Patti, an accomplished dog trainer with a wealth of certifications, including Fear Free Certified Professional and Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. Lorena shares her journey as a VSPDT (Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer) and the rigorous proces…

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A Dog's Life Archive: Genevieve Fox 40:09

19d ago40:09

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As our August Archive Season continues Anna meets up with Author & Journalist, Genevieve Fox, and her Miniature Schnauzer, Pepper on Hampstead Heath. Retracing their time training on an ‘experience’ walk, where Anna highlighted some training tips. That walk was for an article in The Observer magazine about walking your own dog, and how it helps you…

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Ask the Vet with Dr. Mark Belyeu 46:58

24d ago46:58

46:58

In this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria Stilwell chats with Dr. Mark Belyeu from Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital about veterinary care and dog behavior. They dive deep into topics like the importance of fear-free handling, the role of medication in managing canine anxiety, and the impact of pain on dog behavior. Dr. Belyeu also shares i…

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A Dog's Life Archive: Victoria Stilwell 41:21

26d ago41:21

41:21

To continue our August Archive Season, Anna is joined by Trainer & Behaviourist, Victoria Stilwell, all the way from Atlanta. At the time of re recording, Victoria’s second series of It’s Me Or The Dog was being aired, and we chat about this and the landmark first series that aired in the UK in 2005. Victoria explains that the doggy problems are th…

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It's Me or the Dog with Victoria Stilwell 56:49

1M ago56:49

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On this special edition, Victoria goes in depth on all things It's Me or the Dog. Learn more about Victoria as she talks about what she did before the show, how the show came about, and what lies ahead for It's Me or the Dog. You don't want to miss this one!By Victoria Stilwell

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A Dog's Life Archive: When Harry Met Minnie 39:12

1M ago39:12

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As our Summer Season from the Archive continues, in this episode CBS News correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, Martha Teichner joins Anna to discuss her book: When Harry Met Minnie. Set in New York City it's a true story of an unexpected friendship and the gift of love beyond loss. There are true fairy tales, once upon a time stories that exist be…

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Data Collection and Puppy DILLI with Tara Houser 1:03:42

1M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Victoria is joined by Tara Houser, behavior consultant, trainer, Positively Team member, and founder of The Optimized Dog. In this episode, learn more about Puppy DILLI and how collecting data can improve your chances of success and highlight when there is success.…

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A Dog's Life Archive: Stray 27:51

2M ago27:51

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In light of the recent news in Turkey that the government has passed a bill ordering the destruction of all street dogs and cats there, we start our Summer Archive season with our conversation with Elizabeth Lo, the director of a stunning documentary Stray which follows the every day life of stray dogs led by Zeytin, an Anatolian Shepherd dog, in I…

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A Roundtable Discussion - Creating clarity between you and your dog 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Join Victoria and the Positively Episode in another information packed Roundtable Discussion about creating clarity between you and your dog. What do we mean by clarity? How does being clear improve our relationships with our dogs? You don't want to miss this episode.By Victoria Stilwell

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The Farmer's Dog 44:13

2M ago44:13

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This week we’re discussing why meat is a critical ingredient for dogs to thrive rather than survive! We’re joined by Andy Gray of The Farmer’s Dog and pet food consultant, Caroline Griffith, to talk about the nub of the issue when it comes to processed foods versus fresh whole foods. We chat about the worrying trend of Veganism for dogs, which unde…

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Unlocking the Power of Scent with Dr. Robert Hewings 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Join Victoria and Dr. Robert Hewings, author of best selling books, "Scent Training for Every Dog" and "Tracking for Every Dog", as well as founder of The College of Scent Dogs. This podcast follows up on questions from Dr. Hewings' wonderful presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference: Creating the Feel-Good Factor. Dr. Hewings emphasizes the emot…

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Jenni Murray revisted 41:19

2M ago41:19

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As part of our Summer ‘revival’ replaying some key episodes from A Dog’s Life’s archives, we’re joined by the Broadcasting legend that is Jenni Murray talking about her love of dogs. From her first Corgi cross called Taffy, to her two Miniature Schnauzers called William and Mary. After Jenni battled cancer, she persuaded her husband to accept her f…

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Lessons from Free Living Dogs with Sindhoor Pangal 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Join Victoria as she speaks with Sindhoor Pangal, a Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant, Canine Myotherpist, independent ethological researcher, Director of BHARCS, and author of Dog Knows. Sindhoor and Victoria dive into lessons we can learn from dogs and Sindhoor's study of free living dogs. You will gain valuable insights into the lives of dog…

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Avi Nagel 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

Dog lover and Entrepreneur, Avi Nagel, joins us to chat about a new enrichment brand called Dog And Bond. Drawing on his fond childhood experiences growing up sharing a home with German Shepherds, Avi succeeds in recreating the shared experience of baking healthy snacks for your dog that you can eat too! Dog and Bond ensuresthat the ingredients are…

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La Pet Express Again 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

With summer holiday season firmly here, this week we repeat our chat with Brenda Stowers about Le Pet Express. Her passion to offer straight forward service to travel in and out of the UK began with her own experience when relocating from California into the UK. She flew into France because dogs and cats can travel in the cabin as long as they fit …

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Pets Lets 43:58

3M ago43:58

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We’re joined by Estate Agent and Landlord, Russell Hunt whose company, PetsLets, specifically focuses on finding properties for people with pets. We chat about why the conversation about renting pet friendly accommodation as fallen off the ‘radar’ of late. We discuss why it is important that whichever party wins the upcoming election, they will pri…

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WSAVA Report on Neutering 49:59

3M ago49:59

49:59

Dr Lise Hansen returns to discuss the latest and indeed landmark news from the WSAVA (The World Small Animal Association) on their latest guidelines to recommend NOT to spay or neuter as a routine procedure. Following on from several episodes discussing the growing body of science to backup these guidelines, Dr Lise talks about her award-nomination…

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A Roundtable Discussion: Building meaningful connections with your dog 51:16

3M ago51:16

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In this roundtable discussion, join Victoria and her team as they discuss simple ways you can build meaningful connections with your dog. These connections can shape your relationship with your dog and improve communication.By Victoria Stilwell

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Andrew Prentis on the CMA 48:40

3M ago48:40

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This week Anna welcomes back retired vet, Andrew Prentis, to discuss the concern around corporate ownership of vet practices and working out the correct dosage for medicine. For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.uk Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Cover art by Jaijo Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits T…

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The Science of Dog Training with Zazie Todd 55:46

3M ago55:46

55:46

Join Victoria as she welcomes Zazie Todd, PhD, an award-winning author, animal behavior expert, and founder of Companion Animal Psychology. Zazie's acclaimed books, Wag and Purr, demystify the science of animal behavior and provide practical insights on how to apply this knowledge in our everyday lives with our pets. In this engaging discussion, Vi…

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A Year Since Anna Lost Gremlin 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

In loving memory of Gremlin, who Anna lost a year ago, we replay one of our favourite shows: Anna's chat with Dr Zazie Todd - CompanionAnimal Psychology - talking about her book Purr. In our conversation on cats , the lack of science on their behaviour (compared to dogs), she recount several hilarious anecdotes on Gremlin, which will make you reali…

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A Roundtable Discussion - The Harmony Model 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

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In this Roundtable Discussion, Victoria and the Positively team discuss the Harmony Model. The Harmony Model serves as a guide to the essential elements of living with our dogs. These elements include: Training Safety and Wellness Socialization Communication and Enrichment To learn more about the Harmony Model, visit Positively.com or enroll in our…

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K9 Wildlife Project 42:34

4M ago42:34

42:34

We joined by elite dog trainer Rory Hennebry and Film Director Paul Webster discussing the new documentary called Canine. Nominated by the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, Canine follows a Malinois called AK becoming trained as a conservation canine to help fight the battle against poachers in Namibia. The rise in the ruthless poaching and targeting…

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Tender Paws: How Science Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs with Wendy Lyons Sunshine 53:54

4M ago53:54

53:54

Victoria is joined by Positively team member and published author, Wendy Lyons Sunshine. Wendy has co-authored many parenting books and brings this expertise to her new book, Tender Paws: How Science Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs. Join Victoria and Wendy as they discuss the science, their personal experiences, and the exp…

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Dogs Die In Hot Cars 20:58

4M ago20:58

20:58

We’re joined by Anna Ewers-Clark, lead Vet at The Blue Cross, chatting about the dangers of the hot weather. Every season has its pros and cons for dogs, and in Summer the extra daylight hours give us more time to walk your dog, but it's also a time when a walk in the park can turn into a vet emergency. We discuss why dogs overheat so easily, and w…

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The Wonders of Bone Broth 52:58

4M ago52:58

52:58

We’re joined by Rachel Down of Boil & Broth talking about how her journey discovering the huge health benefits of Bone Broth. Following a dead end road on courses of antibiotics, which seemed to make her worse, it was discovering the power of nutrition, especially bone broth that led to her transformation to being slimline, and in full vibrant heal…

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Paul Drayton 46:52

4M ago46:52

46:52

We’re joined by Actor, Author and Animal lover, Paul Drayton, talking about his love of dogs that was inspired by a Westie as a child. Drawn to animals he has owned horses, cows and even peacocks on his farm. We chat about his passion for Irish Setters and why they will always be apart of his heart. We talk about rescuing as being morally mandatory…

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Pettiquette: Building Better Human and Dog Manners On Walks with Natalie Gruchow 47:51

5M ago47:51

47:51

Join host Mikkel and her coworker and bestie Natalie Gruchow as they discuss all things 'Petiquette,' which includes Natalie's advocacy for leashing dogs in order to increase physical and emotional safety for other dogs and people. Natalie discusses her top tips for advocating for your dog if you encounter an off leash dog, top safety tips if encou…

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Roundtable Discussion - Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs 57:18

4M ago57:18

57:18

In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team talk about what aggression is, what it looks like, why it happens, and what we can do to help ourselves and our dogs. Living with a dog that displays aggressive behaviors can feel overwhelming, scary, and sometimes embarrassing. Many of the team have shared these same feelings and are here with s…

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Secrets of the stars with celebrity pet trainer Nicole Ellis 20:15

4M ago20:15

20:15

Celebrity trainer Nicole Ellis shares her top tips to lower stress for dogs, cats and yes, even horses!Nicole EllisCPDT-KA, APDT, Fear Free Certified, AKC evaluatorNicole Ellis, a certified professional dog trainer and esteemed pet lifestyle expert, is the co-author of Working Like a Dog and has been featured on Amazon’s The Pack, as well as The To…

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Roolo - The Enrichment Revolution 37:28

5M ago37:28

37:28

When In a bid to find the perfect enrichment toy for their own dogs, the team @Play9 invented their own! I’m chatting to Lee Bridges and John Allard about the Enrichment Revolution, and particularly on interactive toys as a major part of this enrichment awareness. Inspired by a pencil eraser in the design phases to create the Roolo that’s very clev…

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Barry Stebbing 34:27

5M ago34:27

34:27

We’re joined by Artist and Author, Barry Stebbing, who is talking about his first novel, Cedric - Footprints in the Sand. Based on a true story and inspired by Sir Edwin Landseer’s iconic paining of a black and white Newfoundland dog housed in the Tate in London, Barry brings the unknown back story of a Newfoundland named Bob - renamed as Cedric in…

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All Things Dogs with Anna Webb 58:48

5M ago58:48

58:48

In this episode, Victoria is joined by Anna Webb, a broadcaster, and behavior and nutrition expert. She is the host of A Dog's Life podcast where she explores all levels of modern dog ownership and brings to life why every dog is extraordinary. Stay tuned for nuggets of information, on topics including: Sniffing out truffles Differences between the…

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Dr Dan O'Neill 1:07:33

5M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

We’re joined by Dr Dan O’Neill, Associate Professor for Companion Animal Epidemiology at the RVC and co-founding ICECDogs member. We’re chatting about the ICECDogs - the International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs. Particularly discussing the recently published position paper, the aim of which is to help owners to recognise good in…

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The Importance of Movement with Sarah Fisher 58:38

5M ago58:38

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In this episode, we are joined by the Sarah Fisher, who delves into why movement is the foundation for all behavior. Sarah passionately explains her philosophy that understanding and facilitating movement can significantly help animals find their natural flow. This conversation sheds light on the importance of meeting the needs of the beings in fro…

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More Humane (and Effective!) Ways to Train Your Dog with Victoria Stilwell 38:18

5M ago38:18

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Legendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training and treats are totally in. Discussions include ways to avoid escalation of aggression by using not only more humane, but also more effective methods to train dogs. Victoria and Mikk…

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Forging a Fear Free Future for Pets with Victoria Stilwell 20:09

5M ago20:09

20:09

World renown dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Steve Dale discuss why Fear Free is so essential for all animals and stands as the gold standard of care. The duo also discuss ways to reduce canine aggression that include consent tests that ensure the dog’s kept comfortable throughout the entire interaction. Be sure to ch…

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Dr Lise Hansen on vaccines 31:16

5M ago31:16

31:16

We’re joined by Dr Lise Hansen who returns to chat about her award winning book: “The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health” and why this book provides clear accessible advice for owners to understand the four main areas of pet care: Diet, Vaccinations, Parasite control, and Neutering. We’re also chatting about the new Vaccination guidelines just annou…

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A Roundtable Discussion - Strange Behavior in Dogs 58:10

5M ago58:10

58:10

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 …

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The Natural Dog Expo 2024 38:04

5M ago38:04

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Where do you go to find out more about health and longevity for your dog? I’m chatting to Pet Industry Nutrition consultant, Caroline Griffiths, who is the founder of the Natural Dog Expo. Discussing why Caroline’s track record of delivering events that helps empower pet owners / guardians to help transfer their human health values to their dogs. A…

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Bringing C.A.K.E. to Dog Training with Andrew Hale 51:11

5M ago51:11

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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 ab…

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