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 some great tips on how to help both you and your dog.  

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 US and UK
• Dog Walking
• Nutrition
• and more. 

To learn more about Anna, visit https://annawebb.co.uk/pages/about-anna.  Subscribe to A Dog's Life podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite streaming app.  

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 front of us, emphasizing that movement isn't just a part of life—it's integral to life itself.

Sarah's expertise offers a profound understanding of how movement influences behavior and wellbeing, providing listeners with a deeper appreciation of its pivotal role.

Visit Sarah's website or attend the Dog Behavior Conference to learn more. 

Join Victoria and her team as they discuss strange behavior dogs do in the latest roundtable discussion.  From cleaning out the cupboards to obsessive licking, no behavior was left out. 

Learn why dogs might engage in these behaviors and how Victoria and her team work through them.  You will be surprised by what you learn in this entertaining and eye opening episode.

Don't forget to visit Positively.com to learn more and answer the question... Why Does My Dog...?

On this episode, Victoria and Andrew talk about his upcoming presentation for the Dog Behavior Conference.  Andrew shares his mantra with us:  "learn, support, and teach.  Learn from the dog first, support what you have learned, and teach things that are likely to be intrinsically valuable for that dog.  After that, train what you like."

C.A.K.E. is about understanding this:
Compassion
Awareness
Knowledge
Empathy

To learn more about Andrew Hale, visit https://trainpositive.co.uk/. 

Don't forget to join the Dog Behavior Conference to learn more about Bringing CAKE to Dog Training. 

In this episode, Victoria talks with Jo Pay about her upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference: Understanding Why Dogs Chase and What You Can Do About It.

For dogs, chasing is an enriching activity.  It's not wrong to the dog, but it certainly can  be a problem in our human world.  Stay tuned for a sneak peak into what Jo will be talking about at the 2024 Dog Behavior Conference.

To learn more about Jo, visit https://standishdogtrainer.co.uk/.

Join Victoria and her team in this roundtable discussion about changes that we and our dogs face as we travel through life together.

The team leaves nothing unsaid as they explore past and current planned and unplanned changes, plan for future changes, and talk about building resilience in our dogs to help them accept and recover from change.

Find more information about the Brave Collection and the Building Resilience course at Positively.com. 

In this episode, Victoria and Steve Dale talk about his upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference, Dogs weren’t Bred to be Couch Potatoes: Why We Must Enrich their Lives.

Enrichment is for all animals: from those living in the zoo to our companions (dogs and cats too). Enrichment is individual.  We need to know and understand our animal’s preferences and that their stage of life and breed may influence what enrichment looks like for them.

Victoria and Steve leave nothing unsaid in this entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring episode. Listen in to find out just how enriching a big pile of bed pillows can be for one cat in particular.

To learn more about Steve, visit stevedale.tv.  

In this episode, Victoria talks with Michael Shikashio about his upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference, Hostility in the Home: Dog Aggression Directed at Family or Visitors.

Victoria and Michael discuss the importance of understanding dog behavior and body language, the role of empathy in training, and innovative approaches to managing and helping dogs and their families. 

To learn more about Michael, visit aggressivedog.com or find him on Facebook or instagram. 

Join Victoria and her team in this roundtable discussion about building resilience in puppies and give them the tools they need to be successful in all stages of life including adolescence and as an adult.  

The team opens up about the importance of providing safety, understanding that there are important milestones in their lives, and what each puppy needs may be different based on their new home's family members, lifestyle, and environment.  

Don't have a puppy, don't worry.  There are a lot of nuggets that will benefit dogs at all stages.