The art of raising well-adjusted assistance dogs - specifically Golden Retrievers - is a passion of this week’s guest, VSPDT trainer and #DogBehaviorConference presenter Abigail Witthauer. Victoria and Abigail share thoughts on what goes into her unique approach at her Alabama-based Roverchase Foundation as well as what she’ll be discussing during her DBC talk, “Service Dogs: Lessons learned while raising heroes.”Get dog training solutions at Victoria’s official Positively website.Become a dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy.

Raising Service Dog Heroes (Abigail Witthauer)

World-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell (It’s Me or the Dog) talks pet topics, answers fan questions, and gives dog training and behavior advice.

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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 trufflesDifferences between the US and UKDog WalkingNutritionand 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.  

All Things Dogs with Anna Webb

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. 

The Importance of Movement with Sarah Fisher

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...?

A Roundtable Discussion - Strange Behavior in Dogs

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. 

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

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/.

Raising Service Dog Heroes (Abigail Witthauer)

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