Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTackling Separation Anxiety with Nicola Cook
What is separation anxiety and why do so many dogs suffer with this condition? How can you tell the difference between separation anxiety and boredom…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ask the Vet with Dr. Callie Harris
Episode 209
Victoria chats with Dr. Callie Harris about her experiences in veterinary medicine, including what it’s like to work in emergency vet med as well as …
1 year, 3 months ago
What Pet Dogs Can Do for Conservation with Melissa McCue-McGrath
What do pet dogs, invasive insects, and a ragtag group of behavior cases have in common?
In this wildly inspiring and often hilarious episode, Victor…
1 year, 3 months ago
Healing Through Training - What Dogs Teach Us with Shane Hartshorn
We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine.
In this heartfelt and often h…
1 year, 4 months ago
Changing the Industry One Sign at a Time with Leah Bornstein and Neika Smessaert
We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine.
This powerful and eye-opening…
1 year, 4 months ago
Training Holidays & Spicy Dogs: Adam Daines Brings the Fun
We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine.
In this episode of the Victor…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ask the Dog: From Fear to Fierce Advocate with Amr Nawwar
In this profoundly moving episode, Victoria speaks with Amr Nawwar, a VSA graduate and professional dog trainer based in Dubai. Born in a small villa…
1 year, 5 months ago
Breaking Barriers - Inclusivity in Dog Training with Neika Smessaert
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Victoria Stilwell speaks with Neika Smessaert, a veterinary technician, certified dog trainer, and trailbl…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ethics in the Spotlight - Reforming Dog Shows from Within with Yaz Porritt
In this episode, Victoria reconnects with Yaz Porritt to discuss the uncomfortable truths behind what they witnessed at Crufts 2025. They begin by ac…
1 year, 5 months ago
Secrets of The Bad Dog Academy
Victoria opens the episode by introducing the talented cast of trainers from The Bad Dog Academy, sharing how the show has taken off across the UK—an…
1 year, 6 months ago