Positively Podcast - Victoria Stilwell - Pets & Animals On Pet Life Radio (petliferadio.com)

On this special edition of the Positively Podcast, Holly and Victoria invite Working with Dog founder Nichole Smith to the show to talk about her list of reasons why you should consider working as a 'petrepreneur,' and some professional advice for anyone looking to break into the pet industry. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Working With Dog with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 thinks matching humans and dogs is so important. Victoria also gives listeners an inside scoop on how she taught a dog to fly an airplane as part of her latest TV project, Dogs Might Fly, which recently aired on Sky1 in the UK. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Dog Adoption Cafes with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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, and how you can stay safe. Victoria also chats about her trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania and what she learned about puppy mills in the process. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Thanksgiving with Pets with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 of her dog training academy. Next, Victoria answers some of her listeners' Ask Victoria dog training questions, including how to work with a leash reactive dog, and how to get a dog to focus in a distracting environment. And to top it all off, Holly turns the tables on Victoria with a particularly tricky round of Animal Academy questions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Back with a Bang with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly chat about a variety of topics, including an update on Victoria's dog training academy, how positive training works and some common misconceptions about Victoria's training methods, and her upcoming UK Dog Bite Prevention & Behaviour Conference. And exclusively in this podcast, you'll hear the firsthand account of Victoria's police dog bite accident: what happened, why it happened, and what she's doing to prevent another accident from happening in the future. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - A Bit About Bites with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly Firfer chat with Shannoncourt Pet Care founder Shannon Spooner about Victoria's seminar in Ontario. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Working With Pets is Our Passion with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

On this final episode of Season 5 of the Positively Podcast, Victoria and Holly discuss a disturbing video of a Rottweiler growling at a young child who is being videotaped hugging and petting the dog. They talk about the importance of teaching parents and children about dog safety and dog bite prevention, and how you can prevent your child from being bitten by a dog. They also chat with award-winning working dog sculptor Austin Weishel, who is best known for sculpting the National Fire Dog Monument in Washington, DC. They talk about his work, how he got started as a sculptor, and what we can expect to see from him in the future. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Sculpting Out A Great Career with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly chat about the upcoming lottery drawing and what they would do to help animals if they win the jackpot. They also discuss Holly's annual 'Regiftmas' party that she hosts to help people get rid of their most terrible holiday gifts. Victoria talks about Villalobos Rescue Center, the pit bull rescue featured on Animal Planet's Pit Bulls and Parolees and her upcoming visit to the center in New Orleans. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Lottery with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Victoria and Holly get together on Christmas Eve for a special holiday edition of the Positively Podcast. They chat about their holiday pet peeves, including people’s poor driving and the madness of holiday shopping. Victoria talks about one of her favorite online comedians, Matt Bellassai, who has a video about why he hates holiday shopping. They also discuss an amazing 100-year-old animal rescue volunteer who is helping the Georgia SPCA get animals adopted, and the cringe-worthy Miss USA pageant that happened several nights ago. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Happy Holidays with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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. The pair in this particular story has been recovering together, and both are expected to make a full recovery. They also chat with Kristen Maurer, the co-founder of Mission K-9 Rescue, an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and reuniting military working dogs with their handlers. Kristen explains how the group got started, what they do, and how people can help from anywhere in the world. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Military Working Dogs with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 Georgia ensues, resulting in a mini-review of the new Broadway smash hit, Hamilton. Random enough? Victoria's daughter, Alex, gets some help from her friend Sofia to try and stump Holly and Victoria with a new animal academy quiz. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The History of Georgia with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 where we put dogs into costumes are more for the human satisfaction than the dogs' benefit. Positively's Director of Digital Content, Alex Andes, drops by to discuss this season's holiday promos and online events, including the 12 Dogs of Christmas contest. Also discussed was the viral story about the dog owner who duct-taped her Chocolate Lab's snout shut in order to stop it from barking. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It's the Annual Reindog Parade with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 not) with her existing dog. Topics touched on include: whether you should train and raise different types of dogs differently, what to do when the new puppy seems to like one person in the family more than another, Victoria's thoughts on the concept of 'sibling rivalry' between multiple dogs in the same household, and how to deal with an existing dog who is showing her teeth to the new puppy in the house. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Happy Thanksgiving with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

Dr. Paula Bloom joins Victoria and Holly in studio to talk through the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks and how we process tragedies: integrating the information into our lives, how to talk to kids about tragedies, the way we’re wired for empathy, making it extra hard to process, and the concept of compassion fatigue. Victoria recounts the story of Diesel, a police dog who was killed in the line of duty while apprehending the lead organizer of the terrorist attacks. Paula asks whether it is right to ask dogs to work in military and police settings, and whether dogs are capable of giving their ‘consent’ to go into dangerous situations. Do dogs feel and experience actual love, or is their affectionate behavior just a representation of their need for safety and pleasurable experiences. Holly describes her recent interview experience with acclaimed psychologist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Victoria talks about the need for women to have the opportunity to communicate with each other, and Paula opens up about a tr

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 several dogs off the streets, and Victoria talks about a crisis that's currently affecting an animal welfare group in Santorini. They are joined on the podcast by Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior Director Tia Guest, who shares the latest information about Victoria's brand new school for aspiring dog trainers. They discuss what makes VSA different, and why it's so important that dog trainers invest in a great education. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Greece is the Word with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 catches everyone up on her new TV show that will be airing in the UK next year, and Holly tells the story of how she learned what "bear spray" is. Calling in to the Positively Hotline this episode is filmmaker Patrick Reasonover, one of the creators behind the new documentary 'Of Dogs and Men.' The film covers the difficult topic of police shooting dogs, and Victoria was featured in the film along with several of the police officers she has been filming with for an upcoming project. Patrick talks about what inspired him to create the film, and steps people can take to prevent their pet from being a victim. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Of Dogs and Men with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 improve a dog's fear of loud noises, this episode covers all of your most pressing training questions. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Ask Victoria with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

On this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss a controversial new documentary, Of Dogs and Men. The documentary explores the recent epidemic of dogs being shot by law enforcement officials. Victoria participated in the documentary with the police K-9 unit that star with her in her upcoming web series, Guardians of the Night, and gives her take on the importance of the film. They also chat about this week’s Dog Bite Prevention Week in the UK. On the Positively Hotline is pet expert and radio host Steve Dale, who revisits the podcast to share some important information on the unique behavioral and medical conditions that can afflict senior cats. He has some especially great insights to share on Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, which is similar to Alzheimer's in people. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Of Dogs, Men & Senior Cat with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 international rescue of almost 40 Golden Retrievers. Calling in to the Positively Hotline is Canine Assistants founder Jennifer Arnold, who is revolutionizing the way people train both service dogs and pet dogs. She discusses her new training techniques, and how pet parents can apply the concepts with their dogs at home. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Train Your Dog to Fit Your Life with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer

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 loose in the UK Prime Minister’s VIP carriage! Radio show host and pet journalist Steve Dale calls the Positively Hotline to discuss cat socialization and the importance of stress-free veterinary care for cats. He talks about kitten socialization classes, and how they could benefit cats in the US. But as Steve explains, it’s extremely important that the kitties are within a very specific age window. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Steve Dale Chats Cats with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer