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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 21 Victoria Sings for the Holidays

Wed, 9 May 2012 13:27:01 -0400

Victoria opens this holiday episode by singing Silent Night and discussing how her holiday preparations are progressing, including recent mischievous acts by her daughter's elf. Holly puts in her requests for holiday gifts. Victoria's mother makes a very special guest appearance in studio and discusses what Victoria was like as a child, her mother's love of dogs, her history as a ballerina, and much more. Victoria tries to stump her mother and Holly with her holiday trivia-themed quiz while Victoria's daughter provides some Christmas background music.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 20 The Reindog Parade

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:06:20 -0400

Victoria and Holly recap their appearance at this year's Reindog Parade at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, which also included HGTV's Vern Yip, Victoria's mother, daughter and several other notable celebrity judges. Holly describes her experience covering the Penn State child molestation case in State College, PA. Victoria talks about her recent talk to several schools' Homeless Pets Club members and why the program is so important to her.

This week's special Positively Hotline guest is filmmaker Jemima Harrison of Passionate Productions, creator of the powerful documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed. They discuss the current issues surrounding the current unhealthy breed standards as well as her work promoting awareness of physical and mental factors involved with the propagation many popular breeds in the UK, US and beyond.

Ask Victoria questions include Victoria's recommendation for flying with small dogs as hand luggage, how she handled flying with Jasmine, and how to control excited dogs who run around in your car.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 19 Back To Britain

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:17:22 -0400

Victoria recaps her recent trip to the UK, including her day in Parliament discussing the need to change breed standards. Holly talks about her work this week on CNN covering the child abuse murder case in Canton, GA. Victoria's and Holly's husbands join them in studio to defend their dog-owning habits and shed light on the co-hosts' life beyond the camera.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 18 Delayed Gratification

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:40:13 -0500

Victoria and Holly recap their Thanksgiving holidays and discuss the concept of 'delayed gratification' as it relates to Black Friday. They are joined in studio by guest Dr. Paula Bloom to discuss what makes some people actually want to use dominance with their dogs and/or kids, how domination is about the need to control, why our culture celebrates machismo and more. Also: Victoria runs away to the fair, corporal punishment with kids and dogs, and Animal Academy questions about interesting dog trivia.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 17 Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:57:03 -0500

In this Thanksgiving episode, Victoria and Holly talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and why they love the holiday so much. Also included: safety tips regarding foods, great pet paintings of rescue dogs in the 2012 'Rescue Dog to Therapy Dog' Calendar, a recap of Victoria's live show in New Bedford, MA including the great people at Forever Paws shelter in Fall River. Accomplished VSPDT trainer Daphne Robert-Hamilton from Monroe, WA calls in on the Positively Hotline and answers a few Ask Victoria questions regarding cat-chasing, showdogs who don't like men, housetraining, and aggression. In Victoria's Animal Academy, Holly takes a crack at trying to stump Victoria with some obscure doggie facts.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 16 Pets Add Life

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:40:05 -0500

Victoria and Holly discuss a new study regarding how children are disciplined and how it relates to the most effective and humane methods to train your dog. American Pet Products Association CEO Bob Vetere calls in to the Positively Hotline to discuss Pets Add Life as well as Bob's new book and how positive training techniques can be used successfully in the business world. Victoria's Animal Academy deals with dogs in show business. Also: people as dog breeds, the perils of all-inclusive travel deals, updates on Victoria's live shows, why Holly & Victoria don't shop with their husbands, and more.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 15 Pet Therapy

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:20:24 -0500

Victoria and Holly are joined again by Dr. Paula Bloom to discuss pets as therapeutic solutions for their owners. Also discussed: Native American festivals, PAWS Atlanta 45th Anniversary, Victoria's live tour and Holly's trip to Mexico. Ask Victoria questions include whether it's a good idea to add a rescued kitten to a home to alleviate your dog's boredom, how and whether to teach your dog not to fear fire, and dogs that chase moving cars. Victoria also tries to stump Holly with her latest Animal Academy about dog breeds.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 14 Teeth Talk

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:55:34 -0500

Victoria and Holly are joined on the Positively Hotline by Victoria's vet, Dr. Duffy Jones, as they talk about canine halitosis and why/how to brush your dog's teeth. Also discussed, Holly's trip to the upper midwest, Victoria's emceeing of the Dog Jog, Halloween recap, upcoming live shows and more. Ask Victoria questions include: potty training setbacks, treating the elderly as chew toys, and how to teach puppies not to chase other animals.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 13 Changing Perceptions & Digging Dogs

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:49:50 -0500

Victoria and Holly are joined in studio by noted psychologist Dr. Paula Bloom as they discuss how to change perceptions about certain breeds of dogs including pit bulls. Also discussed: Victoria's upcoming live tour dates (11/10 in York PA, 11/19 in New Bedford MA, and 12/3 in Shropshire, England). Ask Victoria questions include how to stop dogs from digging in the back yard, how dogs' internal clocks work, whether it's better to put a dog in daycare or have someone come feed the dog at home, and whether Victoria will ever sing on the podcast.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 12 Through A Dog’s Ear

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:58:47 -0500

In this episode, Victoria and Holly are joined by concert pianist and Through A Dog's Ear co-founder Lisa Spector to discuss the Canine Noise Phobia Series - the groundbreaking new desensitization tool Victoria developed in partnership with Through A Dog's Ear. Also discussed: update on Kashmir's knee surgery, Victoria's trip to San Diego for the APDT conference, SD Pet Expo and VSPDT evaluation day, Lennox update, and more. Ask Victoria questions included whether you can rush training, the music in It's Me or the Dog, and how to get puppies to stop barking at training classes.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 11 The Hero Dog Awards

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:55:30 -0500

In the first episode of the new season, Victoria and Holly discuss what they've been up to for the past several months, including Victoria's filming of the 8th season of It's Me or the Dog, experiencing the recent earthquake and hurricane, Victoria on Anderson Cooper, the Hero Dog Awards, Holly's judging of Miss Tennessee, her dog Kashmir's knee surgery, and Victoria's development of her new Canine Noise Phobia series of desensitization products.

Also discussed, Victoria's upcoming trip to San Diego for a dog training conference and pet expo, her upcoming live tour dates, Holly's work as a correspondent for CNN, and the new podcast sponsor, Pets Add Life.

Ask Victoria featured questions about why it took so long for the new podcast season to start, how to puppy proof your home, whether neutering will stop bullying behavior and more. The hot topic was the case of Lennox, a pit bull type dog in Belfast who is scheduled to be euthanized due to Northern Ireland's antiquated breed specific legislation (BSL).

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 10 Thanksgiving

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:07:05 -0500

In this Thanksgiving episode, Victoria and Holly talk about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and why they love the holiday so much. Also included: safety tips regarding foods, great pet paintings of rescue dogs, a recap of Victoria's live show in New Bedford, MA including the great people at Forever Paws shelter in Fall River. Accomplished VSPDT trainer Daphne Robert-Hamilton from Monroe, WA calls in on the Positively Hotline and answers a few Ask Victoria questions regarding cat-chasing, showdogs who don't like men, housetraining, and aggression. In Victoria's Animal Academy, Holly takes a crack at trying to stump Victoria with some obscure doggie facts.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 9 Ask Victoria

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:40:03 -0400

In this special 'Ask Victoria' episode, Victoria devotes the entire episode to answering listeners' questions.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 8 Pet Bereavement and Grief

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:56:59 -0400

Victoria and Holly discuss pet bereavement and grief, including anti-anxiety treatments for pets, raw BARF diets, how animals learn, Michael Vick and merengue dancing dogs.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 7 Pig 'n Chicks

Sat, 28 May 2011 12:43:26 -0400

Victoria trains a piglet and chickens, discusses VSPDT and her influences as a dog trainer, answers fans' questions & talks about good friend and songwriter Elio Pace.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 6 The Lion King

Sat, 7 May 2011 16:27:09 -0400

Victoria discusses her history as a dog walker, appearances on Regis & Kellly and the Today Show, Cats and Dogs, the AVMA Conference, AVSAB, American Humane, behaviorists vs trainers, and the Lion King on Broadway.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 5 Alex's Career

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:17:51 -0400

Victoria is joined in studio by her daughter, who discusses her career plans. Also discussed: pit bulls, BSL, the AVMA conference, and how she met her husband (who also joins her in studio) in London's West End..

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 4 Holly's New Coffeeshop

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 17:12:50 -0400

Victoria and Holly talk about anthropomorphizing dogs via painting contests, Victoria's early NYC episodes, dog senses, Holly's new coffeeshop, and Holly's career history.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 3 It's Me Or The Dog

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:53:12 -0400

Victoria discusses her recent travels, the new season of It's Me or the Dog in NYC, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into each episode of the show, and more.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 2 PAWS Atlanta

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:05:16 -0500

In this episode, Victoria and Holly discuss her recent vacation, animal cruelty laws, the special PAWS Atlanta episode of It's Me or the Dog, and much more.

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PetLifeRadio.com - Positively Podcast - Episode 1 Introduction

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:56:20 -0500

In this inaugural edition of Victoria Stilwell's Positively Podcast, Victoria and her cohost Holly Firfer describe what the podcast series is all about.

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