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Steve Dale's Pet WorldShould a few common tools that some dog trainers use be banned?
10/20 – Victoria Stilwell from It’s Me or the Dog in a wide-ranging conversation regarding common tools that some dog trainers use, and should never use – in fact, should be banned. And Victoria articulately explains why.
She also describes why reactive dogs are doing what they are doing, and what to do about it.
It’s Me or the Dog is celebrating 20 years, and can be seen on the It’s Me or the Dog YouTube channel and learn from experts, including professor Victoria herself, which you can find and then watch Positively Pillars at positively.com.
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2024-10-2000 min
Happy PawsMore Humane (and Effective!) Ways to Train Your Dog with Victoria StilwellLegendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training and treats are totally in. Discussions include ways to avoid escalation of aggression by using not only more humane, but also more effective methods to train dogs. Victoria and Mikkel also uncover ways they've personally grown in thier own careers as trainers, including lessons learned along the way that ultimately are helping to serve the dogs and clients in their care. Be sure to checkout the...
2024-04-1638 min
Fear Free PetsForging a Fear Free Future for Pets with Victoria StilwellWorld renown dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Steve Dale discuss why Fear Free is so essential for all animals and stands as the gold standard of care. The duo also discuss ways to reduce canine aggression that include consent tests that ensure the dog’s kept comfortable throughout the entire interaction.
Be sure to checkout the Dog Behavior Conference put on by Victoria Stilwell that's taking place April 19-21, 2024. Special guests include The Fear Free Podcast's own host, Steve Dale, and Fear Free’s own father/ daughter team, Marty and Mikkel Becker. Signup here...
2024-04-1620 min
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell PodcastEnriching Our Dog’s Lives with Steve DaleIn 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 j...
2024-03-0549 min
Messy But Essential : The people side of project managementThe Importance of Knowing Each OtherRod and Dale discuss the benefits of getting to know those you work with and interact with.Resources mentioned:Patrick Lencioni's Personal Histories ExerciseNever Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
2022-02-0824 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementRetention: Moving People OutRod and Dale take the retention conversation in a new direction today: building people up and moving them out and the difference between a manager and a leader. Dale encourages us to ask the question: do I need this resource still on this project?
2022-01-2518 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementFollow UpJoin Rod and Dale as they discuss the importance of following up with people, where it goes wrong, and how to succeed in conducting follow-ups. Resources discussed:Situational Leadership Model founded by Dr. Paul Hersey
2022-01-1118 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementEnd of Year Review (2021)Join Rod and Dale as they discuss preparing for and conducting end of year reviews, while focusing on why we do reviews in the first place.
2021-12-1427 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementRetention: A Deep DiveJoin Rod and Dale as they continue the conversation on retaining the right people on your team. They discuss the roles within a project, the language we use when we communicate and strategies to work with the people on our team.
2021-11-3027 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementRetaining Project PeopleRod and Dale are back for season 2 of Messy but Essential!This week, join our duo as they discuss retaining people throughout a project, celebrating wins, and the importance of fun.
2021-11-1521 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementContinuous LearningThis week Rod and Dale share how they fit learning into their daily lives, and how they apply that knowledge.
2021-06-2320 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementGiving RecognitionJoin Rod and Dale as they discuss recognition ways to give recognition, and some of the "dos and don'ts" they've learned. They also share the impact that recognition can have on your team.Resources MentionedDrive by Daniel Pink
2021-06-0922 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementGetting to CommitmentToday, Rod and Dale discuss commitment, and how sometimes, you just need to disagree and commit. Although not mentioned by name, a cognitive bias both Rod and Dale mentioned is also referred to as the anchoring effect, which can happen when a leader voices their opinion first.
2021-05-1223 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementWorking Remotely: Before, During and After the PandemicJoin Rod and Dale as they share their experiences working remotely for over 15 years.
2021-04-2824 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementToxic People and What to do About ThemToday, Rod and Dale sit down to talk about the impact that toxic people can have on a project. They share some tips on how to speak to the individual and steps that should be taken to address the impact.Resources MentionedPatrick Lencioni's Law of Thirds The Johari Window Model
2021-04-1421 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementWhat's Your Vision?Today, Rod and Dale chat about why you need a vision and the key components of a vision.Resources:Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink
2021-03-3126 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementThe RACI ModelJoin Rod and Dale as they break down the RACI model and share how they've seen it in action. The RACI Model is a tool used in establishing roles and responsibilities in project management.ResponsibleAccountableConsultedInformed
2021-03-1729 minMessy But Essential : The people side of project managementManaging RelationshipsToday Rod is joined by his co-host and brother, Dale, to talk about managing relationships.Tools mentionedPoints of You - Coaching CardsPower Skills by Jim MasciarelliRelationship numbers
2021-03-0332 min
Puppy TalkPreventing Puppy Aggression with Michael ShikashioMichael is a an internationally sought after keynote speaker and presenter on the topic of aggression at numerous events, conferences, and universities worldwide. He has mentored and presented to thousands of animal professionals in twelve different countries and has been a guest at every major dog training conference in the U.S. and Mexico including the APDT, IAABC, FDSA, Clicker Expo, Victoria Stilwell's DBC, PPG, CICA, Owners of Dog Daycares, and The Aggression in Dogs Conferences.Michael is fully Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and is one of fewer than 300 CDBCs worldwide. He...
2021-01-2844 min
Seattle Opera PodcastVOICEWISE Podcast: BaritonesSeattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces the baritone voice, a sound which celebrates the beauty and power of masculinity. In opera, baritones play clowns and kings, urban sophisticates and unlettered innocents; good, bad, and every shade of grey. They win our hearts, melt our hearts, and break our hearts. Featuring musical examples with sweet lyric baritones, proud heroic baritones, snarly dramatic baritones, and many other varieties, including Seattle Opera favorites John Moore, Dale Duesing, Alfonso Antoniozzi, Mariusz Kwiecien, Gordon Hawkins, Richard Stilwell, Will Liverman, David Adam Moore, Vladimir Chernov, Morgan Smith, Christopher Maltman, Julian Patrick, Malcolm Rivers, Andrew Garland...
2020-07-2049 min
Seattle Opera PodcastVOICEWISE Podcast: BaritonesSeattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces the baritone voice, a sound which celebrates the beauty and power of masculinity. In opera, baritones play clowns and kings, urban sophisticates and unlettered innocents; good, bad, and every shade of grey. They win our hearts, melt our hearts, and break our hearts. Featuring musical examples with sweet lyric baritones, proud heroic baritones, snarly dramatic baritones, and many other varieties, including Seattle Opera favorites John Moore, Dale Duesing, Alfonso Antoniozzi, Mariusz Kwiecien, Gordon Hawkins, Richard Stilwell, Will Liverman, David Adam Moore, Vladimir Chernov, Morgan Smith, Christopher Maltman, Julian Patrick, Malcolm Rivers, Andrew Garland...
2019-02-1249 min
Positively Podcast - Victoria Stilwell - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Positively Podcast - Episode 52 Of Dogs, Men & Senior CatsOn 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 th...
2015-07-1038 minPositively Podcast - Victoria Stilwell - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)Positively Podcast - Episode 50 Steve Dale Chats CatsAs 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 s...
2015-06-1235 min
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell PodcastEpisode 52: Police K-9 Unit DocumentaryVictoria and Holly chat about a controversial new documentary that Victoria participated in with the police K-9 unit she has been filming with. They also chat with pet radio host Steve Dale about the unique behavioral and medical issues that senior cats may face.
2015-06-1239 min
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell PodcastEpisode 50: Poop and Tell AllAs Victoria wraps up her #poopandtell campaign, she and Holly read some of their favorite submissions. Radio host and pet journalist Steve Dale calls in to the Positively Hotline to chat about cat socialization and stress-free veterinary care for cats.
2015-05-2935 min