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Victoria Schade has been a dog trainer for over eleven years. During that time she has worked on television shows like Animal Planet's annual Puppy Bowl, The Puppy Games, and the Smithsonian Channel's special, "Animals Aloft."

She has been the featured trainer on the television show "Faithful Friends" for two seasons. Victoria created the puppy training DVD, "New Puppy! Now What?" to assist overwhelmed puppy owners, and wrote "Bonding with your Dog: A Trainer's Secrets for Building a Better Relationship" to help dogs and their people create a stronger connection.

Victoria's resident dog, Millie the Smooth Brussels Griffon, was recently joined by a very busy terrier mix puppy named Olive.

Victoria Schade's Articles

spoiled dog
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The Spoiled Dog

What exactly makes a spoiled dog? Read our trainer's take on the term "spoiled" and what it really means as it relates to animal behavior.
Yawning dog
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Dog Body Language

Do you speak dog? Our dogs have a lot to say but the meaning can get lost in translation. Understanding dog body language goes way beyond looking for a wagging tail, a signal that…
find the dog toy
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Dog Brain Game: Find the Toy

I love teaching my dogs to play "hide the toy" (or "find the toy" - they're the same thing!) This game doesn't need a lot of space, it burns a ton of brain energy, and it taps…
Chloe close-up
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Dog Artist Tim Racer

The famed carousel artist talks with Petside about his stunning canine art
Victoria Schade on Today Show
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Preparing Family for a New Pet

Learn how you can "proof" the relationship between the child members of your family and your new pet!
dog looking at thanksgiving scraps
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Are Holiday Dinner Scraps OK?

Is it OK to feed your pet holiday dinner scraps? With Thanksgiving around the corner and the holiday season nearly in full swing, the Petside Advisory Board weighs in!
destructive canine in a home that isn't dog proof
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Dog Proof Your Home

Learn how to puppy or dog proof your home in order to prevent destruction that sometimes comes with the territory of getting a new pet!
jumping dog
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Tip: Handling a Jumping Dog

Do you deal with a jumping dog on a daily basis? Here's a quick tip to help manage the behavior while you continue to train your dog to break the bad habit!
dogs playing at the dog park
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Dog Parks: Good for All Dogs?

Dog parks aren't a good fit for every dog. Learn about what types of dogs should visit a dog park!
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Video: Cute Pets in Costume

Check out Petside's video montage of cute dogs in Halloween pet costumes!