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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

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Throwaway Cues

The casual "wait" command becomes a lifesaver.
Earl & Mooch from MUTTS comic
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Meet the Creator of MUTTS

Meet MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell. Read his interview with Petside.
dog and kids
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Kids and Dogs

Dogs and kids, and how it warms the heart when dogs are warm around children. Read more from Petside.
Boxer doing a trick
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Back to School for Dogs

Back to school means back to fun when it comes to dog training!
lil bub the cat
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Meet Lil Bub

Lil Bub is a pretty special cat. Learn more about her here!
A dog getting medication
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Pilling Dogs: Fast and Easy

Does your dog fight when you have to give him medication? This simple technique will help!
Dog with microphone
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Video: Dogs on the Street II

Canine Journalists Millie and Olive are back, getting the answers to important canine questions.
coconut oil
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Coconut Oil for Dogs

The benefits of coconut oil for dogs. Giving your dog coconut oil offers many advantages. Reduce risk of cancer, disinfect cuts, relieve arthritis and more.
dog showing strange behavior
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Strange Behaviors in Dogs

Strange dog behaviors and quirks. Weird pooping, drinking, scratching, and other strange dog behaviors. Read about Olive's odd and bizarre habits.
Sad lab in cage
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Shelter Dogs

Dogs are surrendered to shelters for a number of reasons, and many of them are avoidable.