Behind the Scenes of Puppy Bowl with Victoria Schade, Dog Trainer and Author

In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Victoria Schade, a professional dog trainer, author, and longtime lead puppy trainer/wrangler for Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl. With decades of experience helping dogs and their families thrive, Victoria shares behind-the-scenes insights from one of television’s most beloved animal events — and offers practical advice pet parents can use every day. Topics include: What goes on behind the scenes to keep Puppy Bowl puppies safe, comfortable, and happy How Victoria’s training approach creates positive, low-stress experiences for puppies on set Why she decided to adopt Boris ("Mr. Pickles") after last year's Puppy Bowl How dog training has evolved over the years What new puppy parents should focus on in the first few months at home The most common mistake new pet parents make and how to avoid it Simple training tips that can make an immediate difference Victoria's journey from dog trainer to novelist Her newest novel, Fated Skates Also on this month's show: Trending animal story about a rare case of adoption in the wild, where a young orangutan stepped in to raise her sister Animal news, including a pair of endangered owls who accidentally traveled by cruise ship from Florida to Spain; a funeral for a beloved train station cat that drew hundreds of mourners; and new research showing how our own emotions can influence the way we interpret a dog’s feelings Pet Health Listener Q&A: Persistent eye discharge in a kitten; a dog who won't go outside when it's raining; and when shedding becomes a health concern for pet rabbits Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email [email protected] to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X!