<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vic & Jo's Dog Pod]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This podcast is for people who want real answers, not soundbites, and dogs who deserve better than being misunderstood.</p><p>Vicky and Jo are two seasoned behaviourists chatting about all things dog, from unborn puppies to golden oldies and everything in between.<br />The twist: Jo dives deep into what’s happening <i>inside the dog</i>, using very fancy words.<br />Vicky, who understands exactly none of this, bravely steps in to stop the madness and forces Jo to translate it all into plain English, for the rest of us to understand.<br />The result: complex dog behaviour, stripped back into simple, human language - with laughs guaranteed.</p><p></p><p>About us!</p><p>“I’m Jo Croft — Canine Behaviour Specialist, Veterinary Nurse, educator, author… and the person vets call when the behaviour problem isn’t just ‘bad behaviour’.</p><p> </p><p>I’ve been working with dogs for over three decades, running a behaviour consultancy since 2005, and helping families navigate anxiety, aggression, fear and emotional overload, usually after Google and well-meaning advice have made things worse.</p><p> </p><p>I believe behaviour isn’t about dominance or treats, it’s about nervous systems, learning history, biology, and humans who are trying their best.”</p><p> </p><p>“And I’m Vicky Lawes - Canine Behaviour Specialist, Tutor, Director, and the last phone call people make when they’ve tried <i>everything</i> and are officially out of ideas.</p><p>I’ve been working with dogs, for a very long time across training, behaviour, rescue, kennels, safety, classes and sports, along the way learning from some truly world-class dog professionals, and a few dogs who absolutely did not read the rule book.</p><p>Not all dogs are easy, and not all dogs are for everyone, but with the right guidance (and realistic expectations), living in harmony with your dog really is possible.”</p>]]></description><link>www.riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:15:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/ePoi7sbK.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Vicky Lawes]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:54:05 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Vicky Lawes]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Pets & Animals]]></category><itunes:author>Vicky Lawes</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This podcast is for people who want real answers, not soundbites, and dogs who deserve better than being misunderstood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vicky and Jo are two seasoned behaviourists chatting about all things dog, from unborn puppies to golden oldies and everything in between.&lt;br /&gt;The twist: Jo dives deep into what’s happening &lt;i&gt;inside the dog&lt;/i&gt;, using very fancy words.&lt;br /&gt;Vicky, who understands exactly none of this, bravely steps in to stop the madness and forces Jo to translate it all into plain English, for the rest of us to understand.&lt;br /&gt;The result: complex dog behaviour, stripped back into simple, human language - with laughs guaranteed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About us!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“I’m Jo Croft — Canine Behaviour Specialist, Veterinary Nurse, educator, author… and the person vets call when the behaviour problem isn’t just ‘bad behaviour’.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’ve been working with dogs for over three decades, running a behaviour consultancy since 2005, and helping families navigate anxiety, aggression, fear and emotional overload, usually after Google and well-meaning advice have made things worse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I believe behaviour isn’t about dominance or treats, it’s about nervous systems, learning history, biology, and humans who are trying their best.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“And I’m Vicky Lawes - Canine Behaviour Specialist, Tutor, Director, and the last phone call people make when they’ve tried &lt;i&gt;everything&lt;/i&gt; and are officially out of ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’ve been working with dogs, for a very long time across training, behaviour, rescue, kennels, safety, classes and sports, along the way learning from some truly world-class dog professionals, and a few dogs who absolutely did not read the rule book.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not all dogs are easy, and not all dogs are for everyone, but with the right guidance (and realistic expectations), living in harmony with your dog really is possible.”&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Vicky Lawes</itunes:name><itunes:email>vicky@thelaweses.co.uk</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/logos/d681d80d-488f-4b48-8a10-d34b96fb8333.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Vic & Jo's Dog Pod
Episode 6 - Balls, Behaviour & Biology]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Vic &amp; Jo revisit neutering (by popular demand) and delve deeper into why and when and then how to support your dog, plus the usual off-topic diversions, distractions and occasional moments of wisdom that nobody asked for.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">58d4c93d-1599-4f4d-86da-d8c101613a3b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vicky Lawes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:08:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0870374881ba8f2060d7f46df4c5161d0c865232589c82b850d76313b8fa38cd/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OGQ0YzkzZC0xNTk5LTRmNGQtODZkYS1kOGMxMDE2MTNhM2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNWZiMmEwOS1iYTliLTQ3YjktODE4ZC1kMTE5NzU5MjU5ZDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTZmNzFjYmQwZjllNGExZTNlMzhmNmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExYzRiMTYyYWYzMjhmNDBhYjZmZmUzL3ZpY2t5cy1zdHVkaW8tT2x4aGYtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTMxX18xNi01Mi02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="122253106" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/episodes/58d4c93d-1599-4f4d-86da-d8c101613a3b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Vic &amp;amp; Jo revisit neutering (by popular demand) and delve deeper into why and when and then how to support your dog, plus the usual off-topic diversions, distractions and occasional moments of wisdom that nobody asked for.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:03:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/logos/d681d80d-488f-4b48-8a10-d34b96fb8333.png"/><itunes:title>Vic &amp; Jo&apos;s Dog Pod
Episode 6 - Balls, Behaviour &amp; Biology</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vic & Jo's Dog Pod, Episode 5 - The Separation Situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Vic &amp; Jo discuss separation anxiety, a difficult issue affecting far too many dogs in today’s society. Grab a coffee, take 40 minutes for yourself, and join them for a relaxed chat with plenty of useful insights along the way.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cbb6bc8c-a008-420e-b1d1-7a57fa363b7e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vicky Lawes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:14:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0e47ff5a2a28091bee211a1413635eb7b2da7469e1652277a4e8265ff94fb16b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYmI2YmM4Yy1hMDA4LTQyMGUtYjFkMS03YTU3ZmEzNjNiN2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNWZiMmEwOS1iYTliLTQ3YjktODE4ZC1kMTE5NzU5MjU5ZDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTZmNzFjYmQwZjllNGExZTNlMzhmNmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmY2UzYjY3ZjllNTE4MjNjODljYTcwL3ZpY2t5cy1zdHVkaW8tT2x4aGYtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTdfXzIxLTEwLTQ2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="94542412" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/episodes/cbb6bc8c-a008-420e-b1d1-7a57fa363b7e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Vic &amp;amp; Jo discuss separation anxiety, a difficult issue affecting far too many dogs in today’s society. Grab a coffee, take 40 minutes for yourself, and join them for a relaxed chat with plenty of useful insights along the way.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/logos/d681d80d-488f-4b48-8a10-d34b96fb8333.png"/><itunes:title>Vic &amp; Jo&apos;s Dog Pod, Episode 5 - The Separation Situation</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 4 - 'to snip or not to snip']]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 4 - To Snip or not to Snip. All about Neutering. Vic and Jo take a deep dive into the surprisingly big topic of neutering and spaying dogs, what it does to behaviour and when’s the right time to consider it.</p><p></p><p>Apologies for the sound interruptions - it's only at the beginning, so don't give up.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">640966be-c25c-4bae-a656-b4f46f8fa2c8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vicky Lawes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:50:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2dd5f3023bac8d25c8d56112e72f4338f6d1a16e79c528775f00820629943fc3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NDA5NjZiZS1jMjVjLTRiYWUtYTY1Ni1iNGY0NmY4ZmEyYzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNWZiMmEwOS1iYTliLTQ3YjktODE4ZC1kMTE5NzU5MjU5ZDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTZmNzFjYmQwZjllNGExZTNlMzhmNmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMTEwZjI0YjZmMThiNTczYzkxZWQ4L3ZpY2t5cy1zdHVkaW8tT2x4aGYtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTE2X18xOC00MC0xOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="77485916" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/episodes/640966be-c25c-4bae-a656-b4f46f8fa2c8/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Episode 4 - To Snip or not to Snip. All about Neutering. Vic and Jo take a deep dive into the surprisingly big topic of neutering and spaying dogs, what it does to behaviour and when’s the right time to consider it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apologies for the sound interruptions - it&apos;s only at the beginning, so don&apos;t give up.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/logos/d681d80d-488f-4b48-8a10-d34b96fb8333.png"/><itunes:title>Episode 4 - &apos;to snip or not to snip&apos;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vic & Jo's Dog Pod - Episode 3  'No Chicken Chasing']]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We have Ross McCarthy on this week talking about the CIDBT Network Day. The new price cap on Vet prescriptions and the new amended Dog Legislation which everyone should be aware of.  Plus the usual mindless chit chat and Husky updates.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aa5bb3cc-4ffb-4a2e-8999-c3c05f3d0809</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vicky Lawes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:19:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2079dff099cc17b5f109baae81c9c1dd823587b77c17d25bbc1d7d882576aab4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYTViYjNjYy00ZmZiLTRhMmUtODk5OS1jM2MwNWYzZDA4MDkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNWZiMmEwOS1iYTliLTQ3YjktODE4ZC1kMTE5NzU5MjU5ZDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTZmNzFjYmQwZjllNGExZTNlMzhmNmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNTg0NmM2YTk5OWY0NDE3NTQ4MjA4L3ZpY2t5cy1zdHVkaW8tT2x4aGYtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTI2X18yMC05LTMxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="62954102" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/episodes/aa5bb3cc-4ffb-4a2e-8999-c3c05f3d0809/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We have Ross McCarthy on this week talking about the CIDBT Network Day. The new price cap on Vet prescriptions and the new amended Dog Legislation which everyone should be aware of.  Plus the usual mindless chit chat and Husky updates.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/logos/d681d80d-488f-4b48-8a10-d34b96fb8333.png"/><itunes:title>Vic &amp; Jo&apos;s Dog Pod - Episode 3  &apos;No Chicken Chasing&apos;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vic & Jo's Dog Pod - Episode 2 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 2 - Crufts, Neutering &amp; Tales of the Trade</p><p>Join Vic &amp; Jo as they dive into the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes stories of the dog world! From the glitz and glamour of <b>Crufts</b>, to the practical realities of <b>neutering</b>, and i<b>nsider tales from the behaviour profession.</b> Whether you’re a dog lover, a dog professional, or just curious about life behind the obedience line there’s something here for most.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">84d95ba5-c0c2-412e-9283-f2a4a3825631</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vicky Lawes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:36:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/499b86b5ad2242f4441d81db98382a703cb2af941cad2807e107f64c09599015/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NGQ5NWJhNS1jMGMyLTQxMmUtOTI4My1mMmE0YTM4MjU2MzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNWZiMmEwOS1iYTliLTQ3YjktODE4ZC1kMTE5NzU5MjU5ZDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTZmNzFjYmQwZjllNGExZTNlMzhmNmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNDY1ZTY3YWJlZDVmNzkyOTI1ZjhiL3ZpY2t5cy1zdHVkaW8tT2x4aGYtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTEzX18yMC0zMC00Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="76783117" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/episodes/84d95ba5-c0c2-412e-9283-f2a4a3825631/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Episode 2 - Crufts, Neutering &amp;amp; Tales of the Trade&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Vic &amp;amp; Jo as they dive into the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes stories of the dog world! From the glitz and glamour of &lt;b&gt;Crufts&lt;/b&gt;, to the practical realities of &lt;b&gt;neutering&lt;/b&gt;, and i&lt;b&gt;nsider tales from the behaviour profession.&lt;/b&gt; Whether you’re a dog lover, a dog professional, or just curious about life behind the obedience line there’s something here for most.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/logos/d681d80d-488f-4b48-8a10-d34b96fb8333.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Vic &amp; Jo&apos;s Dog Pod - Episode 2 </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vic & Jo's Dog Pod]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Vic &amp; Jo Episode 1 - The Pilot Mix, This, That &amp; the Other</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">791f17db-7731-4629-b557-b996f2fb06f0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vicky Lawes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:57:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/32796807fc510622f5f563f6d85c44f129b4197205e4d4b3b93c3db86f3a2846/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OTFmMTdkYi03NzMxLTQ2MjktYjU1Ny1iOTk2ZjJmYjA2ZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkNWZiMmEwOS1iYTliLTQ3YjktODE4ZC1kMTE5NzU5MjU5ZDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTZmNzFjYmQwZjllNGExZTNlMzhmNmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMTc0MTk3NDkyZjAyMjk2Y2Q1ZmU0L3ZpY2t5cy1zdHVkaW8tT2x4aGYtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTI3X18xMS0zOC0xNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="16004929" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/episodes/791f17db-7731-4629-b557-b996f2fb06f0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Vic &amp;amp; Jo Episode 1 - The Pilot Mix, This, That &amp;amp; the Other&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/d5fb2a09-ba9b-47b9-818d-d119759259d9/logos/d681d80d-488f-4b48-8a10-d34b96fb8333.png"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Vic &amp; Jo&apos;s Dog Pod</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>