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Vic & Jo's Dog Pod

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by Vicky Lawes

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<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>

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Episode 6 - Balls, Behaviour & Biology

May 31, 2026

Vic & Jo's Dog Pod Episode 6 - Balls, Behaviour & Biology

<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>

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May 8, 2026

Vic & Jo's Dog Pod, Episode 5 - The Separation Situation

<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>

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April 17, 2026

Episode 4 - 'to snip or not to snip'

<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>

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What is Vic & Jo's Dog Pod?
<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>
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