Hero Dog Awards – October 1, 2011

Victoria attended the American Humane Association's first annual Hero Dog Awards in Los Angeles on October 1, 2011.  Others in attendance included Betty White, Pauley Perrette, Peter Fonda, Travis Brorsen, VSPDT trainer Linda Michaels, and many more.

Hero Dog nominee Ricochet with owner Judy Fridono

Actress Pauley Perrette with a friend on the red carpet
Victoria with Robin Ganzert

Victoria with VSPDT trainer Linda Michaels
Pauley Perrette and Victoria Stilwell
Victoria and CBS' Greatest American Dog winner Travis Brorsen
Victoria presents the Legacy Award to Rin Tin Tin.

Victoria and Steve Dale
Victoria, Hero Dog nominee Bino and his adoptive owner Debbie Kandoll
Victoria discusses issues faced by working military dogs with nominee Debbie Kandoll (Bino).
Victoria and True Blood's Michelle Forbes

Victoria and American Humane CEO Robin Ganzert
Hero Dog Awards winner Michael Hingson (Roselle) with Victoria
Michael Hingson, owner of the late Roselle
Ricochet, the 'SURFice' dog

Victoria cuddles with Ricochet after a long night

FROM VICTORIA'S BLOG

Choice Training – Working with a Leash Reactive Dog

When Sadie first came into my life four years ago, she was what I would call a reactive dog, lunging towards and barking viciously at any dog that walked past or came close to her. Fortunately I was able to temper her reaction and teach her a new way to cope and behave in similar situations. The techniques I used meant I could change her behavior without physically punishing or imposing my will upon her in any way. I just gave her choices.

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