February 2026
Beverley Cuddy recently joined world-renowned dog trainer and TV presenter Victoria Stilwell on her acclaimed Positively Podcast for an in-depth, hour-long conversation about the creation of the Union of Good Dog People and the development of the Innate Health Assessment (IHA) tool.
Victoria, best known as the star of the international hit TV series It’s Me or the Dog, has spent over two decades championing force-free training and better welfare standards for dogs worldwide. Her podcast reaches a global audience of dedicated dog guardians, trainers and welfare professionals, providing thoughtful, science-led discussions about canine wellbeing.
In this episode, Beverley shares the story behind the Union — why it was created, what it stands for, and how the Innate Health Assessment was designed to shift the focus towards preventative, whole-dog health. At the beginning of the episode, Victoria admits she was expecting to love the IHA — and the conversation that follows explores why the tool represents a meaningful step forward for dog welfare.
The result is an honest, detailed and inspiring discussion about responsible breeding, health transparency and how we can collectively raise standards for dogs across the UK and beyond.
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