Victoria was born and raised in Wimbledon, England and has been working as a dog trainer in London, New York, and Atlanta since 1990.  She is best known for her work as the dog trainer on her hit Animal Planet TV series, “It’s Me or the Dog,” counseling families with problem pets and solving their dogs’ behaviour problems.  She has also written a companion book for the series, titled “It’s Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet,” published by Hyperion.  Her second book, "Fat Dog Slim" was released in the UK in February, 2007.

In the early 1990's, Victoria created her own successful dog-walking company and immediately recognized the need for qualified professionals to help her clients with the training process.  While pursuing a successful acting career, she expanded her focus into dog training and behavior counseling by working with some of Britain’s most respected positive-reinforcement dog trainers and behaviourists.

In1999, Victoria moved to Manhattan, where she co-founded Dog Trainers of New York, a dog training and behavior modification company working primarily with families and educating children on safe and effective dog handling.  Her unique background, personal sensitivity and innate training skills quickly made her one of New York City’s most sought-after dog trainers.  With a particular fondness for rescue

animals in need of behavior rehabilitation, she devoted much of her time and energy to a number of the many animal rescue organizations in New York, serving as an advisor and giving regular seminars on the subject of dog rescue, training and rehabilitation.

In2002 Victoria expanded her business and created Dog Trainers of New Jersey, followed by Dog Trainers of Georgia.  She has also worked as a volunteer adoption counselor for the ASPCA, and her dog-related writings have been published in numerous magazines and journals.  Victoria is certified by the Animal Behaviour and Training Associates and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.    She has appeared on numerous talk shows, news broadcasts and radio shows as a dog training expert.  Her writings have been published in major newspapers and magazines all over the world.