Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
World-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell (It’s Me or the Dog) talks pet topics, answers fan questions, and gives dog training and behavior advice.
Episodes
174 episodes since 2022
Zak George on Dog Training’s Future: Science, Advocacy, and Ethics
In this episode, Victoria Stilwell interviews Zak George, a prominent voice in the dog training community, about the importance of ethical dog training methods rooted in science. Zak discusses his journey in dog training, the rise of YouTube in...
September 17, 2024
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45:54
Mastering Difficult Dialogues: Communication Tips for Dog Trainers with Carmaleta Aufderheide
In this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria Stilwell sits down with Carmaleta Aufderheide, a certified professional dog trainer who specializes in conflict resolution and separation anxiety. Carmaleta discusses the often-overlooked chal...
September 10, 2024
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54:15
Empower Your Dog: Unveiling New Training Courses with Victoria Stilwell and Aly Lecznar Uglum
On this week's episode, learn more about the courses that are offered on Positively. Victoria and Aly Lecznar Uglum take you on a deep dive thru the courses passing on nuggets of information that will help you and your dog out today. ...
September 03, 2024
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55:01
Building Bonds: Safe, Positive Training for Dogs and Kids with Lorena Patti (VSPDT)
In this insightful episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria Stilwell sits down with Lorena Patti, an accomplished dog trainer with a wealth of certifications, including Fear Free Certified Professional and Certified Separation Anxiety Traine...
August 27, 2024
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57:31
Ask the Vet with Dr. Mark Belyeu
In this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria Stilwell chats with Dr. Mark Belyeu from Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital about veterinary care and dog behavior. They dive deep into topics like the importance of fear-free handling, the role ...
August 20, 2024
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46:58
It's Me or the Dog with Victoria Stilwell
On this special edition, Victoria goes in depth on all things It's Me or the Dog. Learn more about Victoria as she talks about what she did before the show, how the show came about, and what lies ahead for It's Me or the Dog.
August 14, 2024
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56:49
Data Collection and Puppy DILLI with Tara Houser
Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Victoria is joined by Tara Houser, behavior consultant, trainer, Positively Team member, and founder of The Optimized Dog. In this episode,...
August 06, 2024
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1:03:42
A Roundtable Discussion - Creating clarity between you and your dog
Join Victoria and the Positively Episode in another information packed Roundtable Discussion about creating clarity between you and your dog. What do we mean by clarity? How does being clear improve our relationships with our dogs...
July 30, 2024
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1:00:37
Unlocking the Power of Scent with Dr. Robert Hewings
Join Victoria and Dr. Robert Hewings, author of best selling books, "Scent Training for Every Dog" and "Tracking for Every Dog", as well as founder of The College of Scent Dogs.&nb...
July 23, 2024
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1:12:52
Lessons from Free Living Dogs with Sindhoor Pangal
Join Victoria as she speaks with Sindhoor Pangal, a Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant, Canine Myotherpist, independent ethological researcher, Director of BHARCS, and author of Dog Knows. Sindhoor and Victoria dive into lesson...
July 17, 2024
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1:07:44
A Roundtable Discussion: Building meaningful connections with your dog
In this roundtable discussion, join Victoria and her team as they discuss simple ways you can build meaningful connections with your dog. These connections can shape your relationship with your dog and improve communication.
June 18, 2024
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51:16
The Science of Dog Training with Zazie Todd
Join Victoria as she welcomes Zazie Todd, PhD, an award-winning author, animal behavior expert, and founder of Companion Animal Psychology. Zazie's acclaimed books, Wag and Purr...
June 11, 2024
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55:46
A Roundtable Discussion - The Harmony Model
In this Roundtable Discussion, Victoria and the Positively team discuss the Harmony Model. The Harmony Model serves as a guide to the essential elements of living with our dogs. These elements include:TrainingSafety a...
June 04, 2024
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1:01:14
Tender Paws: How Science Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs with Wendy Lyons Sunshine
Victoria is joined by Positively team member and published author, Wendy Lyons Sunshine. Wendy has co-authored many parenting books and brings this expertise to her new book, Tender Paws: How Science Based Parenting Can Transform Our Rela...
May 28, 2024
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53:54
Roundtable Discussion - Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team talk about what aggression is, what it looks like, why it happens, and what we can do to help ourselves and our dogs. Living with a dog that displays aggressive behaviors ...
May 07, 2024
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57:18
All Things Dogs with Anna Webb
In this episode, Victoria is joined by Anna Webb, a broadcaster, and behavior and nutrition expert. She is the host of A Dog's Life podcast where she explores all levels of modern dog ow...
April 23, 2024
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58:48
The Importance of Movement with Sarah Fisher
In this episode, we are joined by the Sarah Fisher, who delves into why movement is the foundation for all behavior. Sarah passionately explains her philosophy that understanding and facilitating movement can significantly help animals find the...
April 16, 2024
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58:38
A Roundtable Discussion - Strange Behavior in Dogs
Join Victoria and her team as they discuss strange behavior dogs do in the latest roundtable discussion. From cleaning out the cupboards to obsessive licking, no behavior was left out. Learn why dogs might engage in ...
April 09, 2024
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58:10
Bringing C.A.K.E. to Dog Training with Andrew Hale
On this episode, Victoria and Andrew talk about his upcoming presentation for the Dog Behavior Conference. Andrew shares his mantra with us: "learn, support, and teach. Learn from the dog first, support what you have learned, ...
April 02, 2024
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51:11
Understanding Why Dogs Chase with Jo Pay
In this episode, Victoria talks with Jo Pay about her upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference: Understanding Why Dogs Chase and What You Can Do About It. For dogs, chasing is an enriching activity. It's not wrong to t...
March 26, 2024
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49:25
A Roundtable Discussion - Changes
Join Victoria and her team in this roundtable discussion about changes that we and our dogs face as we travel through life together. The team leaves nothing unsaid as they explore past and current planned and unplanned changes, plan for...
March 12, 2024
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1:07:36
Enriching Our Dog’s Lives with Steve Dale
In this episode, Victoria and Steve Dale talk about his upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference, Dogs weren’t Bred to be Couch Potatoes: Why We Must Enrich their Lives. Enrichment is for all animals: from those living in th...
March 05, 2024
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49:57
Understanding Aggression with Michael Shikashio
In this episode, Victoria talks with Michael Shikashio about his upcoming presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference, Hostility in the Home: Dog Aggression Directed at Family or Visitors.Victori...
February 27, 2024
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1:03:41
A Roundtable Discussion - Puppies
Join Victoria and her team in this roundtable discussion about building resilience in puppies and give them the tools they need to be successful in all stages of life including adolescence and as an adult. The team opens up about ...
February 06, 2024
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53:08
A Roundtable Discussion - Habit Stacking
In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team share valuable insights and tips for creating effective training habits that benefit both dogs and their owners. They stressed the importance of considering a dog's individual needs and tailo...
January 30, 2024
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