Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast

By Victoria Stilwell

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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.

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Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast episodes:

04.23.2024
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 ownership and brings to life why every...
04.16.2024
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 their natural flow. This...
04.09.2024
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 these behaviors and how...
04.02.2024
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, and teach things that...
03.26.2024
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 the...
03.12.2024
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...
03.05.2024
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 the...
02.27.2024
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. Victoria and Michael discuss the importance of understanding dog behavior and body language,...
02.06.2024
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...
01.30.2024
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 tailoring training methods accordingly....
01.23.2024
Rocket Recall with Brad and Lisa Waggoner
On this episode, Victoria is joined by Brad and Lisa Waggoner, owners and founders of Cold Nose College. Brad and Lisa share their individual journeys into dog training, stories of their dogs, and the secret sauce to achieving a fast...
01.16.2024
Talking Puppy Raising with Holly Firfer
The fabulous Holly Firfer is back on the podcast and talking puppies! Holly is the VP of programming and Development for ReachTV and Scripps News Anchor. She is a former radio DJ, news correspondent and Victoria's podcast companion for many...
01.09.2024
The Dial Method with Justine Schuurmans
In this episode, Victoria Stilwell hosts Justine Schuurmans from the Family Dog and author of The Dial Method, the busy parent’s shortcut to raising a family dog right. They share personal stories and experiences that emphasize understanding dogs’ needs, improving...
01.02.2024
A Holistic Approach to Training with Sean Brown
In this episode, Victoria Stilwell hosts Sean Brown, owner of Petsercise UK and a former rugby player. He's featured on "Dog Academy,” a show which can be viewed on Channel4.com. Sean is working with Pawsable Assistance Dogs, helping household pets...
12.20.2023
A Roundtable Discussion - Site Launch and the Holidays
In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team discuss the exciting newly launched Positively website and give you tips to help you during the holidays with your dog. As we head into the holidays, we reflect on how much our dogs...
12.12.2023
How do you find a good dog trainer? (Niki Tudge)
In this episode, Victoria talks with Niki Tudge, founder of Pet Professional Guild. Learn more about Niki and what led her to create this amazing organization. How do you find a good trainer for your dog? What should you look for?...
12.05.2023
XL Bully Ban in the UK with Beverley Cuddy
In this episode, Victoria talks with Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today Magazine, about the XL Bully ban that will take effect in the UK on January 1st unless something is done to prevent it. Beverley and Victoria dive...
11.28.2023
Labels in Dog Training - A Roundtable Discussion
In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team discuss the labels in dog training. Labels are often applied to certain behaviors dogs do, training methodologies or protocols, and more. Are labels helpful or do they muddy the water?
11.21.2023
A Roundtable Discussion - Thanksgiving and dog training secret sauce
In this Holiday Episode, Victoria and her team discuss how appreciating what the dog does well now can help us create simple, effective training plans.
11.14.2023
Should We Ignore Behavior - A Roundtable Discussion
In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team discuss whether we should be ignoring behavior we don’t like. Is there a more effective approach that considers what the dog is trying to communicate with the behavior? How can we meet...
11.07.2023
Reactivity, Competitive Obedience and Dog Sports. (Kamal Fernandez)
Victoria is joined by world renowned reinforcement-based dog sports coach, Kamal Fernandez. With over 25 years of dog training experience, Kamal is a well-known face in the dog training world, both on and off the television. A much-celebrated trainer on TV...
10.31.2023
Working, Living and Training Companion and Police Dogs (Alex Sessa)
You may have seen her on the hit online show Guardians of the Night, or watched her popular training videos online, but trainer Alex Sessa, also runs Peach on a Leash, a highly successful dog training business in Atlanta and...
10.24.2023
Do Dogs Really Like Training - A Roundtable Discussion
Do dogs like being trained or are they just tolerating it? Join Victoria and her team in this month's roundtable discussion as they seek to answer this question from the dog's point of view.
10.17.2023
The Tragedy of Pet Abduction (Dr. Daniel Allen)
Pet Abduction is an ever-growing problem in the UK and as it stands now, by law, if your pet is abducted, the crime is treated no better than if a piece of furniture was stolen. Pet Theft Reform aims to...
09.13.2023
Dogs and Long Lost Families (Nicky Campbell)
TV Presenter, Radio DJ and host of the BBC’s hit show, Long Lost Family, Nicky Campbell, is back to talk all things family, music and dogs. What do the Rolling Stones, finding long lost family members, elderly Labradors and West...
08.30.2023
The Dog Academy and Living with Fearful Dogs (Jo Pay)
Join Victoria and Standish Dog Trainer, Jo Pay, as they take you behind the scenes of Channel 4’s hit TV show, The Dog Academy. Training dogs is challenging at the best of times, but training dogs on TV adds another...
08.17.2023
Why Shock Collars Should be Banned (Carolyn Menteith)
Victoria is joined by dog trainer and behaviourist Carolyn Menteith to discuss why the UK government’s commitment to ban shock collars in England starting in February 2024 needs to be upheld and why there is a possibility the government could...
04.18.2023
Patterns, Habits & Familiarity (Sarah Fisher)
There's a reason Animal Centred Education founder and dog genius Sarah Fisher has joined Victoria on the podcast perhaps more than any other guest - she's one of Victoria's favorite people to talk to about dogs and how we can...
04.11.2023
Keeping Kids & Babies Safe Around the Family Dog (Jennifer Shryock)
There’s nothing more important than keeping babies and children safe around the family dog. Victoria talks with #DogBehaviorConference presenter and Family Paws founder Jennifer Shryock about critical steps needed to help guardians create and maintain a safe environment in the...
04.04.2023
Aggression, Stress and Resilience (Kristina Spaulding)
Dr. Kristina Spaulding joins Victoria for a deep dive into the world of her #DogBehaviorConference presentation, “The Neurobiology of Aggression” and why understanding what that is helps guardians and trainers better serve aggressive dogs. Geek out about the processes behind...
03.28.2023
Raising Service Dog Heroes (Abigail Witthauer)
The art of raising well-adjusted assistance dogs - specifically Golden Retrievers - is a passion of this week’s guest, VSPDT trainer and #DogBehaviorConference presenter Abigail Witthauer. Victoria and Abigail share thoughts on what goes into her unique approach at her...
03.21.2023
How to Truly ‘See the Dog’ (Suzanne Clothier)
Victoria geeks out chatting to one of the most formative influences on her life and career as a dog trainer: Suzanne Clothier. Suzanne shares her fascinating background as a groundbreaking thinker in the world of animal training and behavior, especially...
03.14.2023
Fighting the Dog Meat Trade (Pip Tomson)
Good Morning Britain's Pip Tomson joins Victoria to talk about her work fighting the dog meat trade in South Korea. Victoria compares her experience shutting down a dog meat farm with Pip’s, and the two celebrat e dogs’ adaptability and...
03.07.2023
Rethinking Reinforcement (Maia Huff-Owen)
How can we make training our dogs easier? Most dog trainers know about functional assessments and the ABC’s of dog training, but DBC speaker, VSA Faculty Advisor and PhD in Philosophy Maia Huff-Owen shares a new way of considering the...
02.27.2023
The Nose Knows No Bounds (with Alexandra Horowitz)
Acclaimed author, speaker, researcher and professor Dr. Alexandra Horowitz of Barnard College, Columbia University’s Dog Cognition Lab joins Victoria to dig deep into the fascinating world of the anatomy, physiology and behavior-related wonder of the canine nose. What makes dogs’...
02.07.2023
Get Ready... New Podcast Season Coming Soon!
Victoria shares plans for the upcoming season of the Positively Podcast, including celebrity guests, expert advice and more! Plus details about the upcoming online 2023 Dog Behavior Conference.Get dog training solutions at Victoria’s official Positively website.Become a dog trainer with...
06.17.2021
Episode 123: Nicky Campbell's Bond with Dogs
What do the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Long Lost Family have to do with dogs? BAFTA winning radio and TV presenter, Nicky Campbell joins Victoria to talk music, TV, animal welfare, and how our friendship with dogs enriches our lives.
04.14.2021
Episode 122: Beyond the Operant with Andrew Hale
Obedience training has long been the accepted path to teaching dogs’ manners, but the concept of obedience might be doing dogs a disservice. Andrew Hale joins Victoria to go beyond the operant.
04.07.2021
Episode 121: Free Work and Adolescent Dogs with Sarah Fisher
What is ACE Free Work and how do dogs benefit? Dog behavior expert Sarah Fisher joins Holly and Victoria to discuss hidden pain in a dog's spine, neck, joints, and legs and how Free Work is helping adolescent and senior...
04.01.2021
Episode 120: Major Biden and the Emotional Sink with Sarah Heath
After a second ‘nipping’ incident in the White House, Victoria is joined by Veterinary Behaviorist Sarah Heath to discuss why some dogs like Major Biden show conflict behavior, and why understanding dogs’ emotional experience is the first step to helping...
03.09.2021
Episode 119: Genius Dogs and Social Learning with Adam Miklosi
Do all dogs have their own genius? Dog cognition researcher Adam Miklosi, ethologist and founder of the Family Dog Project in Budapest, Hungary, talks with Victoria Stilwell about social learning and other wonders of the canine mind.
02.16.2021
Episode 118: Dogs, Wolves, and Shelter Dogs with Clive Wynne
How can we help shelter dogs get adopted more easily, and what can we learn about our own pet dogs from their ancestors? Dog researcher and ethologist Clive Wynne joins Victoria and Holly to talk about adoptable dogs and wild...
02.09.2021
Episode 117: Dogs and Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio
Aggression is a serious behavior issue that is all too common in our domestic dogs. Michael Shikashio joins Victoria and Holly to talk about why dogs become reactive and aggressive.
02.01.2021
Episode 116: How to Treat Separation Anxiety with Lisa Waggoner
Why do some dogs become anxious when left home alone and how can this common behavior problem be overcome? Dog trainer Lisa Waggoner joins Victoria and Holly to talk about how we can identify and treat separation anxiety using desensitization...
01.25.2021
Episode 115: Rescue and Pitbull Type Dogs with Heather Paul
Do people respond differently to rescue pitbull type pet dogs ? Holly and Victoria are joined by Heather Paul from State Farm. They talk about their own wonderful rescue dogs and compare the realities of insurance data versus public perception...
09.29.2020
Episode 114: Advocating for Animals with Peter Egan
Victoria and Holly are joined by actor and animal activist Peter Egan to discuss dogs, moon bears, and how dogs and other animals can make us more compassionate human beings.
08.18.2020
Episode 113: A Fresh Take on the Debate About Shock Collars with Andrew Hale
Victoria is joined by dog behavior expert and a driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, Andrew Hale, to discuss the interesting results to come out of the latest dog electronic shock collar studies. Does this type...
08.11.2020
Episode 112: How to Transition Dogs from Crisis into Care
The rescue of 180 Chihuahuas sparks a larger conversation between Victoria Stilwell and Aly Lecznar about how to transition dogs from crisis situations into homes.
07.07.2020
Episode 111: Dog's Perception of Sound with Joshua Leeds
How do dogs perceive sound and can music help dogs suffering with separation anxiety and aggression? Joshua Leeds and Alynn Lecznar join Victoria for part two of this fascinating exploration into a dog’s ear.
07.01.2020
Episode 110: How Sound Reduces Canine Anxiety with Joshua Leeds and Aly Lecznar
How does sound help reduce canine anxiety and can music really help prevent and reduce canine fear and noise phobias? Sound researcher and founder of Through A Dog’s Ear Joshua Leeds, joins Victoria along with Animal Scientist Aly Lecznar, to...

What's Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast episodes:

All Things Dogs with Anna Webb

The Importance of Movement with Sarah Fisher

A Roundtable Discussion - Strange Behavior in Dogs

Bringing C.A.K.E. to Dog Training with Andrew Hale

Understanding Why Dogs Chase with Jo Pay

A Roundtable Discussion - Changes

Enriching Our Dog’s Lives with Steve Dale

Understanding Aggression with Michael Shikashio

A Roundtable Discussion - Puppies

A Roundtable Discussion - Habit Stacking

Rocket Recall with Brad and Lisa Waggoner

Talking Puppy Raising with Holly Firfer

The Dial Method with Justine Schuurmans

A Holistic Approach to Training with Sean Brown

A Roundtable Discussion - Site Launch and the Holidays

How do you find a good dog trainer? (Niki Tudge)

XL Bully Ban in the UK with Beverley Cuddy

Labels in Dog Training - A Roundtable Discussion

A Roundtable Discussion - Thanksgiving and dog training secret sauce

Should We Ignore Behavior - A Roundtable Discussion

Reactivity, Competitive Obedience and Dog Sports. (Kamal Fernandez)

Working, Living and Training Companion and Police Dogs (Alex Sessa)

Do Dogs Really Like Training - A Roundtable Discussion

The Tragedy of Pet Abduction (Dr. Daniel Allen)

Dogs and Long Lost Families (Nicky Campbell)

The Dog Academy and Living with Fearful Dogs (Jo Pay)

Why Shock Collars Should be Banned (Carolyn Menteith)

Patterns, Habits & Familiarity (Sarah Fisher)

Keeping Kids & Babies Safe Around the Family Dog (Jennifer Shryock)

Aggression, Stress and Resilience (Kristina Spaulding)

Raising Service Dog Heroes (Abigail Witthauer)

How to Truly ‘See the Dog’ (Suzanne Clothier)

Fighting the Dog Meat Trade (Pip Tomson)

Rethinking Reinforcement (Maia Huff-Owen)

The Nose Knows No Bounds (with Alexandra Horowitz)

Get Ready... New Podcast Season Coming Soon!

Episode 123: Nicky Campbell's Bond with Dogs

Episode 122: Beyond the Operant with Andrew Hale

Episode 121: Free Work and Adolescent Dogs with Sarah Fisher

Episode 120: Major Biden and the Emotional Sink with Sarah Heath

Episode 119: Genius Dogs and Social Learning with Adam Miklosi

Episode 118: Dogs, Wolves, and Shelter Dogs with Clive Wynne

Episode 117: Dogs and Aggressive Behavior with Michael Shikashio

Episode 116: How to Treat Separation Anxiety with Lisa Waggoner

Episode 115: Rescue and Pitbull Type Dogs with Heather Paul

Episode 114: Advocating for Animals with Peter Egan

Episode 113: A Fresh Take on the Debate About Shock Collars with Andrew Hale

Episode 112: How to Transition Dogs from Crisis into Care

Episode 111: Dog's Perception of Sound with Joshua Leeds

Episode 110: How Sound Reduces Canine Anxiety with Joshua Leeds and Aly Lecznar