Victoria Stilwell Positively

Victoria was a guest on Headline News, where she discussed the recent fatal dog attack on a one-year old boy from Las Vegas. During the segment, which originally aired on May 1, 2012, Victoria describes commonly misunderstood dog body language warning signals as well as how to keep children safe around dogs.

Victoria appeared on ABC's Nightline program to discuss how  a new channel scientifically designed to be watched by dogs really works.  For more information, visit the DogTV website.

Victoria has teamed up with UK network ITV to identify and rehabilitate Britain's naughtiest dogs.

In a new campaign to be featured on ITV's Daybreak programme, Victoria will scour the UK looking for the dogs and owners most in need of her help.  Victoria made a live satellite appearance during Daybreak on January 26th where she announced the campaign.  Through February 1st, UK dog owners can submit their dogs for consideration, with four of the rowdiest pups from all over the country destined for a visit with Victoria.  Then, each morning on Daybreak from February 6 through February 9th, Victoria will provide live reports on the dogs she's found and begin the process of helping them and their owners restore harmony.

Following Victoria's visit, each of the four winners will also be entitled to free consultations with Victoria's hand-picked dog trainers.  Several members of her exclusive Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training (VSPDT) network of world-class positive reinforcement trainers will provide followup support with each dog to ensure that they are back on the path to avoid the title 'Britain's Naughtiest Dog.'

Submit your application to win a visit from Victoria and her team of trainers here.

Visit the Daybreak website for more information about the campaign and be sure to tune in during the week of February 6 to see if Victoria can handle the worst Britain can throw her way.

Find a VSPDT trainer near you by clicking here.

Victoria joined the team at Atlanta's Kicks 101.5FM radio station during the Cadillac & Dallas morning show to answer a few dog training questions from callers.  Topics include:

• How to get a dog to stop sleeping in your bed without worsening his anxiety
• Dogs' obsessions with 'love toys'
• Dogs that don't like children
• Traumatized backyard breeder victim overcoming his anxiousness
• Chewing and swallowing toys
• and more

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Victoria was also joined by Homeless Pet Club founder and area vet Dr. Michael Good on January 20th, 2012 as they discussed her partnership with HPC and the Homeless Pets Foundation on KICKS 101.5.  During multiple segments, Victoria, Dr. Good and hosts Cadillac and Dallas covered her background as a trainer, Homeless Pet of the week Denali, It's Me or the Dog, puppy mills and the most common issues she sees as a dog trainer.  She also answered listeners' phone calls regarding behavior issues.

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Victoria was joined by Homeless Pet Club founder and area vet Dr. Michael Good on January 20th, 2012 as they discussed her partnership with HPC and the Homeless Pets Foundation on popular Atlanta radio station KICKS 101.5.  During multiple segments, Victoria, Dr. Good and hosts Cadillac and Dallas covered her background as a trainer, Homeless Pet of the week Denali, It's Me or the Dog, puppy mills and the most common issues she sees as a dog trainer.  She also answered listeners' phone calls regarding behavior issues.

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Victoria was a guest on Michael Rosen's BBC Radio 4 program, Word of Mouth, on January 3, 2011.  On the show, she discusses the similarities in the ways children are raised and the way we train dogs.  While pointing out that kids are definitely not dogs and vice versa, and that they should not be treated as such, Victoria outlines why positive reinforcement is an effective tool whose core principles can be used in both child rearing and dog training.

Listen here.

Victoria joined other noted dog trainers and behaviorists in a recent issue of USA Weekend to describe her chief 'pet' peeve.

"We must stop dominance-based and punitive training methods. There’s no science there, and dogs don’t learn anything except to fear us. Positive training techniques work; not to mention they are more humane, enhancing the relationship with your dog instead of destroying it. If dogs are our best friends, they deserve our kindness and respect. I won’t rest until science-based positive training is the norm.”

Read the full article and other notables' pet peeves.

Victoria was interviewed by Unleash Magazine at last month's Boxerstock event outside Atlanta and discussed breed-specific legislation.

Watch the interview:

Visit Unleash Magazine (original link).

Victoria was featured in a story in the October 12, 2011 issue of Scotland's Evening Express newspaper.  In the cover article, entitled "Victoria Stilwell hits out at Aberdeen dog eviction threat", Victoria argues against a ruling by a local housing association that the families with dogs should be forced  to choose between their homes and their dogs due to dog fouling incidences.

She is quoted as saying, “I think, first of all, the decision to basically ask people to get rid of their dogs is an absolute disgrace. It is like asking someone to get rid of their children. Dogs are like people’s family members.”

Read the article.

Victoria was featured in a segment on KUSI's local San Diego popular morning show on Friday, October 14th.  In the segment, she was joined by San Diego  VSPDT trainer Linda Michaels as she discussed positive training, her training network (including La Mesa VSPDT trainer Julie Schmitt of Out n' About Dog Training), her upcoming appearance at the San Diego Pet Expo on Sunday, October 16 from 1-3pm, and her new Canine Noise Phobia Series desensitization tool .

Watch the video here:

Victoria was joined by Amy Ciontos and her pit bull Lennox to discuss this weekend's Atlanta premiere of Beyond the Myth - a powerful film about the dangers of breed-specific legislation.

Victoria's presentation, The Power of Positive in an Online World, at Barkworld Expo will be streaming live on Friday, September 30 at 2pm EST.

Not just a dog expert, Victoria's top tips for managing cat behavior were featured in a recent Cat Fancy article.  While she is best known for her work as a dog trainer, Victoria says that cat "behavior follows some universal rules" and offered some great tips for cats.

“Humans need to think about what the cat needs and then give him an appropriate outlet for that need,” she said. “In the beginning, it may be necessary to close off certain parts of the house until the cat has learned to scratch on the appropriate item. Covering items with tinfoil, though not my favorite, also works because cats won’t like the feel of it on their claws.”

Read the full article.

Victoria joined host and Positively Blogger Steve Dale on the WGN Radio's popular 'Petcast' radio show to discuss American Humane's Pet Meets Baby contest and safe dog-child handling.

For more information about how to win free merchandise from Victoria in the Pet Meets Baby sweepstakes, click here.

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Victoria is proud to announce that she has joined forces with RedRover (formerly United Animal Nations) as a board of directors advisory member.  A recognized leader in providing emergency sheltering, disaster relief and financial assistance for animals in crisis, RedRover announced its new name on June 11, 2011.

RedRover brings animals from crisis to care and strengthens the bond between people and animals through the following programs:

• RedRoverResponders. Volunteer teams shelter and care for animals displaced by natural disasters and reconnects them to owners.  RedRover also shelters and cares for animals rescued from mass cruelty found in hoarding cases, puppy mills and other significant abuse situations.
• RedRoverReaders. Thsi great program helps children explore the bond between people and animals through stories and discussion.  Children are encouraged to share information about animals, reflect on the roles of animals in their communities and determine our collective responsibilities towards them.
• RedRoverRelief. Financial assistance is provided to help pet owners, Good Samaritans and animal rescuers obtain urgent veterinary care.  RedRover provides assistance with boarding, transportation and veterinary care to help domestic violence victims escape abusive environments.
• RedRoverReporters. This program encourages people to watch for and report situations of abuse and neglect by offering financial incentives and encouraging witnesses of animal cruelty to come forward.

Read more about this great organization and Victoria's role.

Visit the official RedRover website.

Victoria was featured on a recent episode of ABC's newsmagazine show, 20/20, called "Caught In the Act."  In this lighthearted segment, Victoria offers her views on how and why certain 'naughty' animals perform their various dirty deeds.

Victoria joined host Lee Anne McClymont on her radio show, Courage Cocktail to discuss fear of dogs on June 29, 2011.  In the interview, she gives tips on how to cope with this common fear and combat some of the obstacles encountered by people who are afraid of dogs.  She stresses the need for communication and openness as well as how important it is to understand dog body language.  Also discussed were safety steps parents can take to keep their children safe and confident around dogs.

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Victoria was interviewed live on Martha Stewart Living Radio on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.  In the interview with host Ryan Brockington on his popular Living Today show, Victoria discussed what to look for when hiring a dog trainer, including information about her global dog training network, Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training.  She also answered listeners' questions on the air.

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In my recent article for The Bark magazine (available on newstands now), separation anxiety was the question of the day:

Reader's Question:  Charley, a rescued three year-old Lab who’d spent his entire life in an outdoor kennel, was scared of everything when we first got him. He’s been with us for eight months and now, he panics when we leave him alone. We have two crates,one in our house and one in our car.  He goes into the home crate and stays there for about an hour. I’ve been gradually closing the door and even leaving the house, and when I come back, he’s fine. However, when we leave him in his car crate, he just loses it, so distraught that he’s destroyed a crate bed and a quilt. Is this separation anxiety?  We adore him and want to help him,but what can we do?

Read my response here.

Victoria was the featured guest on Britain's popular Lightways program on My Spirit Radio.  In the interview, host Ana Isabel chats with Victoria about her work as a well-known dog trainer and draws parallels to her astrology signs.

Listen here.

Victoria was honored to be the featured guest at the recent NYC Pet Show in Manhattan on May 21, 2011.  In its second year, the Pet Show brought together dog lovers and owners from all over the New York metro area to celebrate man's best friend and share tips on how to live a happier, healthier life with them.

Victoria's casting team from It's Me or the Dog was also on hand to kick off the audition process for the next season of the show, which is scheduled to film in the area later in 2011.  For more information about how to audition to be on the show (Tri-State area only) visist www.itsmeorthedog.com.

After talking to the crowd about why it's so important to build a relationship with your dog based on trust and respect using positive reinforcement, Victoria stuck around to sign books and t-shirts, take pictures and answer questions from fans of the show.  Joining her were three Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainers (VSPDT) from the NY area:  New Jersey's Sam Wike and Kathleen Georgevich and Long Island's Ritsa Galitsis.  To find out more about VSPDT, click here or search for a trainer in your area.

Articles about Victoria's appearance at the NYC Pet Show:
Victoria Stilwell: "Run away from forceful training!" for dogs
Victoria's Secret: look at city from dog's point of view
Victoria Stilwell: Say "no" to electronic fencing

Victoria was featured on AOL's popular "You've Got" series of videos on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.  In the short video segment, Victoria describes why it's so important to have a positive relationship with your dog based on trust and respect rather than fear and intimidation.  She also provides some basic tips for owners whose dogs bark for attention.

Watch the video below:

Victoria was interviewed by Michael San Filippo on the AVMA's popular podcast series, 'Animal Tracks', during National Dog Bite Prevention Week to discuss what dog owners can do to reduce the number of dog bites (5 Million in the US alone last year).

Listen to the interview here.

Victoria was a guest on NBC's Today  Show with Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on May 9, 2011 to help train Kathy Lee's maltipoo puppy, Bambino.  The dog had previously been terrorizing Kathy Lee's prized shoe collection, so Victoria helped find solutions as well as provide information about why certain dogs chew household items.

Victoria is proud to announce that she has agreed to serve as a National Ambassador for the American Humane Association.  Dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of children and animals, American Humane shares Victoria's passion for promoting force-free, humane treatment and training methods which create lasting bonds between dog and owner based on trust and respect rather than fear and intimidation.

She is also leading the expert judging panel for American Humane's upcoming Hero Dog Awards.

Read more here.

Victoria was interviewed by DogChannel.com on January 3, 2011.  In the exclusive interview, Victoria describes her work with misbehaving pets (and owners), the debate between science-based methods and dominance-based training, advice on getting a new dog, her global network of positive reinforcement VSPDT dog trainers, her foundation and much more. 

Read the article here.

Victoria and her friend and mentor Dr. Nicholas Dodman were both quoted extensively in a recent article in the Baltimore Sun newspaper recapping the 2011 International Association of Animal Behavior Counselors (IAABC) conference, which was held in Rhode Island April 1-3. 

Victoria was quoted as saying, ""Dogs are sensitive, emotional, vulnerable beings that need us to help to teach them and care for them. They're not out for world domination. Your dog doesn't necessarily want to be top dog. Your dog just wants to understand what is expected. It's ridiculous to think you need to be dominant so your dog can be submissive."

Dr. Frank McMillan of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary also discussed the dangers of compulsion training, saying, "no one argues that our pets have emotions and may suffer as a result of severe psychological injury. There are a long list of potential causes, among them growing up in puppy mills, military service, suffering abuse, being repeatedly re-homed and potentially even force-based dog training."

Read the article.

Victoria stayed in the CBS Atlanta studio after finishing a recent live appearance on Better Mornings to answer viewers' questions.

Victoria was interviewed by KPLR Channel 11 in St. Louis prior to her appearance Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Purina Farms.

Victoria was featured on CBS Atlanta's Better Mornings show to answer viewers' questions and work with a dog who needed some help with door training.

Watch behind-the-scenes footage from CBS Atlanta here.

Victoria was recently quoted in The Sun (UK) newspaper for an article entitled "Rovertaken:  Dogs have clawed their way past cats to become Britain's favourite pet."  The piece points out that the UK dog population has continued to rise close to 9 million while cat ownership has fallen to 8.6 million.  Victoria points out that although it might not be fair, many people may see cats as more aloof than dogs and view dogs as an option destined to improve their own health as well.

Read the article.

Victoria was the recipient of the 2011 Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award at the Global Pet Expo on March 17, 2011. 

Read more about the award here.

Watch an interview with Victoria from the Global Pet Expo here.

Watch Victoria's Excellence in Journalism Award acceptance speech here.

Victoria spoke with AOL City's Best regarding her hometown of Atlanta. Included in the interview were info about how couples fair after being on It's Me or the Dog, her thoughts on Michael Vick, and her favorite doggie places in Atlanta.

Check out the interview.

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) have announced that Victoria will be the recipient of the prestigious “Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award” at the 2011 Global Pet Expo.  Victoria will personally accept the award Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Orlando, Florida at The Purina® Media Reception at Global Pet Expo.

In honor of this award, Purina®, the sponsor of the media-exclusive event, is making a donation to the Victoria Stilwell Foundation.  VSF provides financial support and canine behavior expertise to assistance dog organizations and small animal rescue shelters while promoting the concept of reward-based, positive reinforcement dog training philosophies in organizations and households throughout the United States.

According to the official APPA press release, "The annual 'Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award' recognizes individuals in the media who have the power to influence millions of people and use this to positively promote the joys and benefits of pet ownership. Whether via print, broadcast or internet mediums, these distinguished members of the press produce stories that highlight responsible pet ownership and all the exciting services, products and activities that make spending time with our pets even more enjoyable. Past recipients include Rachael Ray and Ellen DeGeneres."

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Victoria's article on scent marking for The Bark magazine is now available online. 

Excerpt:
Q:   We had two questions for Victoria on the sensitive issue of marking and inappropriate defecation. One involved a young male dog adopted from a shelter who, the owner wrote, “is an ideal playmate for our female dog and is perfect in all ways but one: though we walk him multiple times a day, take him out after meals and pay close attention to him, he still urinates in the house, and will even mark us with urine. We’ve taken him to the vet and he received a clean bill of health.” The other involved a female who had a hard beginning in a puppy mill; her owner noted that she “sometimes will poo while lying in bed or sitting on the couch with us, sometimes even while sitting on our lap. We’ve tried (with limited success) to anticipate her need to go outside, but this has us stumped.”

A: Scent marking is a very normal and common behavior, particularly in male dogs, but it becomes a big problem when marking occurs in the home. Dogs mark to advertise their presence and to claim territory and resources. Urine and feces contain pheromones, or chemical messages, that convey information — age, gender, health and reproductive status — about the dog doing the marking.

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Victoria appeared on the popular MSNBC show 'Jansing & Company' on February 24, 2011, joining host Chris Jansing in discussing the recent dangerous rise in pet obesity in America and beyond.  Read about the problem here.

Victoria was featured in a segment on E! News on February 2, 2011 in which she described why some of the traits in certain dogs might make them a good fit for certain celebrities.  The interview was filmed at LA's Amanda Foundation.

Victoria appeared on the Today Show on Thursday, February 1th.  In a segment with Natalie Morales, she outlined her 5 top tips for positive dog ownership: 

1. Use Positive Reinforcement
2. Socialize from an early age
3. Exercise the body
4. Stimulate the mind
5. Eat Healthy

It's Me or the Dog has been nominated for a 2011 Genesis Award in the 'Reality Series' category by the Humane Society of the United States.  The specific episode to be honored is the 'Bully Breeds' episode for "highlighting the unfortunate consequences that can occur when an uneducated dog owner acquires one of the stronger breeds, especially when they do so with the intention of breeding it."

Every year, The Genesis Awards pays tribute to the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works that raise public awareness of animal issues.  The awards have honored such well-known personalities as Anderson Cooper, Peter Gabriel, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Jane Goodall, David E. Kelley, Sir Paul McCartney, Arthur Miller and Prince as well as journalists, film and documentary writers and producers, print and broadcast news outlets in the United States.

 The 25th Genesis Awards will be Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.

Read the Variety article about the nominations.

Victoria was interviewed recently by one of Puerto Rico's leading publications and a leader in animal compassion and welfare, Primera Hora.  Victoria discusses her positive reinforcement training methods and her personal history as a trainer in this exclusive interview.

Read the article here (Spanish).

The third US season of It's Me or the Dog was profiled in an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on January 7, 2011. 

Read the article here.

Victoria was interviewed recently by Animal Planet's popular "The Mole" in an article entitled "Unleashing Victoria Stilwell".  In the interview, Victoria discusses the new season of It's Me or the Dog, her biggest challenges making the show, and much more.  Read the interview here.

Popular pet columnist and radio host Steve Dale recently interviewed Victoria on his Pet World radio show.  In the wide-ranging conversation, Victoria discussed her opinion on dominance-based training methods, how her background as an actress helped her become a better trainer, and much more.

Listen to the interview here.

Victoria was featured in a recent People Pets article about the new season premiere of It's Me or the Dog.  In addition to some insights into the new season, Victoria also discussed her network of VSPDT trainers and a potential new addition to her pet family.

Read the article here.

The new third season of It's Me or the Dog was featured in an article by DogTipper.com.

Read the article here.

Victoria discusses her top tips for your dog during the winter months as well as as the new season of It's Me or the Dog in New York City.

Victoria's Winter Tips - Good Day Atlanta (12/30/2010) from Victoria Stilwell, Inc. on Vimeo.

Victoria was profiled in a piece in the LA Times on December 23, 2010.  In the article written by columnist Steve Dale, Victoria describes why she is so vocally opposed to training dogs using fear, intimidation and outdated 'dominance' techniques. 

Read the article here.

Victoria was interviewed on CNN's Headline News show 'Prime News' on October 27th, 2010, where she discussed the recent fatal attack by a pet pit bull on a newborn baby in Florida.

Read about the story here.
Watch the video of Victoria on HLN here.

Victoria worked with Oprah Magazine to provide a training session to Oprah reader Megan Wargula and her two border terriers.  The session was part of Oprah's ongoing 'May We Help You' series where lifestyle experts are recruited to oversee different types of makeovers.  In Megan's case, she needed help with constant whining/barking, jumping up and poor socialization with other dogs. 

Also included in the article are Victoria's 4 tips for raising a well-behaved dog.  Victoria explains why using positive reinforcement instead of dominance techniques is more effective and more fun for everyone.

Read the article here.

Victoria gives readers tips on how to manage their dogs' manners when guests visit in the September issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray magazine.  Topics covered include door dashing, jumping on guests and begging at the table.  Read it here.

Victoria is featured in the current issue (September 2010) of Dog Fancy magazine.  In the piece, she gives her top five training tips, including her thoughts on positive reinforcement, seeing the world from the dog's point of view, exercise, play and more.

Read the article here.

Victoria Stilwell is featured in the August 2010 issue of Self Magazine.

In the feature entitled, “Get Fit with Fido!” Victoria discussed tips on how to get fit while playing with your dog. 

Read the article here.

Victoria's advice was featured in the current issue of Shape magazine (August 2010).  In a section entitled 'Read This Before You Run With Your Pup', Victoria shares her insight on her top tips for exercising with your dog during the summer. 

Read the article here.

Victoria was a featured guest on NBC's Today Show on Thursday morning, August 5th.  During the appearance she discussed how to read dog body language, commonly misunderstood dog signals, and how dogs think.

Watch the video here:

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Victoria was profiled in a recent TIME Magazine article entitled "Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male Dominance."  In the article, Victoria helps highlight the differences between traditional dominance-based methods and her brand of positive reinforcement philosophies.  Representatives of the AVMA, AVSAB and two It's Me or the Dog alums weighed in as well.  Also discussed in the piece are Victoria's new global network of positive reinforcement dog trainers (Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training) and her newly-launched Positively Podcast series.

Read the article here.

Victoria was interviewed on BBC Radio London's Barking at the Moon show.  On it, she discussed how she began filming It's Me or the Dog, general dog training philosophies and other projects she's working on.  Download or listen here: 

Victoria's article in the Summer 2010 issue of The Bark magazine answers a reader's question regarding how best to introduce a new dog into a multi-pet household.  Read the article here.

Victoria was featured in the “My Body” section of SocialWorkout.com on April 22, 2010.  In the feature entitled “Victoria Stilwell on the Joys of Dog Walking and Parks,” Victoria discussed how she uses dog walking as a form of daily exercise.  Read it here.

Victoria was interviewed on PawNation.com on April 13, 2010 as part of their "I Work With Animals" series.  In the interview, she discusses her opinion of dominance-based training, her own dog, and some of the differences between dog ownership in the UK and the US.  Read it here.

Victoria was featured in a video interview with Unleash Magazine on April 12, 2009.  During the interview, Victoria discusses some of her top dog training tips, how to train puppies, her background as a dog trainer and differences between UK and US dog owners.  Watch the interview here.

Victoria was the featured guest on the popular Talk Zone Radio show "Wild About Pets" on April 2, 2010.  During the interview with host Susan Frank, Victoria discussed her new global dog training network of positive reinforcement trainers, Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training.  She also discussed the history and behind-the-scenes of It's Me or the Dog, her books, dog training background and ongoing campaigns against puppy mills and dominance-based training.

Listen to the interview here or read about the interview here.

Victoria was interviewed by NJ.com on March 30, 2010.  During the interview she discussed the history of It's Me or the Dog, her new charitable foundation, her positively.com website, the new Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer network, her books and general thoughts about positive reinforcement.  The interview is available in audio format here.

Victoria was featured in the “Ask an Expert” section of the Spring 2010 issue of Modern Dog.
 
In the one-page feature entitled “Ask Victoria Stilwell”, Victoria answered a reader’s question about her need to have a lot of dogs and cats in her family. Victoria’s answer is focused on the importance of realizing that having a lot of animals is not about a selfishly need for unconditional devotion. She suggested to make sure that all animals get along with each other, that they have enough space to live in and enough affection that will guarantee them a fulfilled life.  Read it here.

Victoria was featured in an MSNBC article on February 22, 2010.  In the feature entitled “Who let the dogs pig out?” Victoria discussed the importance of exercising your dog.  Victoria said, “An overweight dog shows real negligence by the owner.  There’s pressure on the bones and the heart and the organs.”  Read the story here.

Victoria and her dog, Sadie, were featured on the cover of the March/April issue of Modern Dog magazine.  In an interview inside the issue, Victoria discussed her background, training methods, and It's Me or the Dog.  Read the interview here.

Victoria Stilwell’s column Talking Training with Victoria Stilwell: You have questions, she has answers debuted in the February/March 2010 issue of The Bark.  In the first of her bi-monthly columns, Victoria answered a question about the drastic process of surgically debarking dogs.  Read it here.

Victoria was featured in Content That Works' HomeStyle magazine on February 10, 2010.  In the feature, entitled, "The Bark is Worse Than the Bite", Victoria discussed how to balance good home design while living with a dog.  Read the article here.

Victoria was featured on the home page of Scholastic Parent & Child online in February 2010.  The feature entitled, “Teaching Dog Safety” discussed why children are more likely to be bitten by dogs than adults and included Victoria's Safety Guide for Children and Dogs, an excerpt from her book It's Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet.  Her 15 Dos and Don’ts for Children Dealing with Dogs were also included.  Read the article here.

Victoria shares her top tips for getting your dog to stop his incessant barking.  During a segment on the CBS Early Show, Victoria discussed why dogs bark and how to get out-of-control barking back under control.  Read her tips from the interview here.  Watch the clip here.

Victoria was featured in a cover story of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Living section on January 28, 2010.

The cover feature entitled, “Victoria Stilwell advocates for positive reinforcement training,” discussed Victoria’s career, positive reinforcement training methods and her series It’s Me or the Dog.  When explaining why her techniques worked, Victoria said, “I tell people that there are two relationships you can have with your dog…Or two, a relationship based on cooperation, in which a dog does something because it wants to. If you choose the latter, I’m your person.”
 
The feature highlighted Victoria’s volunteer work with PAWS Atlanta as well as Positively.com, which “aims to raise awareness about the benefits of using positive reinforcement as a humane training tool.”

Click here to read the article.

Victoria was featured in the Houston Chronicle’s “Pets Houston” section on January 27, 2010.  In the feature entitled How to Pick A Shelter Dog, Victoria discussed what to look for when adopting a shelter dog. Victoria suggested, “If you see a dog that you like, take it out of the kennel to an open space such as a grassy area so you can see if the dog wants to relate to you. Shelter environments are stressful, and taking the dog outdoors may help it relax.”  Click here to read the article

Victoria was featured in The Final Word section of Best Friends Magazine in the January/ February 2010 issue.  In the feature entitled, “Alpha No More,” Victoria discusses her training methods and why positive training techniques are more successful than compulsion training.  Read the article here.

In an article detailing Victoria's passion for positive reinforcement, her life in Atlanta, and the It's Me or the Dog episodes being filmed in her hometown of Atlanta for Animal Planet, Victoria was featured in the January 2010 copy of Atlanta Magazine.  Read it here.

Feature article profiling Victoria's background, charity work and It's Me or the Dog. Read it here.

Tails magazine interview about Victoria, her Foundation, TV show and plans for the future. Read it here.

Victoria discusses the second IMOTD season, her foundation, and her People's Choice Award nomination. Read it here.

Victoria was interviewed by Whole Dog Journal in May, 2009, during which she discussed positive reinforcement training, It's Me or the Dog, her background, and differences between training trends in the UK and the US.  Click here to read the article.