Why VSPDT?

Why use a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer?

 

All VSPDT trainers:

  • Have been hand-selected by Victoria
  • Train dogs using positive reinforcement
  • Avoid force and outdated dominance-based methods
  • Work personally with Victoria and have direct access to her and the Victoria Stilwell Positively team
  • Share Victoria’s uncanny ability to talk and think dog positively
  • Practice the highest level of courtesy and professionalism
  • Are fully insured
  • Respect you and your dog at all times
  • Ensure that a portion of all VSPDT proceeds benefit The Victoria Stilwell Foundation to help canine assistance organizations.

 

 

Think your local trainer has what it takes? Click here to nominate a trainer in your area as a VSPDT team member.

Ready to become a VSPDT Trainer? Click here for application information.

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May 14, 2012

To truly comprehend why food is so powerful, you must first understand the influence it has on the dog’s brain....

ABOUT VICTORIA

As the host of the hit TV show "It's Me or the Dog", Victoria has been able to share her insight and passion for positive, reward-based dog training…

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FROM VICTORIA'S BLOG

Why Positive Training Is Not Bribery

To truly comprehend why food is so powerful, you must first understand the influence it has on the dog’s brain. Food has the power to not only enhance a dog’s ability to learn but also helps a dog overcome fear or anxiety by raising the levels of dopamine in the brain and stimulating the desire to seek or move towards the food reward.

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