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Find a Victoria Stilwell-Licensed Dog Trainer
Working with the right dog trainer can mean the difference between a happy, harmonious household and an ever-escalating struggle to achieve a healthy, balanced relationship with your dog. Harness the power of Victoria Stilwell's positive training by contacting one of her premium, hand-picked Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainers. Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training (VSPDT) is Read More
Positively Dog Training Episode 707
K9 officer Shawn Humphreys talks with Victoria and Holly about the world of police dog training, its challenges, and the changes he’s noticing with his move towards more positive training. Also, new VSA course dates, how to find a licensed trainer as well as leash-walking and separation anxiety issues.
The New VSPDT Phone Consultation Program – Talk to a VSPDT Trainer!
Victoria Stilwell Positively has made its global network of world-class dog trainers available to every person in the world who is looking for science-based, professional help with their dogs via the new VSPDT Phone Consultation Program.
Meet Wolfdog Journey!
If the thought of interacting with a wolflike creature makes your heart leap, meet wolfdog Journey, A cross of a wolf and a domestic dog several generations removed, Journey was selectively bred for social-butterfly abilities and wolflike appearance.
Finding a Good Dog Trainer
FINDING A GOOD TRAINER One of the most important decisions you will make in paving a path to happiness with your pet is choosing a competent and kind dog trainer. The absence of standard credentials required by law, or established professional ethics, makes it problematic for pet parents to find a great trainer in an unregulated field. However, Read More
Positively Dog Training Episode 318
Valentine's Day gifts, the beauty of Ireland, Westminster Dog Show, dog photo contest winner, the launch of Dognition, the importance of recall, a new Animal Academy quiz and more.
A Conversation with Victoria Stilwell
In my recently published interview, Victoria Stilwell discusses the major differences in dog training methods... and explains why "methods matter" to all pet parents and to every dog. Victoria goes directly to the heart of a "hot" issue in dog training that is too often misrepresented to people searching for help with their beloved pup. Read More
In Hollywood with Victoria at the Genesis Awards–Airs Saturday, 4.30.11 on Animal Planet
Victoria and her show were honored by Hollywood at the recent Genesis Awards. The awards air on Animal Planet Saturday night with an encore on Sunday. It took place on March 19, 2011, in Beverly Hills on the Avenue of the Stars... and I was there with Victoria Stilwell, star of Animal Planet’s It’s Me Read More
Top 10 Things to Teach Your Dog
After falling in love with a dog that melted your heart at the local shelter or carefully selecting a puppy from the breed-specific rescue, you’re now faced with some very real challenges at home. What’s the quickest path to making your new bundle of joy a member of the family with whom it’s a joy Read More
Top 10 Ways to Say “Thank You” to Your Dog During the Holiday Season…Part II
Part II If your thoughts of gratitude this Holiday Season include your precious pup who faithfully brings so much joy and unconditional love all year long - show your appreciation by including your dog in the festivities of the season. Please help us to find new ways to say "Thank You"! 6. Grooming A trip Read More
Celebrity Dog Row–Strut Your Mutt LA a Success!
Celebrity Row--Strut Your Mutt LA, Best Friends Animal Society's (BFAS) first Coast to Coast dog walk-a-thon was a big success, raising more than $200,00 for homeless pets. I decided to attend just for the fun of it, to network, and to let Hollywood know that Victoria Stilwell dog trainers are "in the (dog) house" and Read More
Top 10 New Year Do’s and Dont’s
If you're adopting a dog this new year or choosing a puppy, think carefully about how you will select, socialize and train the new addition to the family. Read More
Holiday Smells: The Nose Knows
Holiday Smells: The Nose Knows! The aromatic heralds of the holiday season are coming to your dog's home soon; roasted chestnuts, eggnog lattes, cranberry sauce, hot pumpkin-spice pie, gingerbread cookies and turkey, scented candles and pine tress. Yum! Pet parents often believe dogs can learn to see things from the human point of view. However, Read More
Separation Anxiety? What You Can Do
Separation Anxiety? What You Can Do. Dogs are social creatures and can over-attach to a pet parent or canine housemate and become habituated to continual contact. When left alone these dogs may experience what is akin to a panic attack in humans. A well-structured change in routine may break the cycle of anxiety if practiced Read More
Snake Avoidance-Making Wise Choices
How can you keep your dog from being bitten by a venomous snake? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer and there are no guarantees. Seal Your Yard Neither your family nor your dog is safe from venomous snakes. Many snake bites to dogs occur on their own property. Remove food sources, such as: rodents, mice, Read More
The Grazing Game
The Grazing Game Can Change Behavior and Emotions.The easiest, scientifically endorsed methods to train and socialize your dog involve food. If we couldn’t go to the grocery store and bring home bags of groceries, we would be asking, “Who’s got the food? What can I do for the people who have the food!” Use your Read More
This holiday season you can help shelter pets! You’ll love it.
Why not start a holiday tradition and share the joy of the season with your local animal rescue group? It’s the perfect time of year for pet lovers to give back to the animals. This holiday season, there are more dogs than ever in need of help. You can foster, volunteer, adopt, or donate skills, Read More
Chew This, Not That!
Chew This, Not That! Dogs need “occupational therapy.” So says Dr. Ian Dunbar, DVM, animal behaviorist and puppy guru. If you don’t give your dog something to do, your dog will find something to do. Although dogs are genetically hard-wired to chew, some dogs like to chew more than others. You can help encourage your Read More
Top 10 Gifts That Last a Lifetime
The lingering aroma of hot cider, eggnog, and evergreen, sparkling lights that brightened each night, and my great hope for a wonderful new year, stir me to share a list of “gifts” that can enhance the quality of every dog’s life. Your thoughtful choices make a big difference-- from adoption to the twilight days. 1. Read More
Adopt for the Holidays! Give a Forever Home
Adopt for the Holidays! Wherever I travel, I visit the dogs. I’ve toured numerous humane societies, shelter facilities, and wolf rescue sanctuaries. In Beverly Hills, Rancho Santa Fe, and online worldwide, dog adoption is becoming not only the humanitarian but also the fashionable thing to do. Celebrities often have “pet projects”. Why not start a Read More
When and Why to Train Your Puppy
Q. What are some of the benefits of training my dog? A. Training the dog you love is one of the best ways to develop a great relationship with your dog that will last a lifetime. Additionally, training makes home life more manageable and fun for you both! Some dogs grow up to be angels Read More
