Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast

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 conversation sheds light on the importance of meeting the needs of the beings in front of us, emphasizing that movemen

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 Victoria and her team work through them. You will be surprised by what you learn in this entertaining and eye opening episode.Don't forget

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 are likely to be intrinsically valuable for that dog. After that, train what you like." C.A.K.E. is about understanding this:C

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 dog, but it certainly can be a problem in our human world. Stay tuned for a sneak peak into what Jo will be talking about at the 2024 Dog Behavior

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 future changes, and talk about building resilience in our dogs to help them accept and recover from change. Find more information about the Brave C

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 zoo to our companions (dogs and cats too). Enrichment is individual. We need to know and understand our animal’s preferences and that their st

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, the role of empathy in training, and innovative approaches to managing and helping dogs and their famil

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 the importance of providing safety, understanding that there are important milestones in their lives, and what each puppy needs may be different based on

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. They discussed various training hacks and habit loops, emphasizing the significance of making traini

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 and joyful recall. Lisa's book, Rocket Recall, is helping trainers and people grow their relationship with their dog while training this importan