Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast 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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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 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 Conference.
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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 future changes, and talk about building resilience in our dogs to help them accept and recover from change.
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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 zoo to our companions (dogs and cats too). Enrichment is individual. We need to know and understand our animal’s preferences and that their stage of life and breed may influence what enrichment looks like for them.
Victoria and Steve leave nothing unsaid in this entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring episode. Listen in to find out just how enriching a big pile of bed pillows can be for one cat in particular.
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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, the role of empathy in training, and innovative approaches to managing and helping dogs and their families.
To learn more about Michael, visit aggressivedog.com or find him on Facebook or instagram. -
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 the importance of providing safety, understanding that there are important milestones in their lives, and what each puppy needs may be different based on their new home's family members, lifestyle, and environment.
Don't have a puppy, don't worry. There are a lot of nuggets that will benefit dogs at all stages. -
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. They discussed various training hacks and habit loops, emphasizing the significance of making training feel less overwhelming for clients.
One key takeaway was the concept of "habit stacking," where trainers encourage clients to integrate short training sessions into their daily routines. By pairing training moments with activities they already do, such as feeding, walking, or going to get the mail, clients can effortlessly incorporate training into their lives.