158 episodes

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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    • Pets & Animals

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.

    The Importance of Movement with Sarah Fisher

    The Importance of Movement with Sarah Fisher

    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 movement isn't just a part of life—it's integral to life itself.

    Sarah's expertise offers a profound understanding of how movement influences behavior and wellbeing, providing listeners with a deeper appreciation of its pivotal role.

    Visit Sarah's website or attend the Dog Behavior Conference to learn more. 

    • 59 min
    A Roundtable Discussion - Strange Behavior in Dogs

    A Roundtable Discussion - Strange Behavior in Dogs

    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 to visit Positively.com to learn more and answer the question... Why Does My Dog...?

    • 57 min
    Bringing C.A.K.E. to Dog Training with Andrew Hale

    Bringing C.A.K.E. to Dog Training with Andrew Hale

    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:
    Compassion
    Awareness
    Knowledge
    Empathy

    To learn more about Andrew Hale, visit https://trainpositive.co.uk/. 

    Don't forget to join the Dog Behavior Conference to learn more about Bringing CAKE to Dog Training. 

    • 51 min
    Understanding Why Dogs Chase with Jo Pay

    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.

    To learn more about Jo, visit https://standishdogtrainer.co.uk/.

    • 48 min
    A Roundtable Discussion - Changes

    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.

    Find more information about the Brave Collection and the Building Resilience course at Positively.com. 

    • 51 min
    Enriching Our Dog’s Lives with Steve Dale

    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.

    To learn more about Steve, visit stevedale.tv.  

    • 49 min

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