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Send us a textBark! Fest gets off to a tail-wagging start with a conversation with one of the world's top dog trainers. Jean Donaldson's seminal book The Culture Clash reframed how we think about dogs and has inspired generations of dog trainers to use (or switch to) reward-based methods. Join us to talk about all things dog training, including positive reinforcement, fearful dogs, and education for dog owners and trainers alike.This recording is of a panel at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers, that took place in September 2024. Bark! Fest was organized to celebrate the launch of Zazie Todd's third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog. Bark!.All of the Bark! Fest books are available from good bookstores, including from Bookshop (which supports independent bookstores): https://bookshop.org/lists/bark-fest-the-book-festival-for-animal-loversWe talked about:why Jean wrote her book The Culture Clashwhat the Transparency Challenge is and why it's so important for dog trainers to answer these questionsher advice to someone who is struggling with their dog's behaviourwhat is distinctive about the Academy for Dog Trainersa writing tipher favourite thing that's changed in the world of dog training over the yearsand she answered lots of questions from the audienceResources mentioned:Transparency in dog training https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=987644334623619 The Academy for Dog Trainers https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/Find a PPG professional https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/find-a-ppg-professional/ Karen Pryor Academy https://karenpryoracademy.com/Victoria Stilwell Academy https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/ The Great Courses Dog Training 101 https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/dog-training-101 The ultimate dog training tip https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2017/04/the-ultimate-dog-training-tip.html (Companion Animal Psychology)Emily Priestley Wild at Heart Dog Training and her book, Urban Sheepdog https://wildatheartdogs.com/ (see also our recent podcast with Emily, https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/11/what-you-need-to-know-about-herding.html )Cooperative Paws by Veronica Sanchez https://cooperativepaws.com/ More about Jean Donaldson: https://www.academyfordogAbout the co-hosts: Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online teaching and consultations. Kristi is on staff at the Academy for Dog Trainers, helping to shape the next generation of canine professionals. Kristi's dogs are rescue sled dogs, mostly retired and thoroughly enjoying a good snooze in front of the woodstove. Kristi Benson's website Facebook Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and one cat. Facebook Instagram BlueSky
Legendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training and treats are totally in. Discussions include ways to avoid escalation of aggression by using not only more humane, but also more effective methods to train dogs. Victoria and Mikkel also uncover ways they've personally grown in thier own careers as trainers, including lessons learned along the way that ultimately are helping to serve the dogs and clients in their care. Be sure to checkout the Dog Behavior Conference put on by Victoria Stilwell that's taking place April 19-21, 2024. Special guests include Fear Free's own Marty and Mikkel Becker as well as The Fear Free Podcast's host, Steve Dale. Signup here- https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/dog-behavior-conference/.More on our special guest, Victoria Stilwell: Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series and social media sensation It's Me or the Dog as well as The Dog Academy (Channel 4), Greatest American Dog (CBS), Dogs Might Fly (Sky TV), Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs (Smithsonian Channel), Help My Dog is Out of Control (BBC One), and various featured web series including Arson Dogs, Guardians of the Night and Unsung Heroes. Having filmed over 150 episodes of It's Me or the Dog since 2005, Stilwell reaches TV audiences with her philosophy of positive training methods in over 135 countries, while the show's popular YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels inspire new generations of dog lovers. A best-selling author of 5 books including her latest, The Ultimate Guide to Raising A Puppy, Stilwell appears frequently in the media and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior.A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world's premier global network of positive dog trainers. Stilwell is the recipient of multiple awards and is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes, but she is best known as a champion for humane positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is an Ambassador for the RSPCA, International Ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation and serves on the Advisory Boards of RedRover, The Georgia Pet Coalition, The Grey Muzzle Foundation, DogTV and Canine Assistants.
World renown dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Steve Dale discuss why Fear Free is so essential for all animals and stands as the gold standard of care. The duo also discuss ways to reduce canine aggression that include consent tests that ensure the dog's kept comfortable throughout the entire interaction. Be sure to checkout the Dog Behavior Conference put on by Victoria Stilwell that's taking place April 19-21, 2024. Special guests include The Fear Free Podcast's own host, Steve Dale, and Fear Free's own father/ daughter team, Marty and Mikkel Becker. Signup here- https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/dog-behavior-conference/. More on our special guest, Victoria Stilwell: Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series and social media sensation It's Me or the Dog as well as The Dog Academy (Channel 4), Greatest American Dog (CBS), Dogs Might Fly (Sky TV), Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs (Smithsonian Channel), Help My Dog is Out of Control (BBC One), and various featured web series including Arson Dogs, Guardians of the Night and Unsung Heroes. Having filmed over 150 episodes of It's Me or the Dog since 2005, Stilwell reaches TV audiences with her philosophy of positive training methods in over 135 countries, while the show's popular YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels inspire new generations of dog lovers. A best-selling author of 5 books including her latest, The Ultimate Guide to Raising A Puppy, Stilwell appears frequently in the media and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior. A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world's premier global network of positive dog trainers. Stilwell is the recipient of multiple awards and is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes, but she is best known as a champion for humane positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is an Ambassador for the RSPCA, International Ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation and serves on the Advisory Boards of RedRover, The Georgia Pet Coalition, The Grey Muzzle Foundation, DogTV and Canine Assistants.
From IT'S ME OR THE DOG on Animal Planet, a very wide-ranging conversation with superstar dog trainer Victoria Stilwell. She announces that the virtual Victoria Stilwell Academy 11th Annual Dog Behavior Conference is April 19-21 and discloses who some of the speakers are and what some of the topics are. The hope is that San Francisco – working […]
We've all done it – looked into our dog's eyes and wished we knew what they were thinking. We enlisted the help of our dear friend, Victoria Stilwell. She is the dog-training mastermind behind the hit show It's Me or the Dog, the Victoria Stilwell Academy, and many other projects. She's a big deal in the dog-training world and we were so excited to have her on this week's podcast.We're trying a book club episode! On November 7th, we will talk to Nikki Erlick, author of The Measure. Send your questions about the book and for Nikki at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com. You can get the book, The Measure, here! Kim and Penn are online content creators known for their award-winning videos, including original music, song parodies, and comedy sketches. Their videos have resulted in over 2 billion views and 8 million followers across their social media platforms since they (accidentally) went viral in 2013. They have a best-selling book on marriage communication, a top-rated podcast, a fun-filled family card game, and most recently, they were the winners on Season 33 of The Amazing Race.The Holderness Family Podcast is edited and engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media and produced by Ann Marie Taepke, Sam Pressman, and Ashley Cimino.Follow us on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTok Follow us on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
The art of raising well-adjusted assistance dogs - specifically Golden Retrievers - is a passion of this week's guest, VSPDT trainer and #DogBehaviorConference presenter Abigail Witthauer. Victoria and Abigail share thoughts on what goes into her unique approach at her Alabama-based Roverchase Foundation as well as what she'll be discussing during her DBC talk, “Service Dogs: Lessons learned while raising heroes.”Get dog training solutions at Victoria's official Positively website.Become a dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy.
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
Victoria geeks out chatting to one of the most formative influences on her life and career as a dog trainer: Suzanne Clothier. Suzanne shares her fascinating background as a groundbreaking thinker in the world of animal training and behavior, especially surrounding the concept of what she coined Relationship-Centered Training and the unique journey her approach has undergone over the past several decades. Victoria digs into the importance of Suzanne's Dog Behavior Conference presentation, ‘See the Dog: Temperament, Training, Choices & Relationships.'Get dog training solutions at Victoria's official Positively website.Become a dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy.
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
How can we make training our dogs easier? Most dog trainers know about functional assessments and the ABC's of dog training, but DBC speaker, VSA Faculty Advisor and PhD in Philosophy Maia Huff-Owen shares a new way of considering the ‘C' in ABC's (consequences). Maia and Victoria discuss Maia's upcoming Dog Behavior Conference topic, “After the Click: Completing the training picture,” as well as why using food in training is not tantamount to bribery, how training dogs is like a dance, and how even the most subtle actions can make a huge impact on our dogs' behavior.Get dog training solutions at Victoria's official Positively website.Become a dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy.
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
Acclaimed author, speaker, researcher and professor Dr. Alexandra Horowitz of Barnard College, Columbia University's Dog Cognition Lab joins Victoria to dig deep into the fascinating world of the anatomy, physiology and behavior-related wonder of the canine nose. What makes dogs' noses so powerful and different from ours? Can they smell fear? Why do they use one nostril at a time? How do pheromones and sniffing play into dog/dog and dog/human greetings? Can dogs tell time through smell? Dr. Horowitz shares insights from her amazing work with the canine nose and beyond.Get dog training solutions at Victoria's official Positively website.Become a dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy.
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
Victoria shares plans for the upcoming season of the Positively Podcast, including celebrity guests, expert advice and more! Plus details about the upcoming online 2023 Dog Behavior Conference.Get dog training solutions at Victoria's official Positively website.Become a dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy.
Victoria Stilwell is probably best known as the star of the international hit TV and YouTube series “It's me or the Dog” where she helps owners tame their unruly pups. But there is so much more to this world-renowned dog trainer, best-selling author, award winning TV presenter, animal rescuer and dog ambassador, who has been educating and entertaining audiences across 120 countries since 2005. A passionate advocate for positive reinforcement dog training methods, Stilwell is editor-in-chief of Positively.com and CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training, via which she has created a global network of world-class positive reinforcement dog trainers. Victoria originally trained as an actress and had parts in TV shows and on the stage, but it was dogs that stole her heart from when she was a little girl. In this Long Leash, she shares her story from childhood, and sheds light on one email that would catapult her into homes around the world and give her the perfect platform to show people a kinder way to train dogs. About Victoria Stilwell Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV and YouTube series It's Me or the Dog. Having filmed over 110 episodes plus multiple other TV projects, Stilwell reaches audiences in over 100 countries with her philosophy of positive training methods. A best-selling author, Stilwell appears frequently in the media and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior. As a passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com and Positively TV, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world's premier global network of positive reinforcement dog trainers. The recipient of multiple awards, Stilwell is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes, but she is best known as a champion for force-free positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is an Ambassador for the RSPCA, International Ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation and serves on the Advisory Boards of RedRover, The Georgia Pet Coalition, The Grey Muzzle Foundation, DogTV, Dognition, and Canine Assistants. https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaStilwell https://twitter.com/victorias https://www.youtube.com/victoriastilwell https://www.instagram.com/victoriastilwell/ https://www.facebook.com/vsdogacademy/ About The Long Leash Thank you for joining us. If you have enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE so you'll never miss out! Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows. Follow us in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Mallory Kratimenos is a dog trainer in training. She is currently attending and nearing completion in the online Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Trainers. Mallory is the dog mom to two small terrier mixes, Gracie and Ollie. She graduated from Purdue University in 2014 with dual degrees in Engineering and Health Science. She worked in Health Tech Consulting for 6 years after graduating. While it took Mallory a bit of time to find this career path, dog training and behavior has been a passion since she adopted Gracie in 2010. While VSA is her first formal education program, she has been learning about dog behavior and training specializing in reactivity over the past 10 years. In her past, Mallory volunteered and worked at Almost Home Humane Society for a couple of years while in college. She also served on the board of directors for New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue for several years. IG: @the.reactive.dog.blog Blog: www.reactivedogblog.com Thank you Protocol for Barking Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend by Lili Chin on Amazon If you want to work with me, Susan Light, you can find me at: www.doggydojopodcast.com The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at: www.maclightsongwriter.com If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share to help others find the show! I'll see you next Tuesday with a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Rachel Forday from Dog at Heart joins us for a discussion on her journey from Singapore dog rescue volunteer to Victoria Stilwell Academy graduate. Rachel dishes about how she met and fell in love with Dave, the street dog that no one seemed to want and how that led her starting her own business Dog at Heart. We also discuss rescue dogs, the power of positive reinforcement methods and how to deal with internet trolls. You can find Rachel by searching "Dog at Heart" on social media and more about Dave by looking up Dave_the_d0gg0 on Instagram. [For more information about me visit www.rplusdogs.com] If you are enjoying our podcast make sure to leave a review to help us find a wider audience! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doglogical/message
The amazing Irith Trietsch Bloom joins the podcast today to talk about How to Properly Socialize a Puppy (Even During a Pandemic). Irith Trietsch Bloom has been training animals since the 1980s and has worked with everything from chickens and rabbits to dogs and horses—not to mention humans. She is regularly invited to give presentations and loves the learning that comes from taking part in conferences, seminars, and webinars. Irith is faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior and DogBiz's Dog Walking Academy. She is also a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a CSAT, a VSPDT, a KPA CTP, and a CBATI, as well as being certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans. Irith has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Los Angeles, California. In addition to running her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, Irith volunteers with National English Shepherd Rescue and is a member of the Advisory Board for Daily Paws. Irith has two major ONLINE events coming up: The 2021 Dog Behavior Conference hosted by Victoria Stilwell Academy (April 16-18) https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/dog-behavior-conference/ The Power of Choice and How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs (April 24/25) https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/power-of-choice You can also join her Facebook group for puppy (and other dog) owners, which is called Puppy Help Hotline: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096139067450795 Irith wants to help you Socialize a Puppy by giving you a FREE Socialization Checklist If you want more from Irith, check out her website, www.TheSophisticatedDog.com, and follow her page on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TheSophisticatedDog. Irith reached out to me after we recorded with a few more ideas of ways to expose your puppy (or young dog) to more things: - Dress up in costumes to help your puppy get used to people looking different. - Use decorations, etc., to set up a socialization adventure in the yard. - Put different things around your home as socialization adventures indoors (e.g., let the vacuum cleaner sit out, set an automated toy to walk across the floor, etc.). Basically, be creative! Try to introduce them to as much as you can, little by little, and let their reaction be your guide! If you want to work with me, I offer video sessions to clients all over the world. You can find me at www.doggydojopodcast.com/digital-resources The music was written by Mac Light, you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review to help others find the show, and I'll see you next week for a brand new episode of the Doggy Dojo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Niki Tudge chats with Claire Staines about Dog Training in Scotland through the COVID Pandemic. Niki says It's always a pleasure to chat with Claire the owner of Lothlorien DS. Claire was a PPGBI Steering Committee member and is currently a Faculty Advisor at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior. Claire's business in Edinburgh was established in 2004 as a dog walking business. Over the years it has expanded and now offers training and walking services across Scotland's Central Belt. Tune in to listen to this fun casual yet informative conversation. You can learn more about Claire Staines here
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Victoria and Holly ring in the new year by discussing several of the new projects and developments coming in 2018 in the Positively ecosystem. Also, a rundown of this year’s resolutions… including their pet resolutions (on behalf both of pets and their owners). The ladies are joined by Victoria’s husband, Van, to discuss the behind-the-scenes workings and passion behind the Positively brand and businesses like VSPDT and the Victoria Stilwell Academy. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Happy New Year with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer
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Victoria talks about the newly-announced Victoria Stilwell Academy course dates for 2018 and walks through how the Academy works. Also, how to find a Victoria Stilwell-licensed VSPDT trainer in your area. Victoria discusses the challenge she set for herself to see if positive training can work when training high-drive working dogs like police dogs. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Victoria Stilwell Academy with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer
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On this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria and Holly chat about the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior. VSA Mentor Coordinator Aly Lecznar joins the show to chat about the latest updates from the program. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - We'd Like to Thank the Academy with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
Victoria and Holly chat about the Victoria Stilwell Academy and the latest news from the program. They also answer your most pressing dog training questions!
Jo Pay is the European Coordinator of the VSPDT (Victoria Stilwell Pet Dog Trainers) and the Victoria Stilwell Academy as well as a Dog Trainer and Behaviourist (Standish Dog Trainer).
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On this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria and Holly discuss their travels to Greece, a country with a massive stray dog overpopulation problem. Holly shares her stories of rescuing several dogs off the streets, and Victoria talks about a crisis that's currently affecting an animal welfare group in Santorini. They are joined on the podcast by Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior Director Tia Guest, who shares the latest information about Victoria's brand new school for aspiring dog trainers. They discuss what makes VSA different, and why it's so important that dog trainers invest in a great education. Questions or Comments? Send them to: positively@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Greece is the Word with Victoria Stilwell & Holly Firfer