Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast

In this episode of the Positively Podcast, Victoria Stilwell chats with Dr. Mark Belyeu from Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital about veterinary care and dog behavior. They dive deep into topics like the importance of fear-free handling, the role of medication in managing canine anxiety, and the impact of pain on dog behavior. Dr. Belyeu also shares invaluable advice on maintaining a work-life balance as a veterinarian and strategies for preventing burnout in the profession. This episode is packed with insights that will help dog guardians better understand how medical issues can influence behavior and how veterinarians and trainers can work together for the well-being of pets.This episode is a must-listen for dog lovers, trainers, and anyone interested in the well-being of their furry friends.To learn more about Dr. Belyeu, visit https://peachtreehillsvet.com/veterinarian-atlanta-ga/.

On this special edition, Victoria goes in depth on all things It's Me or the Dog.  Learn more about Victoria as she talks about what she did before the show, how the show came about, and what lies ahead for It's Me or the Dog.  You don't want to miss this one!

Welcome to another episode of the podcast.  Victoria is joined by Tara Houser, behavior consultant, trainer, Positively Team member, and founder of The Optimized Dog.  In this episode, learn more about Puppy DILLI and how collecting data can improve your chances of success and highlight when there is success.  

Join Victoria and the Positively Episode in another information packed Roundtable Discussion about creating clarity between you and your dog.  What do we mean by clarity? How does being clear improve our relationships with our dogs? You don't want to miss this episode. 

Join Victoria and Dr. Robert Hewings, author of best selling books, "Scent Training for Every Dog" and "Tracking for Every Dog", as well as founder of The College of Scent Dogs. This podcast follows up on questions from Dr. Hewings' wonderful presentation at the Dog Behavior Conference: Creating the Feel-Good Factor.  Dr. Hewings emphasizes the emotional connection in dog training and the significance of understanding and leveraging a dog's natural behaviors.  This conversation includes practical advice for pet caregivers and trainers.  

Join Victoria as she speaks with Sindhoor Pangal, a Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant, Canine Myotherpist, independent ethological researcher, Director of BHARCS, and author of Dog Knows.  Sindhoor and Victoria dive into lessons we can learn from dogs and Sindhoor's study of free living dogs.  You will gain valuable insights into the lives of dog and how we can gain harmony with these wonderful beings. To learn more about Sindhoor, visit https://www.bharcs.com/ or find her on Facebook or Instagram.To access the Canine Essential 101, log onto courses.bharcs.com and use the code BHARCS45 at checkout to avail a 45% discount on the course. Here's what you get when you sign up for the CE 101: Lifetime access to the course 20+ hours of video content structured in a self paced formatA unique approach to understanding dog behaviour that combines concepts from physiology, applied ethology, zoosemiotics and more Lessons (and lots of videos) from free living dogsThe coupon code is valid from 16-23 July 2024. For any questions, please write to learn@bharcs.com

In this roundtable discussion, join Victoria and her team as they discuss simple ways you can build meaningful connections with your dog.  These connections can shape your relationship with your dog and improve communication.  

Victoria is joined by Zazie Todd, an award-winning author and animal behavior expert known for her books 'Wag' and 'Purr.' They discuss new research on spaying and neutering, debunking myths about timing and health risks. Zazie shares critical insights into canine aggression, linking fearfulness to behavior and emphasizing the need for responsible ownership and training. With a focus on making science accessible, she highlights the benefits of reward-based training and the importance of providing dogs with safe environments to thrive.

In this Roundtable Discussion, Victoria and the Positively team discuss the Harmony Model.  The Harmony Model serves as a guide to the essential elements of living with our dogs. These elements include:TrainingSafety and WellnessSocializationCommunicationand EnrichmentTo learn more about the Harmony Model, visit Positively.com or enroll in our FREE course.

Victoria is joined by Positively team member and published author, Wendy Lyons Sunshine.  Wendy has co-authored many parenting books and brings this expertise to her new book, Tender Paws: How Science Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs.Join Victoria and Wendy as they discuss the science, their personal experiences, and the experiences of others in the field that are included in the book.  Shared excerpts from the book lead this brilliant discussion about the “do-over”, discipline, mutual respect, and more. To learn more about Wendy, visit https://www.wendylsunshine.com/about/. To learn more about Tender Paws and where to purchase visit: Simon and Schuster.