Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast

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XL Bully Ban in the UK with Beverley Cuddy Dec 05, 2023

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In this episode, Victoria talks with Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today Magazine, about the XL Bully ban that will take effect in the UK on January 1st unless something is done to prevent it.

Beverley and Victoria dive into the reason for the legislation, what constitutes an XL Bully dog, and how the legislation will affect families, veterinarians, trainers, and many others.

Labels in Dog Training - A Roundtable Discussion Nov 28, 2023

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In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team discuss the labels in dog training. Labels are often applied to certain behaviors dogs do, training methodologies or protocols, and more. Are labels helpful or do they muddy the water?

A Roundtable Discussion - Thanksgiving and dog training secret sauce Nov 21, 2023

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In this Holiday Episode, Victoria and her team discuss how appreciating what the dog does well now can help us create simple, effective training plans.

Should We Ignore Behavior - A Roundtable Discussion Nov 14, 2023

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In this roundtable discussion, Victoria and her team discuss whether we should be ignoring behavior we don’t like. Is there a more effective approach that considers what the dog is trying to communicate with the behavior? How can we meet their needs and create a solution that works for us?

Reactivity, Competitive Obedience and Dog Sports. (Kamal Fernandez) Nov 07, 2023

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Victoria is joined by world renowned reinforcement-based dog sports coach, Kamal Fernandez.
With over 25 years of dog training experience, Kamal is a well-known face in the dog training world, both on and off the television. A much-celebrated trainer on TV shows like Dogs Might Fly and The Dog Academy, Kamal shares his extensive knowledge working with companion and sport dogs around the world.
Kamal shares his insights about reactivity and what you can do if your dog is reactive to people or other dogs. A seasoned competitor at Crufts, Kamal explains how doing competitive obedience or sports with your dog enriches the relationship between you.

Working, Living and Training Companion and Police Dogs (Alex Sessa) Oct 31, 2023

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You may have seen her on the hit online show Guardians of the Night, or watched her popular training videos online, but trainer Alex Sessa, also runs Peach on a Leash, a highly successful dog training business in Atlanta and the surrounding area.

In this episode Alex and Victoria recount what it was like filming and working with police dogs for Guardians of the Night, and explore what it takes to build a successful dog training business. A powerful advocate for positive training methods, Alex discusses how real world positive training for companion and working dogs supports a healthy emotional life.

Do Dogs Really Like Training - A Roundtable Discussion Oct 24, 2023

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Do dogs like being trained or are they just tolerating it? Join Victoria and her team in this month's roundtable discussion as they seek to answer this question from the dog's point of view.

The Tragedy of Pet Abduction (Dr. Daniel Allen) Oct 17, 2023

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Pet Abduction is an ever-growing problem in the UK and as it stands now, by law, if your pet is abducted, the crime is treated no better than if a piece of furniture was stolen. Pet Theft Reform aims to change all that and the group has been campaigning since 2018 to make pet abduction a specific offense with access to proper custodial sentences for people who commit these heinous crimes.

How can you keep your dog protected and what can you do to support the cause? Join Victoria and guest, Animal Geographer and Pet Theft Reform campaigner Dr. Daniel Allen, as they delve deep into the tragedy of pet abduction.

If you are a British citizen, show your support and sign the Pet Theft Reform petition to make pet abduction a specific criminal offense: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/640101

Dogs and Long Lost Families (Nicky Campbell) Sep 13, 2023

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TV Presenter, Radio DJ and host of the BBC’s hit show, Long Lost Family, Nicky Campbell, is back to talk all things family, music and dogs.

What do the Rolling Stones, finding long lost family members, elderly Labradors and West Highland Terriers have in common? Nicky Campbell of course! Nicky has had a long and distinguished career as a radio DJ, a TV presenter, and an animal lover. Along the way he has interviewed legendary bands, presented Top of the Pops, hosted his own successful radio shows, and has always been in the public eye, but it wasn’t until a nervous breakdown that he truly came to understand the power of animals.
Adopted at a young age, Nicky understands what it is like to discover family members again, which makes him the perfect presenter for the achingly beautiful TV series, Long Lost Family. But it is his dogs that fill him with joy and it is their power that has helped him on what has been, at times, a difficult journey.

The Dog Academy and Living with Fearful Dogs (Jo Pay) Aug 30, 2023

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Join Victoria and Standish Dog Trainer, Jo Pay, as they take you behind the scenes of Channel 4’s hit TV show, The Dog Academy.

Training dogs is challenging at the best of times, but training dogs on TV adds another layer of difficulty that is not for the faint of heart. Victoria and Jo share their experiences working on Channel 4’s popular show, The Dog Academy, and unleash some of their dog training secrets along the way.
How can you live successfully with a nervous/fearful dog? Jo relates how living with a dog that has special needs has given her a deeper understanding of how they experience the world, and how this journey has inspired her to help other dog lovers live successfully with their fearful dogs.

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