Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast

Michael Schneider from Pilots to the Rescue speaks to Victoria about his inspiring journey of using aviation to rescue animals, including endangered species and victims of natural disasters. Discover how his organization is scaling efforts to save thousands of animals and the critical role of transport in animal rescue.
Solve reactivity with Victoria's powerful course on Positively.com: Help! Stop Reactivity. Learn more & enroll here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Solve behavior problems and find tools to help live your best dog life at Positively.com.

In this episode, we explore the social health of dogs, insights from free living dogs, and how understanding their behavior can improve our relationships with our pets. Sindhoor Pangal joins Victoria following her presentation at the 2026 Dog Behavior Conference to share her research, observations, and practical advice for dog lovers and professionals.
Solve reactivity with Victoria's powerful course on Positively.com: Help! Stop Reactivity. Learn more & enroll here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Solve behavior problems and find tools to help live your best dog life at Positively.com.

David Bowles, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns for the RSPCA, joins Victoria to talk about the history, achievements, and ongoing challenges in animal welfare campaigning, specifically with the RSPCA. They discuss legislation, public engagement, recent Crufts controversies, Lucy's Law, and the future of animal welfare efforts.
Solve reactivity with Victoria's powerful course on Positively.com: Help! Stop Reactivity. Learn more & enroll here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Solve behavior problems and find tools to help live your best dog life at Positively.com.

UK dog trainer Kay Attwood joins Victoria to share behind-the-scenes stories from her new UK TV series, Wagging Rights, which features comedians and their dogs, and why she never hesitated to speak up for the dogs on set. She then explains what canine cognition really means and how brain games can transform the way dogs and their people work together.
The conversation turns to dementia in senior dogs: the early signs that are often mistaken for "naughty" behavior, whether enrichment still helps, and simple ways guardians can make life easier for a dog whose world is changing. Drawing on their own experiences caring for aging dogs, Victoria and Kay offer insight and compassion for anyone sharing their home with a senior dog.
Solve reactivity with Victoria's powerful course on Positively.com: Help! Stop Reactivity. Learn more & enroll here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Solve behavior problems and find tools to help live your best dog life at Positively.com.

Victoria delves into the systemic welfare issues at Crufts 2026 with canine massage therapist and consultant Yaz Porritt, highlighting incidents of mishandling, lack of welfare measures, and the need for significant reforms to protect dogs. Join them as they discuss actionable solutions, the importance of accountability, and the future of dog shows.
Solve reactivity with Victoria's powerful course on Positively.com: Help! Stop Reactivity. Learn more & enroll here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn more here.
Solve behavior problems and find tools to help live your best dog life at Positively.com.