Articles by Victoria Stilwell, CCPDT
Victoria Stilwell, CCPDT
Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer, certified by the Animal Behavior and Training Associates Inc. and star of It’s Me or the Dog. A bestselling author, TV personality, and founder of both the Victoria Stilwell Academyopens in a new tab and Positivelyopens in a new tab (where she is editor-in-chef), Stilwell frequently appears in the media as a pet expert and is widely recognized and respected as a leader in the field of animal behavior.
She also serves on the Advisory Boards for DogTVopens in a new tab, Dognition, The Grey Muzzle Organizationopens in a new tab, RedRoveropens in a new tab, W-Underdogsopens in a new tab and Canine Assistantsopens in a new tab, and she is a member of the U.S. Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
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behavior | Ask a TrainerHow to Stop Your Dog From Barking
The top five reasons dogs bark—and how to get them to relax a bit.
The top five reasons dogs bark—and how to get them to relax a bit.
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behavior | Ask a TrainerHow Do I Stop My Dog From Counter Surfing?
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell’s pro tips for keeping paws off your charcuterie platter this holiday season.
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell’s pro tips for keeping paws off your charcuterie platter this holiday season.
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behavior | Ask a TrainerHow to Make Your Dog’s Car-Crate Anxiety a Thing of the Past
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains how to crate-train a dog with an intense fear of being in the car.
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains how to crate-train a dog with an intense fear of being in the car.
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behavior | Ask a Trainer“How Can I Train My Adult Rescue Dog to Stop Scent Marking All Over the House?”
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet.
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet.
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behavior | Ask a Trainer“How Can I Tame a Sassy Pup?”
Internationally renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell's tips for training pushy puppies.
Internationally renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell's tips for training pushy puppies.
