19/11/2016
Victoria Stilwell
Victoria Stilwell
A great segment I did with Elle the Pit Bull on how to teach children to be safe around dogs.
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Victoria Stilwell
A great segment I did with Elle the Pit Bull on how to teach children to be safe around dogs.
Victoria Stilwell
I have offered to help Save Hank in any way that I can. We won't rest until Hank is back in the arms of his loving guardians.
Victoria Stilwell
Housetraining an adult dog can be different from housetraining a young puppy. These are some tips to help make the process easier.
Victoria Stilwell
Lovely read on ways to quickly and easily improve your relationship with your dog. (via Linda Michaels M.A., Del Mar Dog Training)
Victoria Stilwell
A lovely read on recall and establishing a relationship with your dogs based on trust.
Victoria Stilwell
"Domestication may have equipped dogs with a sensitivity to detect the threat signals of humans and respond them with pronounced appeasement signals." Fascinating new research on why dogs looks away when people are angry.
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In case you needed one more reason not to buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, pet store, or online, this should do it.
Victoria Stilwell
Especially as freezing weather sets in, it's so important to spread the message that caring for pets goes far beyond food and water.
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Dominance in dogs is so widely misunderstood. I would encourage everyone to read and share!
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I've been seeing some disturbing videos floating around of people ignoring their dog's clear warning signals. These signals are often dismissed with a line such as "oh, but my dog would never bite." The reality is that all dogs can and will bite under the perfect storm of environment and circumstance.
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I apologize for the graphic photo, but I had to share this incredible victory in the UK.
LittleThings
Do YOU know what to do if you see a dog shivering in the cold? Even with their thick coats I'm amazed by how vulnerable they are.
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Great blog on why "correcting" or punishing unwanted behavior isn't the key to having a happy, well-mannered dog. Being proactive rather than reactive will go a long way to improving the trust between you and your dog and ultimately changing their behavior for the better. (via Good Dogs & Co.)
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Surprising a friend or family member with a puppy this season may seem like a good idea, but it's one of the biggest reasons why dogs and puppies end up in shelters every year after the holidays. One animal control officer told me recently that they see about 80% of their holiday adoptions returned to the shelter shortly after. These are some fun alternatives to consider instead! (via Wagging Tales)
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Mouthy or nippy puppy? Here are my tips (including a how-to video) for stopping this behavior.
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For so long, there has been a stigma attached to getting a dog over the holidays. There's a new campaign to instead accept the fact that people want to bring a dog into their lives, and the holiday season might be a good time for them to do so, and to focus instead on educating people on finding their perfect dog in rescue. What's your take on this concept? (via Susie-Belle Schnauzer)
Canine Body Language
Because dogs don't speak our language, the only way to truly comprehend and communicate with them is for us to understand and appreciate what they are telli
6 Reasons For You To Never Tie Out Your Dog
So, you run inside Starbucks to grab a coffee or the convenience store to make a fast purchase – you want to take a walk with your dog and leave the pup tied up outside. Here are six reasons why you never ever tie out your dog outside: Here are some facts - - Most...
How To Choose A Good Dog Trainer
For the majority of modern dog owners, choosing the right dog trainer is one of the most important decisions they will have to make regarding their dog. Unfortu
Stress
Pet dogs are impressively adaptive. Coping with new environments and situations is a product of domestication, and most dogs do extremely well adapting to t
Victoria Stilwell
Great visual for recognizing the body language of a fearful dog.
(via The Pet Professional Guild and Mighty Dog Graphics)
Positively Success Story: Maggie
Maggie came into my life almost six years ago, when I was hired by her owners, of that time, to teach her basic obedience. Maggie was an untrained dog, who
Why Should You Choose a Shelter Dog?
Why should you consider a dog from a shelter? Dogs end up in shelters for a variety of reasons. People who do not spay/neuter their pets may have unwante
Positively Podcasts
Join Victoria and her co-host (and It's Me or the Dog alum) Holly Firfer as they discuss everything from the hottest dog-related topics of the day to the inside
12 Helpful Tips for Finding Your Lost Dog
As part of my animal consulting business, I have worked with people around the world who have missing animals. For over a decade, I have had a great deal of
Door Issues
The door is the epicenter of some common nuisance behaviors in dogs, particularly door dashing and unwanted barking. With positive training and a little patienc
2015 National Dog Bite Prevention & Behaviour Conference
Renowned TV dog trainer, Victoria Stilwell has enlisted the help of the world’s top canine behaviour experts, lawyers, and educators to create the National Dog Bite Prevention & Behaviour Conference – a national event dedicated to finding practical and workable solutions to this universal problem th…
Idiots!
(PLEASE NOTE - This case was resolved two years ago). To those who might think these situations are funny... Dogs speak loud and clear but when nobody listens and accidents happen, dogs are blamed. WE DID NOT MAKE this video, someone else did, WE SIMPLY EDITED IT and added the dog language appeasement and avoidance signals in order to educate parents and prevent accidents from happening in the first place. We do not support this type of human-animal contact. We are responsible pet ownership advocates.
The First Step To Take To Help A Fearful Dog
If a dog is constantly or repeatedly afraid of what is going on around them it’s going to be difficult for them to feel safe. We can no more force a dog to feel safe then we can force a fresh water fish to survive in salt water.
Mother tells courageous story about dog bite, responsibility | SwayLove.org
This woman is to be commended for being so courageous and open with her experience.
Crack, Not Crackers: Choosing the right reinforcer
Recently, I was chatting with a friend whose dog Grace is a goofy, floppy lab mix. She’s well-behaved but goes bonkers when she sees other dogs in the par
Are You Properly Socializing Your Dog? - The Lazy Pit Bull
Are you properly socializing your dog? Check out this helpful infographic for tips on how to make sure your dog has the necessary experiences for socialization.
That's the way to go!
You may have seen a sad commercial on TV or walked the aisles of an animal shelter and thought, “I wish I could save them all!” We've all been there,
Dog Boredom vs Anxiety
Many people return home after a day at work to a household of destruction and mayhem, and their first assumption is that their dog suffers from acute separa
Nipping
Nipping or mouthing is normal puppy behavior, but it can develop into a serious problem if allowed to continue into adulthood. An adult dog’s mouth can be ver
In Defense of Harnesses
As dog owners, we are constantly bombarded with product after product recommended for walking our dogs. I cringe when I see dogs choking, coughing, and essentia
Aggression
Aggression in dogs is a massive issue. From dog bite prevention and public safety to the pet overpopulation problem due to over-capacity animal shelters, ag
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