Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
by Victoria Stilwell
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Estimated from 23 chart positions in 23 markets.
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- 🇬🇧GB · Pets & Animals#12300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Pets & Animals#13300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Pets & Animals#20300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Pets & Animals#7730K to 100K
- 🇮🇹IT · Pets & Animals#7910K to 30K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
561K to 1.9M🎙 ~2x weekly·219 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.1M to 3.7M🇬🇧27%🇨🇦27%🇦🇺27%+20 more - Active Followers
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337K to 1.1M
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From 14 epsHost
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Recent episodes
Habituation and Watching the World Go By with Irith Bloom
Aug 25, 2026
52m 13s
Canine Intelligence and Puppy Kindergarten with Vanessa Woods
Aug 18, 2026
1h 02m 25s
How to Get Ahead in the Dog Training Business with Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle
Aug 4, 2026
1h 04m 05s
Learned Helplessness and Learned Control with Kristina Spaulding
Jul 21, 2026
56m 41s
Away to Me and the Ridglan Beagles with Patricia McConnell
Jul 7, 2026
1h 04m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/25/26 | Habituation and Watching the World Go By with Irith Bloom | Join Victoria and Irith Bloom as they explore habituation, stress coping skills for animals, and how to effectively use these techniques in training and behavior modification. Irith shares insights on non-associative learning, practical applications, and her upcoming certification program, Carefree Companion. 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... | 52m 13s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | Canine Intelligence and Puppy Kindergarten with Vanessa Woods | Join Victoria Stilwell as she interviews Vanessa Woods, a renowned researcher and director of Duke Puppy Kindergarten, about canine cognition, bonobos, and innovative puppy training methods. Discover how scientific research is transforming our understanding of dogs and improving training and welfare. Genius of Dogs by Vanessa Woods - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7U4V4Q Duke K9 Cognition Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/duke_k9_cognition/ Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary - Friends of Bonobos&nbs... | 1h 02m 25s | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | How to Get Ahead in the Dog Training Business with Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle | Running a dog training business? Victoria hosts Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle from Dogbiz to discuss how dog trainers can build successful, sustainable businesses, the importance of community, and strategies for professional growth in the industry. 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 o... | 1h 04m 05s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | learned helplessnesslearned control+4 | Kristina Spaulding | Victoria Stilwell Academy | — | learned helplessnessdog training+4 | — | 56m 41s | ||
| 7/7/26 | dog behaviormystery novel+3 | Patricia McConnell | Ridglan BeaglesAway to Me | — | dog traininganimal behavior+3 | — | 1h 04m 32s | ||
| 6/23/26 | supportive walkingdog behavior+3 | Andrew Hale | — | — | supportive walkingdog training+3 | — | 50m 53s | ||
| 6/9/26 | separation anxietycanine behavior+3 | Malena DeMartini | Malena DeMartini's WebsiteCSAT Certification Program+1 | — | separation anxietydog training+3 | — | 1h 03m 51s | ||
| 5/26/26 | dog trainingwomen in industry+3 | Melissa McCue-McGrath | Melissa McCuma McGrath's WebsiteAmazon+1 | — | dog trainermisogyny+3 | — | 1h 07m 50s | ||
| 3/24/26 | end-of-life caresenior pets+3 | Helen St. Pierre | Old Dogs Go to Helen | — | end-of-life caresenior pets+3 | — | 56m 52s | ||
| 3/17/26 | humane dog trainingshock collars+4 | Steve Dale | Ask the Dog | — | dog trainingshock collars+3 | — | 57m 09s | ||
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| 3/10/26 | puppy trainingsocialization+3 | Jo Pay | Jig | border collie | puppy socializationdog training+3 | — | 52m 13s | ||
| 3/3/26 | dog trainingsupportive walking+4 | Andrew Hale | — | — | dog trainingsupportive walking+3 | — | 51m 52s | ||
| 2/24/26 | canine pain managementnutrition in dogs+5 | Yaz Porritt | Crufts | — | canine healthpain management+6 | — | 54m 00s | ||
| 2/17/26 | dog breedinghealth assessments+3 | Beverly Cuddy | Innate Health Assessment | — | dog breedinghealth assessments+3 | — | 1h 07m 27s | ||
| 2/10/26 | free-living dogsanimal welfare+3 | Sindhoor Pangal | — | India | free-living dogsIndia+3 | — | 1h 00m 49s | ||
| 2/3/26 | canine behaviortrauma-informed care+3 | Daniel Shaw | psychologyneuroscience | — | canine behaviortrauma-informed care+5 | — | 52m 28s | ||
| 1/27/26 | multi-dog householdsdog behavior+3 | Kamal Fernandez | The Dog AcademyDogs Might Fly | — | multi-dog householdsdog behavior+3 | — | 1h 01m 38s | ||
| 8/5/25 | Tackling Separation Anxiety with Nicola Cook | What is separation anxiety and why do so many dogs suffer with this condition? How can you tell the difference between separation anxiety and boredom? Why is it so difficult to treat and what therapies are out there that can help? Victoria chats with VSPDT trainer Nicola Cook from the Poochie People about her work with dogs that have separation anxiety and what experts like Nicola can do to help families navigate the tricky waters of this common, but complex, issue. Victoria also introduces V... | 58m 53s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | Ask the Vet with Dr. Callie Harris | Victoria chats with Dr. Callie Harris about her experiences in veterinary medicine, including what it’s like to work in emergency vet med as well as being cast as a judge on the creative grooming TV show, Pooch Perfect with Rebel Wilson and as a veterinary expert for DogTV’s brand new show, The Experts. A graduate of the prestigious College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University, Dr. Harris shares her tips on keeping pets safe during the summer months as well as her expertise regarding... | 55m 23s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | What Pet Dogs Can Do for Conservation with Melissa McCue-McGrath | What do pet dogs, invasive insects, and a ragtag group of behavior cases have in common? In this wildly inspiring and often hilarious episode, Victoria talks with longtime VSA faculty advisor Melissa McCue-McGrath about her groundbreaking work in a national study training pet dogs to detect spotted lanternfly eggs—an invasive species threatening agriculture across the U.S. From snowy deliveries of fly eggs in a Pokémon lunchbox to solving odor puzzles during heatwaves and blizzards,&nbs... | 1h 06m 15s | ||||||
| 6/10/25 | Healing Through Training - What Dogs Teach Us with Shane Hartshorn | We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine. In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode, Victoria catches up with her longtime friend and colleague Shane Hartshorn, a VSA graduate, VSPDT, and one of the behind-the-scenes heroes of The Dog Academy. From wrinkled green shirts and sweaty filming days to profound reflections on positive reinforcement, Shane shares his inspiring journey from corporate training to ... | 53m 13s | ||||||
| 5/27/25 | Changing the Industry One Sign at a Time with Leah Bornstein and Neika Smessaert | We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine. This powerful and eye-opening episode explores accessibility, empathy, and innovation in the dog training industry. Victoria is joined by VSA graduate and trailblazer Leah Bornstein, who shares her journey as a Deaf dog trainer and founder of Born to Be Dog Training. Alongside her are her interpreter Katie Fusilier and longtime collaborator Neika Smessaert, who helped... | 58m 25s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Training Holidays & Spicy Dogs: Adam Daines Brings the Fun | We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine. In this episode of the Victoria Stilwell Positively Podcast, Victoria sits down with UK-based trainer, and VSPDT, Adam Daines. Adam shares the story of how a difficult experience with traditional training methods as a 14-year-old shaped his unwavering commitment to positive reinforcement. Now running his successful business, Avon Dog Services, Adam opens up about his work w... | 49m 29s | ||||||
| 5/6/25 | Ask the Dog: From Fear to Fierce Advocate with Amr Nawwar | In this profoundly moving episode, Victoria speaks with Amr Nawwar, a VSA graduate and professional dog trainer based in Dubai. Born in a small village in Egypt and once fearful of dogs, Amr’s transformation is a testament to courage, curiosity, and conviction. With a background in pharmacy and a deep respect for science, Amr’s journey led him to question traditional training methods rooted in punishment and dominance. Now a vocal advocate for positive reinforcement, he discusses his challeng... | 40m 57s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | Breaking Barriers - Inclusivity in Dog Training with Neika Smessaert | In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Victoria Stilwell speaks with Neika Smessaert, a veterinary technician, certified dog trainer, and trailblazer for inclusivity within the dog training and veterinary worlds. Neika shares her journey from working in small animal clinics to becoming a vital advocate for deaf and hard-of-hearing trainers. With humor and humility, she recounts how learning ASL during the pandemic led her to mentor VSA’s first deaf student, Leah, opening the door fo... | 51m 16s | ||||||
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Chart history for Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
Peaked at #6 in Denmark, top 10 in 1 of 24 tracked markets, currently #6 in Denmark.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Canada | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Ireland | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| Norway | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Australia | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| HU | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| PT | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| CZ | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| IS | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| CH | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| PL | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| IL | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| SG | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| Finland | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| United States | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| Italy | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| Mexico | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #101 | #101 | — |
Chart Positions
24 placements across 23 markets.
Chart Positions
24 placements across 23 markets.