
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
by Victoria Stilwell
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Estimated from 29 chart positions in 29 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · Pets & Animals#6300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Pets & Animals#25100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Pets & Animals#29100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Pets & Animals#5630K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Pets & Animals#1235K to 30K
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465K to 1.5M🎙 ~2x weekly·219 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
930K to 3M🇦🇺33%🇬🇧10%🇺🇸10%+26 more - Active Followers
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279K to 900K
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From 11 epsHost
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Recent episodes
Unlocking Supportive Walking with Andrew Hale
Jun 23, 2026
50m 52s
An in-depth look at separation anxiety with Malena DeMartini
Jun 9, 2026
1h 03m 50s
Misadventures of the Okayest Dog Trainer and Misogyny in the Dog Training Industry with Melissa McCue-McGrath
May 26, 2026
1h 07m 49s
Giving Dogs a Good End with Helen St. Pierre
Mar 24, 2026
56m 52s
Shock Collars, Ask the Dog, and Advances in Veterinary Medicine with Steve Dale
Mar 17, 2026
57m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/26 | ![]() Unlocking Supportive Walking with Andrew Hale | Andrew Hale joins Victoria to explore supportive walking and practical strategies for understanding and managing dogs' behavior in challenging environments. They answer listener’s questions and discuss creating supportive and individualized environments for dogs and their owners, to build connection, communication, and trust for better outcomes. Create your free Positively account here. Launch or level up your career as a professional dog trainer with the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Learn mo... | 50m 52s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() An in-depth look at separation anxiety with Malena DeMartini✨ | separation anxietycanine behavior+3 | Malena DeMartini | Malena DeMartini's WebsiteCSAT Certification Program+1 | — | separation anxietydog training+3 | — | 1h 03m 50s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Misadventures of the Okayest Dog Trainer and Misogyny in the Dog Training Industry with Melissa McCue-McGrath✨ | dog trainingwomen in industry+3 | Melissa McCue-McGrath | Melissa McCuma McGrath's WebsiteAmazon+1 | — | dog trainermisogyny+3 | — | 1h 07m 49s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Giving Dogs a Good End with Helen St. Pierre✨ | 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 | ![]() Shock Collars, Ask the Dog, and Advances in Veterinary Medicine with Steve Dale✨ | humane dog trainingshock collars+4 | Steve Dale | Ask the Dog | — | dog trainingshock collars+3 | — | 57m 08s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Puppy Socialization with Jo Pay✨ | puppy trainingsocialization+3 | Jo Pay | Jig | border collie | puppy socializationdog training+3 | — | 52m 12s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Supportive Walking and Threat Circuits with Andrew Hale✨ | dog trainingsupportive walking+4 | Andrew Hale | — | — | dog trainingsupportive walking+3 | — | 51m 52s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Understanding Canine Pain with Yaz Porritt✨ | canine pain managementnutrition in dogs+5 | Yaz Porritt | Crufts | — | canine healthpain management+6 | — | 53m 59s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() The Battle Over Conformation with Beverley Cuddy✨ | dog breedinghealth assessments+3 | Beverly Cuddy | Innate Health Assessment | — | dog breedinghealth assessments+3 | — | 1h 07m 27s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() India’s Free-Living Dogs in Crisis - Sindhoor Pangal✨ | free-living dogsanimal welfare+3 | Sindhoor Pangal | — | India | free-living dogsIndia+3 | — | 1h 00m 49s | |
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| 2/3/26 | ![]() Trauma-Informed Care with Daniel Shaw✨ | canine behaviortrauma-informed care+3 | Daniel Shaw | psychologyneuroscience | — | canine behaviortrauma-informed care+5 | — | 52m 28s | |
| 1/27/26 | ![]() Multi-Dog Households with Kamal Fernandez✨ | 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 | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | ![]() Ethics in the Spotlight - Reforming Dog Shows from Within with Yaz Porritt | In this episode, Victoria reconnects with Yaz Porritt to discuss the uncomfortable truths behind what they witnessed at Crufts 2025. They begin by acknowledging the backlash they’ve received for attending and supporting the event, despite their intentions to promote ethical training and welfare-centered education. Yaz shares how her Your Dog’s Pain Diary is being used by both pet parents and professionals to identify hidden pain, setting the stage for the broader conversation about canine wel... | 50m 22s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 | ![]() Secrets of The Bad Dog Academy | Victoria opens the episode by introducing the talented cast of trainers from The Bad Dog Academy, sharing how the show has taken off across the UK—and beyond—for its honest, emotional approach to training. Kamal reflects on how the show felt like something truly special from the start, allowing space for deep vulnerability in the human-dog bond. Sean emphasizes how emotionally intense the work is, even comparing it to the pressure of playing professional rugby. Jo shares how surprised she was... | 58m 44s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 | ![]() The Gut-Brain Connection with Kari Bastyr | In this groundbreaking episode, Victoria welcomes Kari Bastyr—a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN) through the Feed Real Institute, certified behavior consultant, and gluten detection dog trainer—to explore the powerful link between canine nutrition, behavior, and emotional well-being. With certifications from the IAABC and VSPDT, and professional memberships with O.D.O.R. Service Dogs, the Pet Professional Guild, and the Animal Behavior Society, Kari brings both science-backed... | 51m 39s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | ![]() Forensic Breakthroughs with Jim Crosby | In this gripping episode, Victoria chats with Jim Crosby—former police officer, canine behavior expert, and forensic investigator—about the heartbreaking and vital work of understanding fatal dog attacks. Jim opens up about his transition from law enforcement to animal behavior and being one of the only experts to combine behavioral science with crime scene investigation. From dogfighting raids to fatality cases, Jim shares powerful stories of real dogs, real outcomes, and real evidence, emph... | 59m 09s | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | ![]() Unleashing Success - Jamie Diaz’s Journey to Dog Training Stardom | In this episode, Victoria Stilwell welcomes Jamie Diaz, founder of Dynamite Dog Training and a rising star in the dog training world. Jamie shares her journey from starting her Florida-based training business to building a massive online following by showcasing real-time, authentic dog training content. She discusses the challenges of working in an industry often dominated by outdated methods, her strategies for creating meaningful content, and the impact of social media on dog training educa... | 48m 01s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
32 placements across 29 markets.
Chart Positions
32 placements across 29 markets.
