Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
World-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell (It’s Me or the Dog) talks pet topics, answers fan questions, and gives dog training and behavior advice.
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- Andrew Hale2 eps
- Helen St. Pierre1 ep
- Melissa McCue-McGrath1 ep
Also: Steve Dale, Jo Pay, Yaz Porritt, Beverly Cuddy, Sindhoor Pangal, Daniel Shaw, Kamal Fernandez, Malena DeMartini, Kristina Spaulding, Patricia McConnell, Irith Bloom, Vanessa Woods, Gina Phairas, Veronica Boutelle
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- 🇺🇸United States · Pets & AnimalsHOME#27143K to 758K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Pets & Animals#851K to 268K
- 🇩🇰DK · Pets & Animals#217K to 90K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Pets & Animals#137.9K to 42K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Pets & Animals#255.6K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
246K to 1.3M🎙 Weekly cadence·227 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
493K to 2.6M🇺🇸58%🇬🇧21%🇩🇰7%+7 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
271K to 1.4M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/20/26 | The Work of the RSPCA with David Bowles | 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 profess... | 1h 05m 13s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Senior Dogs, Dementia, and Brain Games with Kay Attwood | 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 hel... | 47m 03s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | A Growing Concern for the Welfare of Dogs at Crufts with Yaz Porritt | 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 ... | 1h 10m 11s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | habituationstress coping skills+4 | Irith Bloom | Help! Stop ReactivityPositively.com+1 | — | habituationanimal training+5 | — | 52m 13s | ||
| 8/18/26 | canine cognitionpuppy training+3 | Vanessa Woods | Duke Puppy KindergartenDuke K9 Cognition+3 | — | canine intelligencepuppy kindergarten+3 | — | 1h 02m 25s | ||
| 8/4/26 | dog training businessprofessional growth+3 | Gina PhairasVeronica Boutelle | DogbizPositively.com+1 | — | dog trainingbusiness strategies+3 | — | 1h 04m 05s | ||
| 7/21/26 | learned helplessnesslearned control+4 | Kristina Spaulding | Victoria Stilwell Academy | — | learned helplessnessdog training+4 | — | 56m 44s | ||
| 7/7/26 | dog behaviormystery novel+3 | Patricia McConnell | Ridglan BeaglesAway to Me | — | dog traininganimal behavior+3 | — | 1h 04m 31s | ||
| 6/23/26 | supportive walkingdog behavior+3 | Andrew Hale | — | — | supportive walkingdog training+3 | — | 50m 56s | ||
| 6/9/26 | separation anxietycanine behavior+3 | Malena DeMartini | Malena DeMartini's WebsiteCSAT Certification Program+1 | — | separation anxietydog training+3 | — | 1h 03m 53s | ||
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| 5/26/26 | dog trainingwomen in industry+3 | Melissa McCue-McGrath | Melissa McCuma McGrath's WebsiteAmazon+1 | — | dog trainermisogyny+3 | — | 1h 07m 49s | ||
| 3/24/26 | end-of-life caresenior pets+3 | Helen St. Pierre | Old Dogs Go to Helen | — | end-of-life caresenior pets+3 | — | 56m 55s | ||
| 3/17/26 | humane dog trainingshock collars+4 | Steve Dale | Ask the Dog | — | dog trainingshock collars+3 | — | 57m 11s | ||
| 3/10/26 | puppy trainingsocialization+3 | Jo Pay | Jig | border collie | puppy socializationdog training+3 | — | 52m 15s | ||
| 3/3/26 | dog trainingsupportive walking+4 | Andrew Hale | — | — | dog trainingsupportive walking+3 | — | 51m 55s | ||
| 2/24/26 | canine pain managementnutrition in dogs+5 | Yaz Porritt | Crufts | — | canine healthpain management+6 | — | 54m 02s | ||
| 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 52s | ||
| 2/3/26 | canine behaviortrauma-informed care+3 | Daniel Shaw | psychologyneuroscience | — | canine behaviortrauma-informed care+5 | — | 52m 31s | ||
| 1/27/26 | multi-dog householdsdog behavior+3 | Kamal Fernandez | The Dog AcademyDogs Might Fly | — | multi-dog householdsdog behavior+3 | — | 1h 01m 42s | ||
| 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 | ||||||
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Chart history for Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast
Peaked at #2 in Denmark, top 10 in 5 of 32 tracked markets, currently #2 in Denmark.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| IS | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Finland | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| HU | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| South Korea | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| CZ | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Australia | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| Spain | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| United States | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| TW | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| Italy | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| Norway | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| IS | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| Ireland | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| PT | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| Finland | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| PL | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| Denmark | — | #73 | #73 | — |
Chart Positions
32 placements across 25 markets.
Chart Positions
32 placements across 25 markets.