The Founder
Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer, TV personality and author best known as the star of the hit TV series It’s Me or the Dog, reaching audiences in over 100 countries. Often appearing in the worldwide media, Stilwell is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior, is the Editor-In-Chief of Positively.com and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world’s premier global network of positive reinforcement dog trainers.
The Philosophy
Both the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior and VSPDT – Victoria’s international network of licensed force-free positive trainers – are built on the belief that if we are able to educate, engage and empower people, we can succeed in our mission of changing dogs’ lives positively. Victoria founded VSPDT to promote the Positively ideals while helping like-minded positive trainers’ businesses grow, and now the Academy assists in that global effort.
The Curriculum
The Academy curriculum, designed by Victoria Stilwell and her team, draws from scientifically-based positive reinforcement dog training methods and includes a powerful combination of in-person training, online learning and an industry-leading mentorship program. This comprehensive program of instruction prepares students for successful dog training careers by focusing on dog expertise in addition to essential interpersonal skills & business smarts.
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