It is intuitive, perhaps even obvious, that traumatized dogs carry more stress than their emotionally typical counterparts. But just how...

"To Helena, foster child, soul without comparison, and deserving of praise." Malta, c 200 AD It is considered by many to be a...

Do traumatized dogs just need high energy activities, firm boundaries, and lots of obedience? All right dog friends, it’s myth-slaying...

In the wake of the pandemic, a remarkable trend has emerged across the globe: a surge in dog ownership. While many industries experienced...

London Ontario's Leash Laws May Surprise You. It can be confusing to keep track of where you can and can't bring your do... and how. Here...

Thunderous noise is a terrifying thing to many dogs. It's that time of the year! For many dogs, the sound of thunder or fireworks can be...

Healing vs Heeling If you're navigating the delicate path of supporting a dog living with the effects of trauma, you know firsthand how...

BAT is a process not a product. While Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) has soared in popularity as a school of thought in dog training...

“Aside from basic life signs...there is no way to know how much, if any of her, will come back." On the night of the final big snowfall...

Effective, empowering, humane …and controversial. When it comes to addressing behavior issues in dogs, especially with so many of them...

They are charismatic, forceful, and save the hardest dogs with miraculous quick-fixes. And it's all a sham. In the world of dog training,...

What the ancients had to say about dog training will surprise you. Xenophon, the Athenian philosopher and historian, lived in the 5th and...

3 years ago a large aggressive ex street dog bit me in the face. It changed my life. I had recently left a mundane career in the...

"...then my dog brought fury down upon the helpless birds..." Recently a new graduate asked our alumni group for suggestions on helping...

Confession: I used to be one of those dog trainers who believed that harnesses caused pulling. Back then, I thought that my clients' dogs...

When Can I start Training my Puppy? The short answer to the question is: as soon as you bring them home! While we want to keep training...

I am certain: if you are bringing a new puppy into your life you are concerned about preventing behavior and emotional issues. With so...

For Immediate Release March 2nd, 2022 London Ontario. World-renowned pet behavior expert and Animal Planet TV star Victoria Stilwell is...

Your dog should get some training several times per week even if just to practice what they already know. Training sessions are short and...

If you have trained with me or seen me on social media you may have heard me reference my "12 Basic Behaviors" before. But just what are...