Canine Scholars Behavioral Training Center

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Positively and the Victoria Stilwell Academy have announced that registration is now open to the public for the International Dog Behavior Conference which - for the first time ever - will be held online rather than in-person. For the past six years, Positively, VSPDT and the Victoria Stilwell Academy have hosted the National Dog Behavior Conference in the UK. It's always one of our absolute favorite times of the year, not [...]

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Victoria pays a visit to her dogs' veterinarian, Dr. Duffy Jones of Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital in Atlanta. A discussion about the latest news about pets being able to contract or carry COVID-19, the benefits of curbside veterinary service, and how to make effective use of the rise in telemedicine. Also, how to keep your pets healthy during health scare lockdowns, as well as the usual pet health issues during the springtime allergy season and [...]

So many good questions. About how to socialize puppies. About whether to go to dog parks. So few good answers. But here's a perspective that I hope is helpful: Risk management. It's all about risk management. FOR PUPPIES what are the risks if you have a puppy and can't follow the usual guidelines for socializing your puppy? What are the risks if you do? We all know the risks by now of not following the advice about [...]

Victoria and Aly talk about how to be more effective when learning and working from home. Social distancing is the thing these days, but how do we keep from going nuts and what are the best practices to stay productive and efficient when working or learning from home. Dealing with the social aspect of isolation. Aly shares some top tips for how to be productive while staying home, including staying engaged and avoiding passivity. The [...]