Victoria Stilwell on reactive dogs. A force-free guide to reactivity, trust and real life training скачать в хорошем качестве

Victoria Stilwell on reactive dogs. A force-free guide to reactivity, trust and real life training

Victoria Stilwell on Reactive Dogs, Force-Free Training and the Reactivity Zones Approach | The Yappy Hour In this episode of The Yappy Hour powered by Yappily, Nathan Dunleavy is joined by Victoria Stilwell — internationally respected dog trainer, author, educator, TV presenter of It’s Me or the Dog, and founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy. Together, they dive into one of the most important topics for modern dog guardians: living with a reactive dog. Victoria shares her compassionate Reactivity Zones Approach, a force-free framework that helps dog guardians better understand their dog’s emotional state and respond with more safety, trust, predictability and choice. They discuss what dog guardians often get wrong about reactivity, why shame can be such a huge part of the journey, and how practical tools like emergency U-turns, body blocking and reading subtle body language can make everyday life feel more manageable. This episode is essential listening for anyone supporting a reactive dog, working through dog reactivity, or looking for a more humane, real-world, force-free approach to behaviour. In this episode, we cover: What reactivity really is and what dog guardians often misunderstand Why reactive dogs are not being “bad” or “disobedient” Victoria Stilwell’s Reactivity Zones Approach The comfort zone, tolerance zone and discomfort zone explained How force-free dog training can help reactive dogs in real life Why choice and agency matter in dog behaviour How to handle triggers like dogs, bikes, prams and busy environments Tools for managing dog reactivity with kindness and clarity What resilience looks like in reactive dogs Why progress is rarely perfect — and why that is okay About Victoria Stilwell Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer, author, TV presenter, and behaviour educator known for her work in force-free dog training and behaviour. Many people will know her from It’s Me or the Dog and The Dog Academy, as well as her work through the Victoria Stilwell Academy and Positively. Learn more Find Victoria Stilwell’s resources, courses and training through: https://positively.com/ https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/ Listen to more from The Yappy Hour https://yappily.co.uk/podcast/ The Yappy Hour is powered by Yappily, the home of ethical pet businesses, expert insight and helpful conversations for dog parents and guardians. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dog guardian supporting a reactive dog.