Animal Behavior Expert & Dog Trainer; Creator of "It's Me or the Dog"; Author of "Train Your Dog Positively"

Atlanta, GA, USA
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Victoria Stilwell Biography

Victoria Stilwell is a dog trainer, author, and television personality known for her expertise in animal behavior and positive reinforcement dog training. Stilwell began her career in pet training after founding a dog-walking company, where she identified the need for qualified professionals to assist clients with training. While also pursuing acting in London's West End and appearing in films, television series, commercials, and voiceovers, she expanded her focus to dog training by learning from leading positive-reinforcement trainers and behaviorists in Britain. After relocating to the United States, Stilwell co-founded several dog training companies along the East Coast.

Stilwell has appeared as a pet behavior expert and producer on international television series including "Dogs Might Fly" on Sky TV, "Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs" on Smithsonian Channel, and "Greatest American Dog" on CBS. She is best known as the star and creator of the dog training television show "It's Me or the Dog." The show, originally produced for Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and later airing on Animal Planet in the United States, has been broadcast in more than 200 countries and includes over 150 original episodes. "It's Me or the Dog" has received multiple honors, including Genesis Award nominations and a People's Choice Award nomination.

Stilwell advocates for positive reinforcement-based dog training methods, emphasizing humane approaches over traditional techniques that use pain, fear, or intimidation. She is the author of five books: "It's Me or the Dog – How to Have the Perfect Pet," "Fat Dog Slim," "Train Your Dog Positively," "The Secret Language of Dogs," and "The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy." Stilwell is a regular columnist for several magazines and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Magazine, and Rachael Ray Everyday.

A frequent guest on talk shows, news broadcasts, and radio programs in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Stilwell was named Dog Trainer of the Year at the Purina ProPlan Dog Awards and received the Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award. She co-founded the national Dog Bite Prevention conference series, serves as a National Ambassador for the American Humane Association, and sits on the advisory boards of RedRover, DogTV, and Canine Assistants. Stilwell also established the Victoria Stilwell Foundation, a charity supporting assistance dog organizations with funding and training expertise.

Stilwell is the editor-in-chief of the Positively.com website, founder and president of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and CEO of the Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training network. She has developed the Victoria Stilwell Academy into a comprehensive training program, offering in-person intensives in Atlanta to equip trainers with practical skills in dog behavior. Her "Positively Dog Training" podcast explores topics such as canine cognition, behavior, and the gut-brain connection, contributing to the field of animal behavior education and dog training.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/12/2026.

Victoria Stilwell Speaking Topics

  • How Dogs View the World

  • The Future of Dog Training

Victoria Stilwell Videos

Victoria Stilwell talks modern dog training

Victoria Stilwell talks modern dog training

Victoria Stilwell Reveals 3 Secret Dog Training Tips! | It's Me or The Dog

Victoria Stilwell Reveals 3 Secret Dog Training Tips! | It's Me or The Dog

Welcome to It's Me or the Dog (With Victoria Stilwell)

Welcome to It's Me or the Dog (With Victoria Stilwell)

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Victoria Stilwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How Dogs View the World and The Future of Dog Training. The estimated speaking fee range to book Victoria Stilwell for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Victoria Stilwell generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cesar Millan, Jackson Galaxy, Mariana Tosca, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald and Elayne Boosler. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Victoria Stilwell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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