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Victoria Stilwell was born and
raised in Wimbledon, England
and has been working as a dog
trainer in London and New York
since 1990.
Currently, Victoria can be seen
in the US, UK and over 20 other
countries worldwide in the hit
series, “It’s Me or the Dog,”
counseling families with problem
pets and solving their dogs’
behaviour problems. She has
also written a companion book
for the series, titled “It’s Me or
the Dog: How to Have the
Perfect Pet,” published by
Harper Collins and Hyperion.
Her second book, "Fat Dog Slim"
was released in the UK in
February, 2007.
In the early 1990's, Victoria
created her own successful dog-
walking company and
immediately recognized the
need for qualified professionals
to help her clients with the
training process. While
pursuing a successful acting
career (working in the West End
as well as in numerous films, TV
HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT PET
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Canine expert Victoria Stilwell shows
readers how to train their dogs out of
even the most difficult and persistent bad
behaviors. It’s Supernanny for your dog
Victoria Stilwell is one of the world’s most
recognized and respected dog trainers. As
the host of Britain’s hit television series It’s
Me or the Dog and the founder of training
schools on both sides of the Atlantic, she is
known as much for her spunky attitude as
for her caring, effective methods. Now, in
her first book, Victoria shows how to tame
even the most problematic dog. Simple,
intuitive instructions and color photographs
help dog owners not merely train their pets,
but understand them -- so when a new
issue arises, they’ll be able to adjust their
approach and nip it in the bud before it gets
out of hand. Throughout, she reminds
owners that training isn’t about imposing
their will on a dog; it’s about giving him the
tools he needs to live in the human world.
Topics include:
--Think Dog: understanding your pup --Talk
Dog: canine communication --Dog School:
basic obedience training --Dog’s Dinner:
the right diet --Accidents Will Happen:
house-training --You’ll Never Walk Alone:
exercise --Worker’s Playtime: having fun
with your dog
series, commercials and voiceovers), she expanded her focus into dog
training and behavior counseling by working with some of Britain’s most
respected positive-reinforcement dog trainers and behaviourists.
In 1999, Victoria moved to Manhattan where she co-founded Dog
Trainers of New York, a dog training and behavior modification company
working primarily with families and educating children on safe and
effective dog handling. Her unique background, personal sensitivity and
innate training skills quickly made her one of New York City’s most
sought-after dog trainers. With a particular fondness for rescue animals
in need of behavior rehabilitation, she devoted much of her time and
energy to a number of the many animal rescue organizations in New
York, serving as an advisor and giving regular seminars on the subject of
dog rescue, training and rehabilitation.
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