WoofStock Special Guest
Victoria Stilwell

Born and raised in Wimbledon, England, Victoria Stilwell is one of the world’s most recognized and respected dog trainers.

She is best known for her role as the host of Animal Planet's hit TV series It's Me or the Dog, through which she is able to share her insight and passion for positive, reward-based dog training and as a judge on CBS's Greatest American Dog. By reaching audiences in over 30 countries, Stilwell helps counsel families on their pet problems.

She also remains committed to helping the cause of animal rescueand is heavily involved with rescue groups around the world including Paws Atlanta, Stray fromthe Heart (NYC), Hong Kong Dog Rescue and Greyhound Rescue of West England.  She supports the Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project, Jana Kohl and the Waterside Action Group to increase awareness of the horrific practice of puppy mills globally.  She has worked as a volunteer adoption counselor for the ASPCA, and her dog-related writings have been published in numerous magazines and journals including The New York Times, Dog World, Dogs Today, USA Today, Psychology Today and The Sun (UK).  Stilwell is a regular columnist for Dog World, American Dog and Dogs Today magazines.  She has appeared on countless talk shows, news broadcasts and radio shows in theUS, Europe and Asia as a dog- training expert. Victoria is certified by the Animal Behavior and Training Associates and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).

Please visit Victoria on her website at www.victoriastilwell.com
and at WoofStock on September 20.

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Ms. Stilwell will be hosting a booksigning of her book at WoofStock from 12 pm to 1 pm!!

Victoria’s first book, It’s Me or the Dog:  How to Have the Perfect Pet is the ultimate guide to understanding your dog and building a balanced relationship based on trust and respect.  By clearly and concisely laying out her general philosophies on dog training and then delving into more detail on some of the most common dog behavior issues, Victoria effectively provides a roadmap readers can follow to emulate her world-renowned, wildly successful dog training techniques and tame even the most problematic dog.  Simple, intuitive instructions and stunning color photography 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.  Central to her philosophy is that in order to truly understand and effectively communicate with your dog, you must first learn to Think Dog and see the world from their point of view – only then can the bond between dog and owner truly be based on constructive discipline, mutual respect and love.