Speaking & Features
I love collaborating with podcasts, organizations, and events that care deeply about dogs—and the humans who love them.
I’m a certified positive dog trainer and educator specializing in fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. I've also been a dog mom to two highlyr reactive dogs. My work centers on helping overwhelmed dog guardians feel less alone, more informed, and more confident, while supporting dogs with compassion, clarity, and respect.
Through podcast interviews, guest writing, workshops, and speaking engagements, I share practical, humane approaches to behavior challenges—along with a realistic, judgment-free perspective on what it’s actually like to live with a fearful or reactive dog.
Topics I’m often invited to speak about include:
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Living with and supporting reactive or aggressive dogs
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Fear, anxiety, and the emotional lives of dogs
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What reactivity really is (and what it isn’t)
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Humane, relationship-based training approaches
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Supporting the human side of behavior challenges
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Grief, burnout, and resilience for devoted reactive dog parents
My style is warm, accessible, and grounded in both science and real-life experience. I aim to make complex behavior topics understandable without oversimplifying them—and to create conversations that leave people feeling informed, validated, and hopeful.
Below you’ll find a selection of my podcast guest appearances, guest articles, and speaking engagements. This page will continue to grow as I collaborate with more wonderful hosts, organizations, and communities.
🎙 Podcast Guest Appearances
The Pet Parent Hotline - Returning Guest
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Dog Driving You Nuts? 5 Behavior Fixes That Work
Simple behavior shifts that create real change for leash pullers, jumpers, chewers, and more.
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Is It Really Separation Anxiety? Here’s How to Know
How to tell the difference between true separation anxiety and look-alike behaviors so you can take the right next steps.
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Crate Training Without the Stress: Step by Step for Real Success
A calm, practical approach to building a positive crate routine for dogs and their humans.
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How to Pick the Right Crate for Your Dog
Guidance on choosing a safe, appropriate crate based on your dog’s needs and your home.
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The Pet Vet Exchange, A Podcast by Mella
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Reducing Stress and Reactivity in Dogs
What it means to have a reactive dog, how to change behavior, and how to support the frazzled pet parents who are working around the clock to help their dogs.
Wear Wag Repeat Podcast
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Wear Wag Repeat Podcast Episode 218: Double Feature: Rescue Dogs and Repurposed Content
Expert advice around adoptable dogs and how to set them up for success in your life.
✍️ Guest Articles
Reactive Dogs 101 – LEAP Blog
Introduction to parenting a reactive dog.
🖊️ Article Publishing Soon
My Training Journey – Victoria Stilwell's Positively Blog
Featured article on how I became a positive dog trainer.
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🎤 Speaking & Workshops
Understanding Dog Behavior – Boston Museum of Science🎤
How to tell what your dog is thinking and feeling by watching their body language.
Thriving with a Reactive Dog – Arlington Community Education🎤
This class for humans only (no dogs in class!) provides practical strategies, emotional support, and a community that understands the challenges of caring for a reactive dog.
Interested in collaborating?
If you’re a podcast host, event organizer, or organization looking for a thoughtful, compassionate voice on dog behavior, I’d love to hear from you.
Email me directly here.