Awareness Day 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 rescue and 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).
Click here to continue reading about Victoria on her website.