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THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES IS PLEASED TO WELCOME VICTORIA STILWELL AS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR EXPO 2017! WELCOME SESSION SPONSORED BY PETFINDER VICTORIA STILWELL SPONSORED BY MADDIE’S FUND #animalcareexpo �� 3 VICTORIA STILWELL is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series It’s Me or the Dog. Having filmed more than 110 episodes since 2005, Stilwell is able to reach audiences in more than 120 countries with her philosophy of positive training methods. She also served as a judge for Greatest American Dog on CBS and as the behavior specialist for Dogs Might Fly on Sky One. Stilwell is the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training (VSPDT), a global network of world-class positive reinforcement dog trainers. Since its launch in 2010, VSPDT has become the industry leader in the field of dog training by attracting dog trainers who share Victoria’s dedication to providing the public a brand name they can trust in humane, force-free positive training. In 2015 Victoria opened the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior, the world’s premier dog trainer educational institution, which creates new generations of positive dog trainers and enhances the future of dog training. Stilwell is the author of three best-selling books: It’s Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet, Train Your Dog Positively and The Secret Language of Dogs. A regular guest on talk shows, news broadcasts and radio programs in the U.S., Europe and Asia, Stilwell has been the recipient of multiple international awards and honors. She is the resident pet expert on CNN’s HLN and has been a regular columnist for several magazines, including The Bark, The American Dog Magazine, Dogster Magazine and Dogs Today. She has been featured in numerous journals, magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Time.com, The Oprah Magazine, Rachael Ray Every Day, MSNBC.com, Self, Shape, Daily Mail, The Sunday Times Magazine and The Sun. Her Positively Podcast series is available globally, and she serves as the executive producer of various ongoing television projects in addition to her own popular informative dog training videos series, Teacher’s Pet and Ask Victoria; the critically-acclaimed Arson Dogs and Guardians of the Night series; various premium dog-related web video series; and other content on YouTube and the Positively Media Center platform. Stilwell is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes. She is the executive director of the Victoria Stilwell Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization committed to providing financial assistance and dog training expertise to small rescue shelters and assistance to dog organizations that practice positive training methods. A co-founder of the national Dog Bite Prevention conference series, she also serves on the advisory boards for DogTV, Dognition, RedRover and Canine Assistants. BOOK SIGNING BY VICTORIA STILWELL! After her keynote speech at the Expo Welcome Session, Victoria will be signing copies of her latest book, The Secret Language of Dogs: Unlocking the Canine Mind for a Happier Pet, which reveals how to both interpret and “speak” the hidden language of dogs. This book is your guide to understanding your pooch, communicating effectively, strengthening your bond, and helping dogs learn in the most effective way possible so they feel confident navigating the human world with success. Purchase the book and meet the author outside of the exhibit hall immediately following the Welcome Session at 5:30 p.m. VICTORIA STILWELL ENTERPRISES, LLC DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR VICTORIA’S INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE AT THE WELCOME SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 9, IN THE GRAND BALLROOM.


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