Healing Through Training - What Dogs Teach Us with Shane Hartshorn

We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine. In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode, Victoria catches up with her longtime friend and colleague Shane Hartshorn , a VSA graduate, VSPDT, and one of the behind-the-scenes heroes of The Dog Academy . From wrinkled green shirts and sweaty filming days to profound reflections on positive reinforcement, Shane shares his inspiring journey from corporate training to canine behavior. He opens up about the impact his beloved dog Bertie had on his transition to humane, science-based methods and how encountering VSPDT Gemma Ibbotson changed everything. Victoria and Shane passionately discuss the dangerous persistence of punitive tools like shock and prong collars, the need for regulation in the industry, and the power of teaching empathy—especially to kids. The episode closes with a celebration of dogs' resilience, the joys of support training on set, and the profound bond between people and their dogs. It's a touching and motivating listen for anyone who believes dogs deserve better. To learn more about Shane, visit K9 Education or follow him on Instagram .

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Healing Through Training - What Dogs Teach Us with Shane Hartshorn is an episode from Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast by Victoria Stilwell.

This episode is 53:13 long.

This episode was published on Jun 10, 2025.

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