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Enlightened Pet Behavior PodcastReactivity with Julianna DeWillems, an EncoreThank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can...
2025-09-3055 min
The Co-Regulated K-9s PodcastEp. 20: The Overlooked Solution to Most Behavior Challenges with Juliana DeWillemsWhen your dog struggles with problem behaviors, it can feel overwhelming. But what if the solution didn’t always require more training—and instead started with something simpler?
In this episode, I’m joined by Juliana DeWillems, Certified Dog Trainer, Behavior Consultant, and founder of JW Dog Training. Juliana is also the author of Manage It! Hacks for Improving Your Dog’s Behavior, a faculty member at the Karen Pryor Academy, and her expertise has been featured in National Geographic and Forbes.
Together, we dive into: ✨ What “management” really means (and why it’s not just a tempo...
2025-09-221h 00
The Alimond ShowJuliana DeWillems - Building Trust, Not Dominance: A New Approach to Dog BehaviorStruggling with your dog's behavior doesn't mean your furry friend is being stubborn, dominant, or spiteful. According to Juliana DeWillems, founder of JW Dog Training and Behavior Consulting, your dog is simply doing their best in a human world they weren't designed for.Juliana reveals how her journey from animal science student to professional dog trainer taught her that positive reinforcement isn't just more effective than traditional methods—it transforms the entire human-canine relationship. "When you are bringing a living being into your home, coming at it from a positive perspective is what helps strengthen your bond, ve...
2025-08-2125 min
Animal Training AcademyJuliana DeWillems: Beyond Training - How Management Shapes Behavior [Episode 258]In the second part of our conversation with Juliana DeWillems - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, faculty member at the Karen Pryor Academy, and author of Manage It! - we dive headfirst into a topic often overlooked in our industry: management. Juliana unpacks why management is more than just a stopgap solution and how it can serve as a powerful, proactive, and compassionate tool for behavior change. Drawing from the content of her book and years of hands-on experience, Juliana walks us through how antecedent arrangement, environmental adjustments, and unmet needs shape the behaviors we see - and h...
2025-07-1455 min
Animal Training AcademyJuliana DeWillems: Finding Fulfillment and Avoiding Burnout in Dog Training [Episode 256]In this first installment of a two-part conversation, we welcome Juliana DeWillems - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, and founder of JW Dog Training - for a deeply honest and empowering discussion. Juliana shares her unique journey into the world of animal training - from event planning at a humane society to discovering her calling through fostering rambunctious adolescent dogs. Unlike many, Juliana entered the field without first navigating aversive methods, drawn instinctively to positive reinforcement by both curiosity and compassion. We also explore: ✅ What burnout looked and felt like fo...
2025-06-1658 min
Believe in DogHoliday Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Dog Behavior Challenges (For the Holidays & Beyond!) with Juliana DeWillemsHoliday Giving Campaign: Let’s help Cara Achterberg (Episode 75) provide her newest book Who Will Let the Dogs Out: Stories & Solutions for FREE to America’s shelters and rescues!
What If you could solve your dog’s biggest behavior challenge TODAY? Dog trainer Juliana DeWillems says that while immediate results usually aren’t possible in dog training – they can be when we use management techniques.
In her new book Manage It! Hacks for Improving Your Dog’s Behavior, Juliana shares how us Pet Parents can easily solve many of our dog’s behavior challenges by chan...
2024-12-0259 minEnlightened Pet Behavior PodcastManage It: Hacks to Improve Your Dog's Behavior with Juliana DeWillemsJuliana DeWillems is a Certified Dog Trainer and Dog Behavior Consultant, and the owner of JW Dog Training in the Washington, D.C. area. She also serves as a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, teaching trainers about the principles of behavior science and clicker training. When she is not training private clients or teaching her KPA students, Juliana works with brands and media outlets to educate the public about dog training and behavior. In the spirit of educating dog guardians, Juliana is the author of the book Manage It! Hacks for Improving Your Dog's Behavior.
2024-10-0125 min
The Pet Vet Exchange Podcast116. How Do You Train Your Dog? - Juliana DeWillemsJuliana DeWillems, owner of JW Dog Training and overall dog training guru, joins us to talk about all things behavior. Our host asks the silly questions on our mind so you don't have to!
2024-06-0528 min
The Brilliant Dog PodDog Social Media with Abbey Johnson & Juliana DeWillemsIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:
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Juliana DeWillems KPA-CTP, CDBC, CBCC, TAGTeach Level-1 (she/her)- https://www.jwdogtraining.com/about- https://www.instagram.com/jwdogtraining
Contact Juliana at:info@jwdogtraining.com
Abbey Johnson CPDT-KA, FDM (she/her)- PawsitiveFutures.com- http://instagram.com/the_positive_chihuahuas
2024-05-071h 18
I Let The Dogs OutEp: 18 - Small Dog Love With Juliana DeWillems, KPA CTP, CDBC from JW Dog Training & BehaviourWhat's up party people! Where my small dogs at??Today we are chatting with Juliana DeWilliems, a certified dog behaviour consultant, and trainer.Juliana is the owner of JW Dog Training & Behaviour and is here to chat with us about all things small dogs, and the importance of training your pup, regardless of their size!Make sure to go give them a follow at @jwdogtraining** This podcast is meant for general information and consumption. If you have a dog who is exhibiting behavioural concerns please contact a certified professional.
2022-03-2920 min
Telltail DogEpisode 25: You Don't Have a Demon in Your Home: Discussing Puppies with Juliana DeWillemsCertified Trainer Juliana DeWillems of JW Dog Training is back, joining Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to talk puppies and what behaviors are totally normal and what behaviors need some help. We go over chewing/nipping, socialization, and potty training and how early training can help deter leash reactivity in adolescent dogs.
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2021-07-0934 min
Telltail DogEpisode 24: Just the Facts: A Trainer's Journey with Juliana DeWillemsCertified Trainer Juliana DeWillems of JW Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a dog trainer, why and how she started JW Dog Training, and why she considers certifications important to the industry while holding four of her own.
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