Reactivity Zones Approach with Victoria Stilwell and Jo Pay
6th June 2026

Join Victoria Stilwell and Jo Pay, two dog training experts with 30+ years of experience, for a professional deep dive into how to prevent reactive behaviour with effective puppy raising and the Reactivity Zones Approach™—a force-free, practical method that helps dogs and their people thrive in real-world situations.
Move beyond desensitisation and counter conditioning and learn how to build genuine comfort, resilience, and confidence—whether you’re supporting a reactive dog or raising a resilient pup.

The Reactivity Zones Approach™

A Paradigm Shift for Professional Dog Trainers and Behaviour Consultants.
Empower your clients to navigate the unpredictable world of reactivity!

Are you a dog training or behaviour professional who refuses to compromise on welfare—yet regularly works with clients that struggle with their dog’s reactivity? Are you looking for methods that move beyond DS/CC protocols and are easier to utilize in the real world? If so, this seminar is for you!

Jo Pay and Victoria Stilwell have teamed up to help you tackle the challenging and unpredictable world of reactivity, offering a comprehensive new way forward.

• Prevent Reactivity before it starts: Jo shares her proactive, real-world strategies for raising social, resilient and confident puppies from the very start.
• A flexible new treatment model: Victoria introduces the innovative Reactivity Zones Approach (RZA), a flexible and practical alternative to standard protocols. RZA equips trainers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate everyday challenges their clients and dogs face—busy streets, strangers, and other dogs—without relying on perfect timing, flawless set ups or complex instructions.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by stalled progress, fragile results, or overwhelmed clients, this seminar offers the information and breakthroughs you’ve been waiting for. Grounded in science, fuelled by compassion and packed with practical tools and methods, Jo and Victoria will help you create lasting real-world change, for the dogs and people that need it most.

When: Sat 6th June 8.30am – 4pm
Where: The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB
Full price tickets cost £120. There are discounts available for booking early, for VSPDT trainers and VSA Graduates. Discount codes at the bottom of this page.

What do you need to know about this venue?
On site parking.
Accessible venue
Refreshments provided, you will need to bring your own lunch. There is a lovely café on site that you can use if you fancy.
Train Stations in Wigan:
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/wigan-north-western/
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/wigan-wallgate/

Discount Codes:
Early Bird: EARLY (this expires on 01/03/2026)
VSPDT Trainers: VSPDT
VSA Grads: VSA