Changing the Industry One Sign at a Time with Leah Bornstein and Neika Smessaert

Podcast: Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell Podcast · Victoria Stilwell

Opublikowano: 2025-05-27

We’re keeping it light this summer with episodes every other week so you can stay inspired without missing the sunshine. This powerful and eye-opening episode explores accessibility, empathy, and innovation in the dog training industry. Victoria is joined by VSA graduate and trailblazer Leah Bornstein, who shares her journey as a Deaf dog trainer and founder of Born to Be Dog Training. Alongside her are her interpreter Katie Fusilier and longtime collaborator Neika Smessaert, who helped make Leah’s training journey more inclusive—and ultimately life-changing for both of them. Together, they discuss the value of...