# The Science of Predictability: Dr. Stewart Hilliard on Animal Welfare & The Trained State

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Published: 2026-03-26T13:00:00+00:00
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Join our Skool community now at: https://www.skool.com/happygoluckydogtraining Stay updated with all things Doggie Stoic & Happy Go Lucky by checking out our newsletter at: https://www.doggiestoic.com/ In this episode of the Doggie Stoic podcast, we sit down with Dr. Stewart Hilliard, a "glorified dog trainer" who has spent decades with a foot in both the worlds of professional dog training and behavioral science. With extensive experience training dogs for both the military and pet owners, Dr. Hilliard offers a profound look into the intersection of empirical observation and the practical sculpting of canine behavior.

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