E2 - Steph Taylor

In this episode, Steph Taylor speaks with Vix Lyttle, a professional dog trainer whose journey began by training her veteran neighbor’s dog and evolved into working within prison dog training and rehabilitation programs. Vix shares how her early hands-on experience led her into correctional facility dog training, where incarcerated individuals learn responsibility, emotional regulation, and life skills through working with dogs. She also discusses her experience training alongside Cesar Millan, and how those foundations shaped her approach to canine behavior, rehabilitation, and prison reentry support. This conversation explores the real challenges and impact of dog training in prisons, the role of structure and connection in rehabilitation, and how dogs can support meaningful second chances for returning citizens.In a separate conversation thread, Steph Taylor introduces EduPaws, her new dog training platform and program designed as “dog training in a box.” EduPaws makes professional dog training accessible to everyday dog owners by providing structured, step-by-step guidance that can be followed at home. Steph explains how EduPaws bridges the gap between professional training and real-world use, empowering owners with clear tools, consistency, and confidence.DogsTrainHome.comEduPaws.com