Confessions of a Dog Trainer
By Bethany Johnson
Confessions of a Dog TrainerMar 29, 2021
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Whenever I get asked how I became a dog trainer, these are the things I want to say. There are many different paths to becoming a trainer and I'm hopeful that by hearing Kait and I talk about our experience, it will help you feel encouraged on your path.
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Owner Coaching: Resource Guarding & Management In The Home
This episode is filled with so many great things:
- owner reassurance - a lot of times we just need some reassurance that we're doing all the things
- reactivity towards cats/prey drive
- resource guarding in the home
- dog personalities and how that effects training
- multi-home dynamics
- a real talk about what it's like to manage dogs
- a reminder about celebrating the small stuff
Big thank you to Daniella for doing this episode with me. Keep up the great work with Mia - she's so lucky to have you and Grace.
I'm really enjoying talking with owners doing amazing things with their dogs. Message me on Instagram @walkingdogtraining to let me know what you think about the episode. I love hearing from you.
Owner Coaching: Reactivity In The Home
In this episode I talk with Robin about:
- reactivity in the home
- why place instead of couch time?
- E Collar and prey drive
- what to do when your dog starts reacting
- coming up with a game plan
I hope what we share is helpful or you! BIG thank you to the owners who are doing this with me - grateful for you! Message me on Instagram to let me know if you have any questions
Owner Coaching: PREY DRIVE with CATS - how do we work through it?
Listen in to a coaching session with an owner who is struggling with prey drive around cats and rough play with another dog. This was so much fun and I'm so hopeful it will be helpful for you to hear how I coach an owner through problem behaviors. Let me know what you think! - Bethany
Thank you to Robyn for doing this with me!
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My food issues & dog training - the SIMILARITIES
This episode is all about the similarities between my issues with food and dog training. I've always struggled with food and trying to figure out what kind of food/meals/snacks are right for me - which foods I should add to my "bad food" list. I'm always hopeful that by sharing things like this, you'll be able to relate and look at things with a new perspective.
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Q&A LIVE episode
In this episode we talk a lot about E Collar training, how I deal with hate online and so much more. I hope it's helpful! - Bethany
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Disordered Eating and Dogs
This morning I had an A-HA moment when talking with my nutritionist. I've been struggling a bit when it comes to food stuff, and I feel like it is all so relatable to dog training. We all have our off days, but what about those moments that feel like a set back? The reactive walk after weeks of so much progress?
Is it truly a setback? Or something else?
In this episode I talk about food and how it all comes back to you amazing owners trying to do all the things, ALL the time.
I hope it's the reminder you needed to hear today. We're in this together!
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Q & A Epidisode
Hey everybody! In this episode I'm answering some questions that you have asked me.
How do you stay motivated? I have ADD too.
Does my dog need to wait for permission to get off place if he got on it by himself?
My dog seems scared when first working with the E Collar. Advice?
Can you help me pick out a dog breed that's right for me?
Is your job 24/7 or can you make time for a social life?
And some other q's that I hope will be helpful!
How to find the right trainer for you and more! A chat with Kait from KANE9 Dog Training
I'm so excited to share another episode with my very good friend Kait from KANE9 Dog Training. We are talking all about how to be the kind of owner a trainer would love to work with AND how to find the right trainer for you. I hope this is helpful!
Self Care and Dog Training with Kaitlin from KANE9 Dog Training
The Perfect Owner
FAQ: How To Become A Dog Trainer
Your Dog Doesn’t Need This Training ... Until He Does
Will this training change my dog’s personality?
All Things Dog with Meg
My Half Naked Truth
Becoming Mindful with Food and Social Media
Business Advice w/ Joe (my dad)
Are you willing to suck before you are amazing at something?
What to do when you get frustrated with your dog: my top tips!
Sometimes I Have No Idea What I’m Doing
2019: The Year I Embraced Discomfort
Dogs, Wine and Everything Else
Anxious Dogs and The E Collar
Maybe My Story Is My Purpose
I Feel Pretty
Girl Wash Your Face
Talking with Angie
Shame Cannot Survive Being Spoken // Brene Brown //
Lola and Balanced Training
I’m exhausted, but I love it.
Unhappy Client Continued
Dog + E Collar = Love
Puppy Lou and Why I Embraced Vulnerability ❤️
Why I really love to work out...and it’s not for that booty
My biggest takeaway from my trip to Canada
Canada and the antisocial part of my life ❤️
Chatting with my Dad! ❤️
5 questions, 5 minutes!
The Dog/Owner relationship...are we being selfish?
