You Know What I Mean?

In this episode, Bethany and Kait catch up in the most them way possible — starting with birthday dinners, chef experiences, and a suspiciously expensive antique basket… and somehow ending up in a conversation about identity, business evolution, and the parts of life we don’t share online.They talk about:Why Instagram feels like dating in the early stagesThe weird pressure to buy something in antique storesThe difference between how life looks vs. how it actually feelsQuestioning your business (even when it’s going well)Outgrowing things you once loved — and what to do with thatThe reality of dog ownership that no one prepares you forAnd the nuanced, sometimes uncomfortable conversations around training, responsibility, and making hard decisionsThis episode is funny, honest, a little all over the place — and also the kind of conversation that makes you feel less alone in whatever “messy middle” you’re in right now.Because sometimes everything looks good on the outside…but you’re still figuring things out behind the scenes.You know what we mean.

In this episode of You Know What I Mean, Kait and Bethany catch up on everything from life updates to the weird things that pop into your brain when you’re a dog trainer.What starts as a casual conversation quickly turns into one of those classic “you know what I mean” episodes - the kind where the topic changes every few minutes but somehow all makes sense by the end.They talk about strange recurring dreams, funny travel moments, the realities of working with dogs and owners, and the weird little thoughts that start showing up when you’re in your 30s trying to figure life out.Along the way they get into:The difference between anxious dogs and pushy dogsThe funny and frustrating things owners saySocial media pressure in the dog training worldThe things trainers sometimes feel insecure aboutAnd the random conversations that only happen between friends who’ve known each other a long timeIt’s honest, a little chaotic, and very much the kind of conversation you’d hear between two friends sitting on the couch catching up.Basically… exactly what this podcast is meant to be.

In this episode, Bethany and Kait catch up on life, dog training, and the moments that shape us both personally and professionally.Bethany shares a meaningful experience meeting friends of her late father and reflects on how grief can change the way we hear stories about the people we love. The conversation turns into an honest discussion about communication, people-pleasing, and how growing older often means becoming more comfortable speaking your truth.They also dive into real-life trainer struggles - including Bethany’s decision to send a training dog home early after realizing the case wasn’t the right fit. From kennel anxiety and barking dogs to the emotional toll certain cases can take, Bethany and Kait talk openly about boundaries in dog training and why trusting your gut matters.Along the way, they discuss:Why some training cases simply aren’t the right fitHow crate habits and lifestyle affect anxious dogsThe reality of working with owners vs. working with dogsSocial media backlash and navigating criticism as a trainerThe pressure (and freedom) of building your own path in the dog training industryWhy it’s okay to change your mind about what you share onlineAs always, the episode blends humor, real talk, and behind-the-scenes insight into the lives of two trainers figuring it out as they go.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, questioned your approach, or wondered if other trainers deal with the same challenges - this conversation will remind you you’re not alone.To find more from both Kait and Bethany:Kane9 Dog Training: https://www.kane9dogtraining.com/Walking Dog Training: https://walkingdogtraining.com/

Bethany and Kait are back with coffee, chaos, and a brutally honest conversation about what it actually feels like to be a dog trainer.It starts light - sleep scores, smart rings, and why Kait’s RingConn (named Brenda) acts like a bullying fitness coach while Bethany’s Oura basically rewards couch time. Then they get into real life: board-and-train transitions, working with a sweet Golden who’s learning fast (and “boinking” hands for snacks), and the Malinois debate - cool breed, but the sport-dog intensity is not the lifestyle.From there, the episode turns into the kind of trainer talk owners rarely hear: what happens when an owner texts you at night that their dog bit someone, how you care deeply without absorbing it as your emergency, and why boundaries protect everyone.They also answer trainer questions, including how to vet clients for follow-through, when (and whether) to do follow-ups, and what red flags show up in applications and go-home sessions. Plus: a spicy take on “too much enrichment,” why constant entertainment can create anxious, unhinged dogs, and how calm work can be misunderstood online - especially when you’re openly an e-collar trainer.And of course, they end where they always do: friendship, business dreams, dog food drama, merch regrets, and a brand new shared mantra… “I don’t care.”Join us for the next Trainer In You Seminar : details here

In this episode, Kait and Bethany catch up after a trip and immediately dive into an emotional 48 hours with Bethany’s 14-year-old dog, Charlie - head tilt, wobbling, full panic - and a vet visit that ends with an unexpected diagnosis: vertigo (and a huge wave of relief). Then it’s a classic “you know what I mean” spiral into Park Avenue swagger (“I wanted to feel rich”), the infamous Aunt Judy jacket, soup-as-therapy, and a real talk about dog socialization - why peaceful coexistence beats WWE playtime, and how “feedback, not a setback” changes everything.Join us for our next Trainer In You program for dog trainers in August 2026: apply here

We did not expect our first episode to include a canceled Airbnb (twice), a rogue backyard chicken, a full refund miracle, two chickens passing away, foreboding joy, female friendship, and a full patio makeover… but here we are.In this episode, we talk about:– Why our six-week Florida stay almost ended before it started– The luxury rental that had no oven (yes, really)– Comparison — even between best friends– Foreboding joy and what happens when things feel “too good”– Losing two chickens and how grief sneaks up on you– Why female friendships like this matter so much– And how we accidentally remodeled a back porch in the middle of it allWe also share about our Trainer In You program, the New Dog Blueprint, and Bethany’s new E-Collar Starter Guide Workbook.This is what we mean when we say it’s never just about dogs.You know what we mean.Show note links:🧡 The Trainer In YouAugust 10–13, 2026| Verona, WITrainer in you early bird tickets available here!🐾 The New Dog Blueprint (Kait’s new guide)📘 E-Collar Starter Guide Workbook (Bethany’s new resource)