Claim OwnershipConfessions of a Dog Trainer
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© Bethany Johnson
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I'm a balanced dog trainer who loves to keep it real. I want to empower YOU to bring out the best in your dogs through training and support you along the way. I hope these episodes help you feel less alone!
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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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This is one of the most frequently asked questions that I get, so I thought it was time to truly explain my WHY behind the answer 🌟
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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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.
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 <3
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!
To find a balanced trainer in your area, check out our trainer directory - https://walkingdogtraining.com/
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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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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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!
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!
This episode is all about WHY prioritizing yourself (self care) is so important as a dog trainer. I loved this conversation with Kait and I hope it inspires you in some way! You can find Kait on Instagram @kane9dogtraining where she shares so much to help empower owners to live with their dog in a whole new way ✨
There is a very common theme that I hear from the owners I work with: PERFECTION. We all struggle with it to some degree and I hope this episode helps you embrace the not so perfect parts of dog ownership ✨
In this episode I share what helped me get to where I am today. I confess a few “failures” that changed how I train and give some advice along the way. I really hope this helps someone out there! ⭐️
1In this episode I talk about a phone call I received and how it was a really great reminder. Maybe your dog doesn’t need tools like the prong collar or e collar ... until he does.
I am so excited about this episode! Meg is a good friend of mine and I just love talking with her. We talk about so many things including anxious dogs, dog moms and dog mommies (there’s a difference), Meg’s top puppy owner tips, mindful dog ownership, board and train programs vs. one on one training, our love for random/rogue birds and so many laughs. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Let us know if you have any questions ❤️
I don’t want to look back when I’m older and wish that I had loved myself a little more. Recently I posted a picture of myself in a bikini and in this episode I’m talking about why. I hope you can relate ❤️
These past few weeks have been pretty damn amazing. I’ve had some time to really focus on what makes me happy and what doesn’t. I realized that I was doing a lot of things mindlessly and it wasn’t making me feel good. From snacking to scrolling through social media. In this episode I talk about my new journey into Mindfulness and how it has changed my life. Hope you enjoy ❤️
You’re in for a treat with this one! My dad (JOE MANGASCLE) is answering some questions: how to move through money blocks, what to do when you’re not getting clients and charging what you’re worth when someone asks for a discount. He is an expert when it comes to business and dealing with customers and I just know that his advice will help someone who is struggling on the business side of things. I love talking with him about this stuff and I hope you feel inspired after listening ❤️
When I first started training dogs, I wanted instant success. I wanted to know ALL the answers and also have a 3 month waiting list. Yup. Right out the gate! Because, all successful people get that right away, right? Don’t be crazy! The more important question is (because this will happen with anything you want to be really good at) are you willing to suck before you are great?
Hi. My name is Bethany and I’m human. Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way ... sometimes I get frustrated with dogs. That’s right. Even trainers get frustrated. So here are my top two tips to get through those moments.
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Give this a listen! Bethany is a sweet girl that is great with dogs! She knows the benefits of training in regards to improving people's lives with their dogs. She is motivational as well and shares her own struggles. Good job Bethany👍
the very first episode description I read is about the e-collar. in my opinion it is trash training and also outlawed in many countries. I won't be listening.