Confessions of a Dog Trainer Bethany Johnson

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!



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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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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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