EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 45 MIN
The three biggest lessons I've learned as a dog trainer & a few confessions
from Confessions of a Dog Trainer · host Bethany Johnson
In this episode, Bethany shares her biggest lessons learned as a board and train trainer. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and support for new trainers and owners. Bethany also discusses the process of introducing a new dog to an existing pack and the importance of prioritizing one-on-one time with each dog. She highlights the need for clear expectations and the understanding that some things take time in dog training. In this conversation, Bethany discusses three important insights about dog training. First, she emphasizes the importance of giving things time and not expecting immediate results. Second, she highlights how dogs move on quickly from negative experiences and how humans should learn from their resilience. Finally, she explains how dogs crave routine and boundaries, and how tools like the e-collar can help establish clear boundaries and create a more structured routine for dogs.13:11 Lessons Learned as a Board and Train Trainer19:21 The Importance of Clear Expectations and Communication22:48 The Role of Time and Patience in Dog Training25:14 Learning from Dogs' Resilience32:26 The Role of Routine and Boundaries in Dog TrainingLearn how to use the E Collar with hundreds of other owners:The E Collar Starter GuideIf you want to get back into the swing of training things, the reset guide will help:Our 7-Day Reset Freebie
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In this episode, Bethany shares her biggest lessons learned as a board and train trainer. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and support for new trainers and owners. Bethany also discusses the process of introducing a new dog to an existing pack and the importance of prioritizing one-on-one time with each dog. She highlights the need for clear expectations and the understanding that some things take time in dog training. In this conversation, Bethany discusses three important insights about dog training. First, she emphasizes the importance of giving things time and not expecting immediate results. Second, she highlights how dogs move on quickly from negative experiences and how humans should learn from their resilience. Finally, she explains how dogs crave routine and boundaries, and how tools like the e-collar can help establish clear boundaries and create a more structured routine for dogs.13:11 Lessons Learned as a Board and Train Trainer19:21 The Importance of Clear Expectations and Communication22:48 The Role of Time and Patience in Dog Training25:14 Learning from Dogs' Resilience32:26 The Role of Routine and Boundaries in Dog TrainingLearn how to use the E Collar with hundreds of other owners:The E Collar Starter GuideIf you want to get back into the swing of training things, the reset guide will help:Our 7-Day Reset Freebie
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