Did we just make a huge mistake?

Hi! I’m Bethany - pet sitter turned dog trainer, all thanks to our third dog Theo who made me feel like I was doing everything wrong. And since you’re here, maybe you’re feeling the same way.

You’ve probably googled all the things and now you’re wondering, is balanced training right for us? I just happened to stumble upon E Collar training on accident when searching for dog training help on YouTube.

Why haven’t I heard of this before?!

I ended up BINGING how-to videos while I walked dogs during the day. I was nervous, but I had to try something. So I started using the E Collar with Theo and, no exaggeration, it was LIFE CHANGING. We came so close to bringing him back to the shelter (like, crying on the bathroom floor, almost out the door with him kind of moment), but ended up keeping him because being able to communicate clearly with the E Collar made things so much easier.

And it helped me feel more confident as an owner. It feels so crappy when you get a dog and think it will go one way (happy, dreamy, FUN) and then you’re confronted with all the bad behaviors you didn’t expect and you start to wonder if you’re cut out for this - and why have I never heard anyone else talk about this side of dog ownership??

After years of working with lots of challenging dogs and their owners, I’ve learned that there are SO many of us out there with tougher dogs: reactive, anxious, pushy - the list goes on. But you don’t have to do this alone. If you feel like you’ve tried everything, but you’re hitting a wall (been there), I hope you give this training a try. It might just change your life.

But, here’s the truth - you’re not the only one.

I share so much over on Instagram. It’s kind of one of my very favorite things. Hope to see you over there!

Gratitude is HIGH today ♥️ Being a part of this process with Madison and Ryder has been a dog trainer’s dream. And now I would like a border collie, please 🫶🏼 . Props to all the owners out there with working breeds putting in the work
Which one can you relate to? . I think it’s SO important to talk about how training or life will look different depending on who your dog is. . They are all so different! . It can feel as if you’re doing something wrong if what worked for
I’m always asking myself this very thing 🙃🤌🏼 . How can I simplify this training stuff? Sometimes it’s not simple and that’s just how it goes, BUT . There are very simple things you can do - right now - today - that will help you
SAVE this one for the next time you need it 🫶🏼 . I know it can feel overwhelming with all the training information out there, but asking these questions that can help you clear out the training “clutter” and focus on the things that wi
I hear it so often. . My dog is great at the dog park, but terrible on leash. . Or an owner wishes her dog cared more about her than random dogs on the walk. . And so many of these owners (maybe yourself included - no judgement) also take their dogs
Do these surprise you? . Have you tried changing any of these things and saw a difference? . I would love to know! It’s always so interesting hearing from you ♥️ . . . . . . . #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #separationanxiety
That’s a N O for me 😍🤌🏼♥️ . Any others you’d like to add to the list? . Feel free to share and save this for reference 🥳 . Saying no to on-leash greetings does not make you mean. It truly is what’s best for most dogs. E

Meet the Walking Dog DOGS

  • Sadie May (Mama May)

    CHIEF TREAT TESTER

  • Charles Xavier (Charlie Boo)

    DIRECTOR OF LIZARD HUNTING

  • Theo Roger (Bubba)

    OFFICER OF PUSHY BEHAVIOR

  • Betty Lou (Louie or Boo Boo)

    HEAD SCAREDY CAT