Old Dogs, Trader Joe's & Changing Your Mind

Can We Please Support the Owner?

This week we're talking about the gap between dog training theory and real life. Kait shares an update on Hank, an English Lab who's proving that even dogs from carefully researched breeders don't always fit the stereotype. Meanwhile, Bethany talks about working with multiple board-and-train dogs, introducing new dogs safely, and how experience changes the way trainers view behavior, socialization, and confidence. The conversation then shifts into a bigger discussion about e-collar stigma, owner support, and what happens when dog owners feel judged instead of helped. From frustrating vet visits to social media criticism, Bethany and Kait share why they're passionate about helping owners feel confident making decisions for the dog in front of them—not the dog someone on the internet thinks they should have. Along the way they discuss reactive dogs, boundaries, socialization myths, why dogs don't need to love every experience, and the growing divide between online dog training opinions and real-world results. Plus: sweet potatoes, Bee's Knees cocktails, and a confession involving wine and dog socialization that probably should have stayed off the podcast.

Old Dogs, Trader Joe's & Changing Your Mind

This week, Bethany and Kait catch up after a few technical difficulties and dive into one of those conversations that somehow covers health scares, old dogs, social media, tornado warnings, comfort TV shows, and childhood bus rides.Kait shares a positive update after her ultrasound and the two talk about being proactive with health, family history, and why having more information can sometimes feel empowering instead of scary.Bethany opens up about Charlie's recent procedure and the complicated emotions that come with loving an aging dog. From the little habits that quietly become part of daily life to the unexpected reminder of how much one dog changes the feeling of an entire house, it's an honest conversation about getting older alongside the animals we love.The conversation shifts into creativity and business, where they talk about making content that actually feels authentic, changing your mind about what you want, and why putting yourself out there matters even when the numbers don't immediately reflect it.Along the way they also discuss: * Full body scans and preventative health * Charlie's Batman-style recovery cone * The thirty-day video challenge * Why authentic content is worth creating * Supporting other creators instead of just watching from the sidelines * Their shared obsession with The Great British Bake Off and Clarkson's Farm * Kait getting stuck in the back room of Trader Joe's during a severe storm * Tyrone the owl and the backyard mouse problem * Why Bethany might secretly make an excellent bus driver * And the importance of looking for the good things, even during difficult seasons It's one of those episodes that's less about having all the answers and more about appreciating the people, pets, and little moments that make up everyday life.

kies, Comment Sections & Emotional Support Gardening

This week, Bethany and Kait catch up on everything from mysterious mood swings and abandoned cookie stand dreams to dog training controversies, fitness tracking, and the strange things that happen when you spend too much time reading Facebook comments. Bethany shares her latest hyperfixation - briefly convincing herself she should start a neighborhood cookie stand before one underbaked cookie and a stomachache sent the entire business plan into retirement. The conversation turns into a surprisingly thoughtful discussion about creativity, chasing new ideas, and why some interests seem to show up again and again throughout our lives. The two also talk about tracking macros, muscle gain, unexpected carb counts, and how paying attention to nutrition can actually help you eat more - not less. Of course, they can't stay away from dog training for long. Kait shares a story about an owner who cancelled training after being told e-collars would cause "psychological damage," while Bethany vents about the never-ending parade of Facebook experts who seem determined to argue about training methods they don't understand. Along the way they discuss: * Why some dog-owner pairings are a better fit than others * What they'd do differently with certain clients if they could go back * How expectations shape success in dog training * Gardening updates, flower obsessions, and mushroom compost * Marriage, moods, and how partners affect each other's energy * The Great American Baking Show * Mosquito attacks * And why Casey might be one of the funniest accidental comedians alive A little dog training, a little life advice, a little emotional support gardening - basically a normal episode of You Know What I Mean.

The Pool Fight, The Gallbladder & The Garden Center

This week on You Know What I Mean, Bethany and Kait catch up on everything from mysterious health scares and frustrating doctor appointments to marriage arguments in the pool, emotional support gardening, and the reality of figuring out whether or not you want kids. Kait opens up about recent health anxiety after dealing with abdominal pain, night sweats, and the exhausting experience of trying to advocate for herself in the healthcare system - while Bethany shares how a simple Instagram post about not having children unexpectedly shifted the way she views her mom, marriage, and current life. The conversation bounces between deep and ridiculous in the best way possible: raccoons named Two Smokes, public pool trauma, cats on harnesses, why dog trainers don’t actually obsess over dogs all day, and the oddly healing power of repotting flowers while emotionally spiraling. They also talk about conflict in relationships, the emotional “messy middle” of life decisions, Louie’s personality glow-up, why four dogs somehow works in Bethany’s house, and the realization that maybe appreciating your own backyard pool is a metaphor for life. Basically: part therapy session, part dog podcast, part gardening podcast, part existential crisis. Exactly how you’d expect.

Raccoons, Roleplay & Reactive Dogs

This week on You Know What I Mean, Kait and Bethany catch up on life, wildlife, and dog training chaos. Kait shares the terrifying night she thought an intruder was breaking into the house while Casey was away… only to discover the real culprit was a raccoon with very strong opinions about bird feeders. Meanwhile, Bethany gives a front yard gardening update and talks about the unexpected emotional growth that comes with realizing your neighbors might actually like you after all. The girls also answer a listener question about dogs losing their minds at the front door - covering place command, meaningful e-collar levels, practicing before the “big moment,” and why waiting until your dog is already spiraling usually makes everything harder.