Personalities, E Collars, & Progress: Behind The Scenes in Milo's Training

In this episode of Confessions of a Dog Trainer, Bethany shares the inspiring story of Milo, a board and train dog whose sweet, sensitive personality made for a unique training journey. Bethany dives into how a dog's personality can drastically impact the pace and feel of their training, especially when introducing tools like the e-collar and prong collar. She explains: Why structure is key and how starting with the right tools changes everything How Milo’s sensitive nature helped him quickly respond to training The real role of the e-collar and how it creates clarity (not conflict) Why comparing your dog’s progress to others is often misleading How giving your dog a “job” like place or down can transform their behavior Whether you're struggling with reactivity, pulling, or just trying to better understand your dog, this episode is packed with real-life examples, encouragement, and practical tips you can start using today. Mentioned in the Episode: E Collar Starter Guide: https://walkingdogtraining.com/newecollarstarterguide Go Home Guide for Trainers: https://walkingdogtraining.com/trainer-templates/p/go-home-guide-template Walking Dog Training Website: www.walkingdogtraining.com Follow me on instagram: @WalkingDogTraining