You Know What I Mean?

Kait is back from Hawaii, and while the trip was absolutely incredible, she has some STORIES. We're talking about a questionable airplane seatmate, a rental Jeep that started dumping gasoline at Costco, wild chickens everywhere, and a wedding guest who needed the Heimlich maneuver in the middle of dinner. You know, just your typical relaxing vacation. Bethany also shares what's been happening with...

Bethany and Kait are back for a little catch-up before Kait heads off to Hawaii! Kait shares her excitement about her upcoming trip with Casey, the very detailed instructions she's leaving for Roadie's dog sitter, and how much she's been enjoying working alongside Britney as she starts building a team. Bethany talks about life with puppy Stanley, finding her excitement for work again,...

This week, Bethany and Kait catch up on Great British Bake Off, puppy life, dog training, and why apparently poop finds its way into every conversation they have. Bethany shares an update on Stanley, what she’s learning from raising a puppy again, and what life feels like after losing Theo and Charlie. Kait talks about her first overnight sleepover with her niece Eloise, which leads to a bigger co...

After a couple weeks off, Bethany and Kait are back catching up on a lot of life. Bethany shares about losing Theo and Charlie, the grief-filled decisions that somehow led to almost adopting a Malinois, and eventually bringing home Stanley. They also catch up on Kait’s and Bethany’s current training dogs, the things even experienced trainers still second-guess, and why expectations and structure c...

This week, Bethany and Kait are catching up on everything from the skincare products that absolutely annihilated our faces in the early 2000s to the hobbies, habits, and questionable decisions we’ve left behind as we’ve gotten older. Kait shares about a late-night concert with her sister and friend, getting her new camera and taking photos of Rho, and why Casey immediately got emotional watching i...

After a three-week break, Bethany and Kait are back with plenty to catch up on. Kait shares all about her trip to South Carolina for her cousin’s wedding, adjusting from Southern humidity back to dreamy Wisconsin weather, and an encouraging update on Roadie after starting a new medication. Meanwhile, Bethany has apparently entered her skincare, nail sticker, and golf era—and shares the emotional s...

This week, Bethany and Kait settle in with afternoon coffee and somehow manage to cover everything from sourdough starters and favorite TV shows to board-and-train updates, dog training philosophy, and why trusting your instincts matters more than trying to prove something. They dive into the realities of working with challenging dogs, including the difference between dogs who genuinely try versus...

This week, Bethany and Kait catch up on everything from wild board-and-train dogs to social media side hustles, dream vacations, new cars, therapy, and the little moments that have been making life feel really good lately. Kait shares the story of one of the most fascinating dogs she's worked with—a Catahoula who seemed to tap into pure instinct the second his paws hit the grass. The two talk...

This week, Bethany and Kait catch up on everything from upcoming vacations to senior dogs, difficult board-and-train cases, and Bethany's newest obsession... owning a golf cart. They talk about planning beach trips, why Bethany suddenly understands the magic of beach chairs and umbrellas, and how a relaxing vacation completely changed the way she thinks about slowing down. The conversation also di...

This week, Bethany and Kait catch up after a much-needed vacation and quickly realize this episode is going to cover... just about everything. Bethany shares stories from her family beach trip to Amelia Island—from discovering the joy of traveling with just one dog to navigating complicated family dynamics that unexpectedly brought up memories of her dad. The conversation turns into an honest disc...

This week we're talking about all the things that somehow end up connected: fake diamond rings, trainer guilt, beach vacations, aging dogs, fairy gardens, and why we both spend way too much time worrying about things that are probably fine. We chat about the emotional side of dog training, the moments that stick with you after a successful go-home, and why the trainers who care the most are us...

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...

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 fe...

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...

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 t...

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 emotiona...

This episode starts exactly how you’d expect from us - mid-conversation, laughing, and absolutely no formal intro energy. We talk glimmers (including sweet potatoes, butterflies, and bird sounds at sunrise), relationship therapy breakthroughs, growing together in marriage, and how differently families communicate. Somewhere along the way: Bethany has to chase escaped chickens mid-recording Kait co...

In this episode of You Know What I Mean , Bethany and Kait start with a simple idea — share three “glimmers” from the week — and somehow end up talking about everything from books and backyard ecosystems to irrational pet peeves and the lives they’re trying to build. What begins as a light, feel-good exercise turns into something deeper. They talk about the small moments that bring joy (and how ea...

This episode starts off exactly how you’d expect — catching up, talking about life, and yes… a very detailed conversation about homemade lattes and a recent bathroom situation . But somewhere between ice cream habits, baking dilemmas, and full-on garden mode, we end up having a really honest conversation about dog training — specifically, the growing gap between what people believe online and what...

This episode starts off normal… and then quickly goes in about ten different directions. We talk about: the wildest rodeo story (you’ll know when you hear it 😳) why some dogs are just… harder — even when you’re doing everything right the difference between reactivity, whining, and the behaviors that actually wear you down what it looks like when owners realize their dog isn’t “easy” — and how val...

This one is… a lot. In the best way. We start with a Stanley cup mix-up that somehow turns into one of the most “on brand” stories we’ve ever told, get into vision boards, Hobby Lobby chaos, and the ongoing saga of the Rogue bench… and eventually (kind of) make our way into dog training. We talk about what it actually looks like to use the e-collar in real life - not the internet version, not the...

This episode starts in one place and ends somewhere completely different - you know what I mean. Kait shares a really personal life update about Birdie’s recent cancer diagnosis, the emotional weight of going through something like this again, and what it’s like trying to hold it together while also supporting someone you love. We talk about that weird in-between feeling of being “not good, but no...

In this episode, Bethany and Kait record in the afternoon for once… and it shows — in the best way. What starts as a casual catch-up about hair appointments, eyebrows, and TV shows quickly spirals into a mix of hilarious stories, random thoughts, and surprisingly meaningful moments. They talk about: The comfort of background shows (and why The Great British Bake Off fixes everything) The crime sho...

In this episode, Bethany and Kait catch up in the most  them  way possible — starting with birthday dinners, chef experiences, and a suspiciously expensive antique basket… and somehow ending up in a conversation about identity, business evolution, and the parts of life we don’t share online. They talk about: Why Instagram feels like dating in the early stages The weird pressure to  buy something  ...

In this episode of You Know What I Mean , Kait and Bethany catch up on everything from life updates to the weird things that pop into your brain when you’re a dog trainer. What starts as a casual conversation quickly turns into one of those classic “you know what I mean” episodes - the kind where the topic changes every few minutes but somehow all makes sense by the end. They talk about strange re...