In this episode of Confessions of a Dog Trainer, Bethany dives into one of the most common (and stressful) challenges for dog owners - living in a multi-dog household when one dog is resource guarding.

Using a real case study from her current board-and-train dog, Nola (a 9-month-old Frenchie navigating resource guarding with her housemate), Bethany explains what’s actually happening beneath the behavior, how to teach a clear “out” command using the e-collar, and how boundaries and management create safety and clarity for everyone involved.

You’ll hear practical tips for:

• Working with one dog when you don’t have access to the other

• Teaching “out” for both safety and emotional regulation

• Why management isn’t failure — it’s leadership

• How to use crate-and-rotate, place, and kennel time effectively

• Why multi-dog training often feels messy before it feels better

Bethany also shares updates on her book Dear Owner, the Dog Diary calendar, new social media boundaries she’s setting, and why consistency (not perfection) is what actually creates change with your dog.

Whether you’re a trainer or a dog owner, this episode will help you feel less alone, more confident, and more clear on what to do when living with multiple dogs feels overwhelming.

Products & Resources

• Book: Dear Owner (Amazon link)

• Dog Diary Desk Calendar

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• E-Collar Starter Guide

• E Collar Video Library

  
  

00:00 Welcome back to the pod!

02:53 Introducing Nola and Resource Guarding

06:11 E-Collar Training Insights

09:05 Teaching the 'Out' Command

11:58 Multi-Dog Household Management

19:45 Training Strategies for Multiple Dogs

27:55 Final Thoughts and Reflections