Doggie Stoic

Guest Bio: Keely Keely is the founder of Ruff Rules, a premier dog training business based in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida. Over the past six years, she has successfully scaled her business to include a team of four trainers while maintaining an impeccable reputation with over 200 five-star reviews. Keely is recognized for her ability to deliver high-value results in a saturated market and her commitment to evolving her training philosophy to meet the needs of both dogs and their owners.

Join our skool community now at: https://www.skool.com/happygoluckydogtrainingStay updated with all things Doggie Stoic & Happy Go Lucky by checking out our newsletter at: https://www.doggiestoic.com/Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Doggie Stoic: Raising Dogs in the City00:16 Meet Brett Bailey of "Whose a Good Boy Industries"01:05 From Chaos to Career: Brett’s Unexpected Start in Dog Training05:30 The Unique Challenges of New York City Dog Ownership12:15 Urban Survival: Training Strategies for High-Stimulus Environments25:40 Beyond the Backyard: Why City Dogs Require a Different Approach45:10 Building a Successful Training Business in the Big Apple01:29 Final Words: Commitment and Connecting with BrettGuest Bio: Brett Bailey Brett Bailey is the founder of "Whose a Good Boy Industries" and has been a dedicated dog trainer in New York City for over a decade. His journey began when he had to manage the "chaos" of his partner's dogs, leading him to develop a deep expertise in navigating the specific challenges of raising well-behaved pets in high-density urban environments. Known for his practical strategies and deep empathy for city dwellers, Brett empowers owners to help their dogs thrive amidst the noise and distractions of the concrete jungle.

In this episode of Doggie Stoic, Andrew sits down with Jacqui Zakar, founder of Dog Sense Training in Perth, Australia — a respected voice in the dog training world known for her balanced, psychology-based approach and her push for open dialogue between force-free and balanced communitiesThey go deep into the science and philosophy of modern dog training — from psychology to play, punishment, and the real-world application of counter-conditioning. Jacqui’s background in psychology and experience across multiple industries gives her a uniquely logical, evidence-based perspective on how humans and dogs learn together.This conversation challenges assumptions, bridges ideological divides, and gives trainers and owners alike a new way to think about freedom, structure, and emotional balance.

Does your dog actually "love" you, or are they just fulfilling a biological need? In this episode of The Doggie Stoic Podcast, Andrew sits down with veteran K9 officer and trainer Paul Connolly to discuss the uncomfortable realities of the dog training industry. With over 26 years of experience in law enforcement and dog training, Paul shares unfiltered insights into the recent "civil war" within the industry, offering a seasoned perspective on the Dylan Jones vs. Robert Cabral controversy. We dive deep into why "love" is often a trap that prevents rehabilitation, the critical importance of "Conditioned Relaxation" for high-drive dogs, and why Paul completely overhauled his business model from Board & Trains to Day Training to survive burnout.