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Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome to the Doggie Stoic: Raising Dogs in the City
• 00:16 Meet Brett Bailey of "Whose a Good Boy Industries"
• 01:05 From Chaos to Career: Brett’s Unexpected Start in Dog Training
• 05:30 The Unique Challenges of New York City Dog Ownership
• 12:15 Urban Survival: Training Strategies for High-Stimulus Environments
• 25:40 Beyond the Backyard: Why City Dogs Require a Different Approach
• 45:10 Building a Successful Training Business in the Big Apple
• 01:29 Final Words: Commitment and Connecting with Brett

Guest 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.

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Guest Bio: Hillary Ratcliff Hillary is a lifelong Wellesley resident, Montessori preschool teacher for 25 years, mother of 5 grown sons, and owner/trainer to her pack of Havanese dogs. Having studied with some of the most respected balanced trainers in the United States, Hillary brings her kind yet common-sense teaching style to pet dogs and their families. Her goal is to empower owners to live a better and more fulfilling life with their beloved dog through simple leadership exercise

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 communities

They 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.