Your dog’s reactivity, unruly behavior and emotional meltdowns aren’t problems to train away. Let me show you how to create calm, connection and cooperation in a whole new way.
The behaviors you’re struggling with are not ‘training problems to fix’ — they’re clues.
When we understand what’s really happening – in our dogs, and in ourselves – we can start to change the relationship dynamic and our dogs naturally begin to cooperate.
Welcome to a whole new way of living and growing with your dogs.
This is your invitation to step into a connection-led lifestyle … and discover why it’s the most liberating and loving way to walk through life with your dog: in trust, harmony, and mutual understanding.

I've been building partnerships with my dogs for a lifetime. Puppies I've raised, adults I've rescued, dogs that no one wanted and dogs that were said to be 'untrainable' and hopeless.
Each and every dog was a blessing, and ALL of my dogs became amazing companions, world-class partners, and the best teachers ever!
25+ years of working professionally with over 5800 dogs and their families in over 27 countries around the world has taught me sooooo much! I've put together the ingredients that create a trusting, loving, attentive and responsive relationship with our dogs ... instead of one built on training and transactions, unable to stand up to ordinary challenges of modern life.
🌟Join my Brilliant Partners Academy the next time enrollment opens and let’s get you started on a new path toward trusting partnership with your dogs.
“My dream dog had become a nightmare, my life was in turmoil and my family was miserable. With our partnership foundation, life is liberating, joyful and totally works! Who knew?”
~Dee and Phalen
“I thought: I’ve tried everything, training classes, behavior sessions, reactive dog classes, I have nothing to lose. 10 months later, we all enjoying our Brilliant Partners lifestyle and I’m so proud of my 3 fur kids!”
~Bettina, with Murphy, Mary and Bear
"After being kicked out of obedience class, I found Kathy Kawalec. Instead of focusing on obedience and training, we breathed a sigh of relief and began focusing on appreciating each other and observing and listening to each other. Life since is a daily delight with my girl!”
~Jane and Skye
No, you may cancel your membership subscription at any time. Simply email Kathy at least 24 hours before your renewal date ... that's it!! Easy peasy.
Absolutely! Try BPA out for up to 7 Days, and if you don't love it, just send an email to kathy@dancinghearts.org to cancel your membership for a full refund, no questions asked. After 7 days: Stay as long as you want! It's like a family, and many members never leave! Cancel Monthly membership subscription any month. Cancel Annual membership subscription before renewal date.
Absolutely not! In fact, you'll find that your level of success will dramatically increase when you add in this partnership based foundation! Remember ... our partnership lifestyle meets the core needs of our dogs ... and the training is the additional stuff.
One of my philosophies in life is to make choices on how to spend my valuable resources like time and money, and choose where my dreams can be nurtured, and I can live the life I envision. I hope you do the same.
Yes, You will need to devote time to watch the video lessons, and catch the coaching calls live or on replay...
Remember: a partnership lifestyle is just that - no need for special training sessions, setups and all that. I want to spend my precious time enjoying my life ... not struggling with unnecessary training ... and I want that for your too. And you have 24/7 access to the entire program for as long as you're a member, so you set the schedule that works for you!
Replays!! Many of our BeePees catch the replays - it's so convenient ... and you get to choose what time is best for you.
Yes. All of our courses, replays, masterclasses, workbooks etc are organized for easy access inside of our members HUB...a special website just for my members to enjoy! That said, there are easy ways for you to join our community discussions which are AWESOME without getting sucked into endless social scrolling. There are apps to help you with that, so that you only go directly into the BPA page. It's worth it, really!! But it's also ok if you don't. xo
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