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BRILLIANT PARTNERS ACADEMY ANNUAL + RRI 12-WEEK INTENSIVE COACHING PROGRAM
A Full Year of Advanced Mindset and Connection Skills for Reaching Your Partnership Dreams with Your Dog
Next Session Starts April 5th - Limited to 24 - Only 9 Spots Remaining
Get On The Fast-Track to Break Free of Reactivity and ACCELERATE Your Journey to Partnership with Your Dog
It's time to stop chasing reactivity fixes with ineffective dog behavior training that ignores root causes and further damages your relationship.
Even reward-based training methods, though well-intentioned, are still rooted in remnants of the âtrain to obeyâ culture weâve inherited.Â
When cooperation depends on rewarding compliance with training, treats or behavior-fixing setups, it may look like connection…Â
But itâs still rooted in control, based on transactions, not trust.Â
We canât hide that fact. The nervous system always knows the truth. Your dog FEELS that. Your body FEELS that. We FEEL the difference between a real partnership and a transactional, controlling relationship. So does your dog. Thatâs when reactivity starts to take hold.
You and your dog deserve more than that. You deserve to enjoy a life built on mutual understanding, emotional safety, and deep trust. You already feel this. That’s why you’re here.
Where behavior training fails, a holistic approach succeeds in healing your relationship with your dog for a life of trust, connection and cooperation.
Living with a dog that is sensitive, anxious, easily over-aroused and acts out their big emotional reactions is HARD.
I’m so sorry that you’re going through this with your dog. xo
Let’s unpack what’s happening so we can get you freed from this overwhelming reactivity spiral, okay?
It’s a fact:
Our modern world puts a lot of pressure on dogs to comply with a rigid set of expectations, and a lot of pressure on us dog moms to make sure our dogs are obedient to a one-size-fits-all standard that so commonly results in crushed dreams.Â
But dogs so often collapse under that pressure to conform. That leads to big, baffling, overwhelming behaviors that looks like:Â
reactivity, anxiety, refusal to cooperate, stress-barking at everything, lunging and barking on leash, frenzied demanding action, obsessively chasing things, constantly snatching and eating random things off the ground, or from anyplace they can reach at home.
And then we get stressed, overwhelmed, and reactive ourselves. Now we’re caught up in a reactivity spiral that we just can’t seem to get out of, no matter how hard we try.
The Truth is that these behaviors are NOT training issues.Â
They are symptoms of deeper miscommunications, misunderstandings, unmet needs, unrealistic expectations ⊠and the result of an outdated approach that focuses on manipulating a dog’s behavior to achieve a misaligned standard of compliance.
What I'm offering to you is a Paradigm Shift:
 The real transformation begins with a fundamental shift in perspective: focus on the root causes of reactivity, not merely the outward behaviors. This approach challenges us to understand what lies beneath the surface, fostering a relationship where our dogs feel seen, heard, and respected. And so do we.
The fields of Relational Neuroscience and Interpersonal Neurobiology offer invaluable insights, teaching us that our relationships shape our being. Through the lens of Polyvagal Theory and Regulation Theory, we understand that behaviors are clues that give us information about whatâs really going on inside. Â
We can enjoy a great life with our dogs without relying on training for obedience, behavior fixing, rewarding compliance, or on corrections for disobedience when we truly understand what’s happening for our dogs, and for us too!
Our dogs need to feel connected, secure and trusting, and we share these same needs. As social mammals, both humans and dogs naturally thrive on cooperation, which respects our individual needs, preferences, personalities, and past experiences.
Look, I get it. I understand the range of emotions that you’ve been going through to try to make your dog fit into our conditioned expectations and following the ârulesâ of training for compliance.Â
If you’re anything like me, and the women that are drawn to my work, you’re a smart, successful woman who is competent and confident in areas of your life, and youâre not afraid of reaching for hard things.Â
But this dog? What is happening? OMG!Â
You donât understand WHY you are continuing to struggle with this dog, considering all the time, expense, and deep devotion youâve put into making things right, for both of you.
And, I know that you hate that youâre getting frustrated, impatient, maybe even angry at your dog (and then yourself).Â
I know that you hate that your dog is anxious, reactive, and too dysregulated to respond to you and your efforts to be supportive … and I know that you really do NOT like feeling like you’re failing your dog, even though you’re doing so much.
I know you truly love your dog, but sometimes? You do not like them, at all. And youâre ashamed to admit, even to yourself, thatâs how you feel.
AND I also know that you’re committed to changing that!
The good thing is that also like me, youâre a lifelong learner, and you LOVE the idea of becoming the most brilliant version of yourself! Even knowing that personal growth is hard, you wonât give up, because you’ve done lots of hard things in your life, and you know you can do this too.
Please know that you’re not alone.Â
Iâm here to guide you with practical, innovative, simple solutions that drive meaningful change in your relationship with your dog, and in your life.
Iâve taught thousands of brilliant but struggling dog moms my simple, yet powerful and practical partnership lifestyle skills ⊠so they can feel confident and have the freedom to do all they love, together with their dogs.
"I had spent thousands of hours, thousands of dollars and at least a few thousand tears trying to fix him."â
“I considered returning Phalen to his breeder, but I just couldn’t do it. He was a part of me.
What do I say about a program that changed despair to joy? How do I put into words a gift so profound that everyday without fail, I thank my lucky stars?
Phalen and I were drowning in a sea of disfunction, miscommunication and despair. It sounds overly dramatic, I assure you I’m probably underselling it.
My dream dog had turned into a nightmare, my life was in turmoil and my dogs and family were miserable.
My dream dog was reactive to other dogs – all dogs, including our family dogs, to the point of living with barriers separating dogs in my home, and the reality of injury if those gates were breached.
My dreams of the life I expected to have with my dream dog were crushed.
I had spent thousands of hours, thousands of dollars and at least a few thousand tears trying to fix him.
I remember the first time we met with Kathy, it was the first time I felt Phalen and I weren’t being judged. I remember the shock that she didn’t see hopelessness, but potential. The biggest shock of all? Kathy didnât think we were broken! She said we were perfect where we were in that moment! Crazy, right?! More on this later.
The simplicity of Kathy’s program is deceptive. Communication, invitation, congruence, and possibility.
The deception is that we fool ourselves into thinking everything has to be complicated. We are looking for a magic wand, a fancy new technique, a magic word.
I’m going to give you the magic word for Phalen and I….
Communication.
Am I communicating clearly? Am I communicating in a way that is meaningful to both of us?
Do I even know what I’m trying to communicate?
Do I have a clear plan? Does that plan honor both of us?
Am I communicating hope or perpetuating despair?
The answer to all of the above is a resounding yes! Now.
The answer before Kathy and her program?
A big fat NO! I thought I was doing those things, but I wasn’t, trust me on this!
This program taught me to celebrate where my dogs and I are today. To live in this moment, holding space for where we are going, but not trying to live there now.
That’s what Kathy meant when she said we were already perfect.
Starting from the beginning, building a solid foundation so that we can stand tall with no fear of our foundation crumbling beneath us. It’s liberating, joyful and totally works! Who knew?
We’ve achieved things that I didn’t know were possible!
What I’m most thankful for however, is who we became as a team. Confident, fun and madly and completely in love with life and each other! It’s a pretty great place to be!! Â
One last thing. Â Â
I don’t live in fear anymore. I know that if I apply what I’ve learned, I have nothing to fear. Even if something goes wonky, I can get us right back.
I don’t fear a mistake, because it’s an opportunity to learn, an opportunity to grow and an opportunity to tell my dogs that I am willing to meet them where they are so that we can get where we want to go together, even if we need to take the long way!  The scenery can be pretty great when you take your time!â
-Dee xo
đ One small shift. A whole new story.
She used to think: âNo matter what I do, itâs never enough.â
Now she knows: âI was always enough. Connecting deeply to my heart, to my dog, and to what really matters is what will make all the difference.â
You can have this too. đŻ
How do I KNOW this? Why donât I have ANY doubt about whatâs possible for you and your dog?
Not only because I know what it takes and how to guide you ⊠but also because the dog moms that are drawn here, and resonate with my work, have the qualities needed to breakthrough old patterns and rewrite their story:
You are devoted, resilient and will not be defeated by all the things you’ve tried that have failed — you know that life’s wisdom and success comes from lived experiences that teach you what’s not right for you and your dog.
Youâre not afraid of the messy middle. You know that challenges are stepping stones that lead to your success, and pave the way for meaningful change.
Youâre willing to question the status quo, seeking deeper truth, even when itâs uncomfortable.
Youâre deeply practical, while also embracing innovation, intuition and new possibilities.
And when you have a trusted guide that can show you the way to blaze a faster, easier trail toward your dreams in a way that aligns with your core values âŠ
You commit to going all in â ready to transform the confusion-chaos mess into magic â because youâre a lifelong learner with a growth mindset, and eager to lean into a whole-hearted holistic approach with curiosity and excitement about the future.
"We are continually faced with great opportunities which are brilliantly disguised as unsolvable problems." -Margaret Mead
Here’s what I know:
Brilliant Partners are kind, loving, calm, clear, confident, cooperative, respectful, trustworthy, attentive, and responsive…
And as you grow into that Brilliant Partner, these same qualities naturally blossom in your dog too.
Thatâs when the magic happens:
- You become more patient and mindful, reflecting a calm and confident demeanor that your dog naturally mirrors.
- Your dog comes eagerly running to you, because youâre like a love magnet who doesnât need to rely on obedience to a trained recall.
- You gain the ability to guide your dog with subtlety, and gentle leadership at doorways and gates, without needing a sit/stay command.
- Your dog is responsible and connected to you, even when there are 'distracting' things around...without desensitization or counter-conditioning training or setups.
- You and your dog learn to walk in sync, as partners, (on and off leash) -- enjoying the natural connection of social mammals...
- Your dog CHOOSES to be attentive and responsive to YOU, instead of chasing or barking at things, without you needing to micromanage them.
- Your dog is happy to just hang out with you, without demanding engagement or attention, and without being trained to stay in their âplaceâ.
- Your dog is calm and quiet when you leave them home, without worrying about separation anxiety.
- Your dog trusts you to make choices that keep them feeling safe, calm and happy ⊠so their reactivity, anxiety, over-arousal, crazy barking, chasing, and being so easily triggered fades away.
- Your dog is your happy, confident and skilled partner and team mate in dog sports and everyday adventures, turning every experience into a shared successâribbons or not!
Kathy Kawalec
Hi there! I'M THAT dog mom WHO ENJOYS A DREAM LIFE OF ADVENTURES WITH HER DOGS
...and I'd love to support you on your partnership journey with your dogs too!
With over 35 years of experience, Iâve helped thousands of dog moms with simple partnership lifestyle secrets that transform the way they connect and communicate with their dogs, including dogs that are sensitive, anxious, hyper, or reactive.
Iâll be honest with you
Getting to this point wasn't easy
When I first said yes to my dog friends that asked me for lessons after seeing my success and the partnerships I had with my dogs on and off the herding field, I had no idea how hard it was going to become.Â
Many students struggled because their dogs, even though well trained to commands, couldn’t handle the natural environment of my farm. The dogs were easily over-aroused, and the dog moms had no connection with their dogs in the âdistractingâ environment of my farm. (or any similarly distracting environment, such as ordinary, real life)
My struggle to better help these devoted dog moms and their dogs quickly steered me down a new path of discovery. I began with questioning why my relationships with my own dogs were so different, so that I could help my students recreate what worked with their dogs too.
Why was I so successful with my dogs?
I needed to find out why I was having partnership success with my dogs ⊠in everyday life, on off-lead adventures, in farm work, and in training and competing in dog sports like agility and herding â without concern about âdistractionsâ that caused problems for so many others? And how did I achieve that without focusing on training obedience commands and without needing to micromanage my dogs?
My dogs CHOSE to be attentive to me without prompting, they loved when I called them, they enjoyed walking with me, they didnât get over-aroused and unruly around things that triggered most other dogs. They were willing and cooperative in all the ways that mattered.
This process was not a smooth and easy path for me. In order to better understand my students’ struggle with their well-trained but reactive and easily aroused dogs, I experimented with raising my border collie puppy with lots more training than was normal for me. That was a real eye-opener! Phoenix was my greatest teacher and the inspiration to develop my partnership lifestyle method â through blood, sweat and tears, as the saying goes.
The real-life results spread ...
My small farm in northern Illinois became a busy beacon for those with reactive, anxious and difficult dogs who had exhausted all other training avenues trying to fix their dog’s behavior and needed to start over — and for those that wanted to get started right so they never had to face reactive and other difficult behavior with their dogs.  đŸđ
We found that any breed/mix, any history, no matter how reactive or anxious — the heart and science behind my trusting partnership approach works in ways that training for compliance and behavior modification never did or will.Â
I had a proven, easily customizable method that worked consistently well for my students and clients, earning referrals from veterinarians, dog trainers, behaviorists, and from happy clients inspiring their dog friends to want THAT relationship with their own dogs.
Now, I was ready for the next phase of my work: to share the power of partnership with dog moms around the world. And, here we are, 15 years later!
So, What Keeps Us From Reaching Our Dreams?
The key to experiencing the life that we want with our dogs is to start from the 'inside out'...
"Discover the Missing Pieces That You and Your Dog Must Have to Live as Brilliant and Trusting Partners!"
it takes 3 Simple Steps
To Grow a Brilliant Partnership Life with Your Dog ...
so that you have the freedom to truly enjoy your life together.
STEP 1:
Build the Right Foundation
that Supports Safety, Connection and Balanced Regulation for Both You and Your Dog
STEP 2:
to Break Free of Old Patterns of Reactive Behavior that Keep You and Your Dog Stuck and Stressed
STEP 3:
for Clear Communication that Nurtures Dialog, Trust and Collaboration with Your Dog
âI'm so proud of my 3 fur kids, and forever grateful for Kathy and her program.â
"I thought: Iâve tried everything, training classes, behaviorist sessions, reactive dog classes, I have nothing to lose. 10 months later, we are finally all enjoying our Brilliant Partners lifestyle and Iâm so proud of my 3 fur kids!â
~Bettina, with Murphy, Mary and Bear
đ One small shift. A whole new story.
She used to think: âItâs exhausting, trying so many things that didnât work ⊠what if nothing ever changes?â
Now she knows: âThis time, I have the kind of support that truly speaks to my heartâand Iâm not doing it the old way. One aligned baby step at a time is going to change our life.â
Youâve done hard things before.
Something new will be hard too, but compared to the heartbreak of staying stuck?
Choosing to become a brilliant partner may feel unfamiliar at firstâbut it will feel deeply right, for you, for your dog, and for the life youâre ready to create together.
Iâm here to make it easier for you.
âšWHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR BRILLIANT PARTNERS BREAKTHROUGH ACCELERATOR đ
One Year Program with everything you need to create a brilliant life with your dogs.
BPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP + RRI 12-WEEK INTENSIVE COACHING PROGRAM:
featuring the original
DANCING HEARTS PARTNERSHIP LIFESTYLE METHODâą
Empowering dog moms to master practical partnership skills that replace the need for behavior training, obedience, and micromanaging â while preventing (or resolving) reactivity and anxiety … renewing dreams for a life of fun and freedom with dogs.
Your partnership journey with us will transform you and your dog ...
đđȘÂ from Reactive to Remarkable âšđ
đđȘ from Struggling to Successful âšđ
đđȘ from Confused to Confident âšđ
PHASE 1
Cooperative relationships are built on solid foundations
- The exact steps to diffuse reactivity, over-arousal, anxiety and other challenging behaviors…that heal nervous systems, nurture self-regulation, and deepen the trusting bond between you and your dog.
- How to dig under the surface for the real reasons for your dog’s behavior, instead of continuing to chase after symptoms with transactional training and distractions, so that you can reach a new level of connection and cooperation with your dog.
- Become the kind, clear and calm role model and loving leader your dog needs so that you normalize a life of connection, cooperation and mutual respect with your dog.Â
FAST-TRACK YOUR SUCCESS WITH...
- Simple, clear communication in your dogâs natural language for powerful understanding between you and your dog
- Simple easy-to-implement lessons with worksheets, journals and planners
- Proven Partnership Lifestyle frameworks that work in real life
- Tested formulas and examples for creating a balanced life foundation that promotes cooperation
- Easy to Use Members Hub with all your content, replays and upcoming live calls
PHASE 2
Reactivity requires two-parties to spiral. And breaking free starts with us
- Get the modern, science-based, practical help you need to finally break free of the old patterns of Reactive Behavior that are keeping you and your dog stuck and stressed.
- Step into your dream life by releasing old internal narratives about your relationship with your dog and their behavior, and write a new and brilliant story to get your partnership energy moving forward!
- Learn how to put shame and blame aside so you can rebuild your relationship with your dog using our ‘baby step’ process that guides you to create the kind, consensual, cooperative life with your dog that you dream of.
FAST-TRACK YOUR SUCCESS WITH...
- Easy to use worksheets, guided journal prompts, templates and examples
- A simple guided process for releasing your old, stuck story and write a new story with your brilliant dog
- Step-by-step planning formula for making continual, steady progress with your dog every week
- Accountability and coaching that keeps you focused on your north star so you stay the course
PHASE 3
Clear Communication that Nurtures Dialog, Trust and Cooperation with Your Dog
- End the meltdowns, blowups, and freakouts that happen in relationships without fluent communication. Learn nuanced, NATURAL communication details for the best ‘recall’ and ‘wait’ ever – no training needed. This will change everything with your dog!
- Exactly how to teach your dog “The Dance Steps” and the “5 Elements of Natural Communication” will end the misunderstandings in your relationship, so that your dog looks to you for guidance in all circumstances, no matter how difficult.Â
- Discover exactly how to do the “Walking Partners Dance” so that you can walk in harmony with your dog, on and off leash. Learn our ‘no setups or training’ system to teach even the worst pulling, lunging, reactive dog to willingly walk as your partner.
FAST-TRACK YOUR SUCCESS WITH...
- Our simple step-by-step natural communication system complete with easy to follow checklists and demos
- The proven 'Walking As Balanced and Connected Partners' method with easy to follow discussion and demo videos
- 12-Step Walking As Partners development process that's simple, natural and part of daily living
- Follow along with video demos, illustrations, diagrams, and implementation checklists and worksheets
THE COMPLETE BRILLIANT PARTNERS ACADEMY
INCLUDING ALL COURSES + MASTERCLASS LIBRARY + REPLAY VAULT + COMMUNITY + LIVE COACHING FOR 1 FULL YEAR
>>Enrollment Now Open | Limited Spots Available<<
The Brilliant Partners Breakthrough Accelerator Includes...
>The RRI 12-Week Intensive Experience<
- Your RRI 12-week Intensive Experience includes...
- The Complete 7-Module RRI Partnership Accelerator Courses
- Weekly Coaching Calls with Kathy for live, personal support.
- Weekly Discussions with YOUR Partnership Coach in YOUR POD
- Community! Daily Feedback, Support and Connection
- Replays of All Coaching and Pod Sessions
- Lots of FUN and Lots of Learning --> NO Training Sessions or Setups with your dog!
- All Online - No Travel - Attend from Anywhere in the World!
- BONUS: Kickstart Session with Kathy
- BONUS: Private 1:1 Laser Coaching Call with Kathy
Your Journey in this 12-week RRI Intensive:
We will be guiding you step-by-step on your journey to brilliant partnership as we travel together toward the same destination: enjoying ‘the good life’ as a brilliant partner with our dogs!
â Recalibrating to A Partnership Life
đ In just 12 weeks, you and your dog will have a completely different life together. đ
How do we do that? Through a custom-guided experience, complete with my personal coaching and mentoring, weekly coach-led action pods, and your commitment to partnership — all centered around the RRI Partnership Accelerator Course that walks you through the same exact process that we would take if you were working with me one-to-one.
This course follows our “Dancing Hearts Partnership Lifestyle Methodâą Advanced Curriculum” framework that is PROVEN to guide dog moms consistently and steadily toward a life of connection, freedom and trust.Â
To be clear: We’ve got a lot of work to do! There’s a lot of unlearning of outdated beliefs, and mindset shifting, old stories to rewrite, bad habits to replace, and new skills to learn.
I am saying that if you go all in, and let me help you through the hard parts of this journey — your life and your relationship with your dog will be so much better, easier, more harmonious, more expanded âŠÂ
… and youâll be well on your way to the life of your dreams.Â
You just need to keep going! (And, weâll continue to support you all the way in the Brilliant Partners Academy.)
đ Your success is inevitable. Weâve got you. đ
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â The Structure of this RRI Intensive:
Each week: a new module will be released ⊠with assignments and coaching!
Sunday Morning:Â Module Release with Video Trainings and Your Assignments in the HUB
Mid-Week:Â Â Small Pod Coaching with Your DH Partnership Coach
End-Week: Live Coaching Session with Kathy
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â POD COACHING SCHEDULE
You will choose from the Pod groups that will meet weekly at various times to fit US/EU/UK/AU time zones. Choose the one that best fits your schedule.
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â REPLAYS
All coaching calls and pod gatherings will be recorded and available in the members HUB if you canât attend live!
Here's a peek at the RRI course:
- A Specially Curated and Guided Path through the RRI 2.0 Accelerator Course
- Deep Dive into the KEY Mindset and Partnership Skills You Need to Succeed
- Each Module Provides a Framework for Deep Understanding and Integration
â Module 1: Brilliant Partner Mindset Foundations
Lessons and Assignments: Retraining Your Brain Like a Brilliant Partner- Future Thinking to Break Free; Clear Thinking to End Self-Sabotage; Relationship Rehab Celebrating Your Dog; Life-Changing Breakthrough Discovery for Your Dream Life with Your Dog.
â Â Module 2: Breaking Free with A New Way to Be
Lessons and Assignments: Your Daily Partnership Practices; How to Normalize Normal Behavior with the Social Connection; Master Communication Skills – The Dance Steps Part1; Release Your Old Story to Make Space for Your New Life; Your New Story, New Vision, Next Chapter Plan; Your One Thing Breakthrough Discovery Deep Dive.
â Â Module 3: Thriving and Meeting Needs
Lessons and Assignments: Meeting Your Dog’s Real Social Needs to Thrive; Understanding How Regulation Works for You and Your Dog; Intentionally Creating A Balanced Life for Better Behavior; Communication Skills Mastery: The Dance Steps Part 2; How to Use Holistic Tools to Support Calm and Balance.
â Â Module 4: Walking As Partners: It’s What We Do
Lessons and Assignments: The Social Connection for Walking as Partners; Walking as Partners Foundation Skills; Successful Walks are Balanced Walks; Leash and Long Line Handling Skills; Reactive Dog Walking Case Studies Discussion and Demo.
â Â Module 5: Walking Partners Dance Development
Lessons and Assignments: Communication Skills Mastery The Dance Steps Pt 3; Learning to Walk as Partners; How to Avoid These 5 Leash Walking Mistakes with Your Dog; Implement the 12 Step Walking Partners Dance Development.
â Â Module 6: Thinking Like A Brilliant Partner Mastery
Lessons and Assignments: Better Behavior through Social Connection and Contribution; Living Like Partners; Becoming a Brilliant Partner Now; Learning Your Way to Brilliance; Developing Confidence and Competence; and Common Mistakes with Baby Steps.
â Â Module 7: Your Next Steps Plan Development
Lessons and Assignments: Craft your move forward plan with a guided walkthrough of your Next Steps Brilliant Partnership Planner.
RRI 12-WEEK INTENSIVE SCHEDULE - APRIL 2025 COHORT
Modules released early Sunday mornings | Pod Sessions mid week | Coaching end week
KICKOFF ORIENTATION: Saturday April 5thÂ
MODULE RELEASE: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
WEEKLY COACHING CALLS WITH KATHY:
Kathy will host two coaching sessions per week, to better accommodate different time zones/schedules for students to choose from:
>>Fridays at 4pm Chicago: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6, 20.
>>Saturdays at 9am Chicago: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7, 21.
WEEKLY COACH-LED DISCUSSION PODS:
Pods will meet mid-week on Wednesdays/Thursdays
>> April 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, April 30/May 1, May 7/8, 14/15, 28/29, June 4-5, 18/19.
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đŠ PLUS: BONUS PRIVATE 1:1 LASER COACHING CALLS with Kathy
The June implementation period will include a private laser coaching call with Kathy so that you have all you need to transform your life!Â
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WRAP-UP WEEK
Weâll meet for one last round of pods and coaching for final tweaking of your partnership growth plan June 18-21.
Weâll do a deep dive assessment into what is working well so you can reinforce your progress, success, and change. Youâll get expert guidance from me and your Dancing Hearts partnership coach to help you continue to implement and expand what you takeaway from the RRI intensive to prepare you for continuing your journey with us in BPA.
đ One small shift. A whole new story.
She used to think: âMaybe Iâm not the kind of person who can really do this.â
Now she knows: âIâm exactly the kind of woman who doesnât give up on herself or her dog. Iâm ready for a different kind of support where I feel truly seen and heard.”
You donât have to feel completely ready.
You just have to know this matters too much to walk away.
Youâre not here by accident.
Youâre here because youâre ready for a new kind of partnershipâwith your dog, and with yourself.
âšWHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR BRILLIANT PARTNERS BREAKTHROUGH ACCELERATOR đ
BPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP + RRI 12-WEEK INTENSIVE COACHING PROGRAM
đŸđ BRILLIANT PARTNERS BREAKTHROUGH ACCELERATOR đ
>>Enrollment Now Open | Limited Spots Available<<-
đ THE COMPLETE BRILLIANT PARTNERS ACADEMY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
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đ RRI 12-WEEK INTENSIVE COACHING AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
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đŻ PERSONAL SUPPORT COACHING + MENTORING CALLS WITH KATHY
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đŹ COACH-LED DISCUSSION PODS - WEEKLY DURING THE INTENSIVE
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đ DAILY SUPPORT AND CONNECTION in OUR COMMUNITY
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đ§ REPLAYS OF ALL COACHING AND POD SESSIONS
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đŠ BONUS: PRIVATE 1:1 LASER COACHING CALL WITH KATHY
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âïž PRIVATE MEMBERS ONLY PODCAST WITH ALL COACHING REPLAYS
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𧩠A FULL YEAR OF ACCESS AND SUPPORT + DISCOUNTED ANNUAL RENEWAL FOR THE BRILLIANT PARTNERS ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP LOCKED IN FOR LIFE AT ONLY $397/yr
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Program Tuition: RRI: $497 + BPA $49/mo: $588 + Private Call $95 = Total Tuition $1,180
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One Payment of $777
My 100% Risk-Free "Happy Heart" Guarantee.
I stand behind the Brilliant Partners Breakthrough with the BPA and RRI 12-week Intensive with all my heart. I am confident that you will be thrilled with what you experience in the program. I know that if you do the work you WILL be on your way to becoming the partner your dog deserves and your dreams will begin to manifest. If you decide in your heart that this program is not for you after doing the work in RRI Module 1, let me know before module 2 is released on April 12th, and I will refund your full tuition. No refunds after April 12th.
Getting Results with Your Relationship Rehab Intensive Journey to Partnership
 When we bring this program ALL together into a layered, holistic process that is proven to work…well…results are nothing short of magical!
Here’s how to make this program work for you…
Each module of the course, we’ll focus on a key relationship rehab and partnership building strategy. I’ll teach the strategy in video classes that are released each Sunday morning, including your process for implementing with specific assignments. Don’t delay – do the course, the assignments and start taking action.
IMPORTANT: Plan for and Book Time for YOU and your journey.
Schedule an appointment with yourself for every week to do the module and assignment — trust me, you are so worth it!!
Plan for and schedule time for accountability:Â During the week, you’ll meet with your POD, a small accountability group and your partnership coach that will help you with the assignments and support you in developing your implementation plan, as well as help with any struggles you may experience.Â
Plan for and schedule the coaching calls:Â Then, I’ll lead a live coaching session to close out that week’s work and to help ensure your success. Participating live as many weeks as you can will truly move the needle for your success. Don’t let ‘lizzie’ tell you otherwise. Make it happen. Of course, replays will be available for you too.
Plus: Make Time to Connect: All along, youâll be fully supported with our our private RRI Facebook group: Get daily feedback from coaches; Connect, share and engage with your RRI Sisters as much as you like.
As you already know, our community is one of the best parts of my programs. So much support, sharing, celebrating…real friends are made and genuine, heartfelt support is freely offered.Â
You are not alone!!Â
But before we go any further, letâs also take an objective look at this program:Â
Fair Warning:Â This is not a âsit back and listenâ course. Itâs a hearts-in, hands-on, collaborative process where I lead you through each lesson and provide active and engaging exercises that will support your learning, integration and implementation. And you NEED coaching and accountability!
It’s called an Intensive … because that’s just what it is!Â
Who wonât do well with this program? Itâs not for anyone who wants to âkind ofâ commit. You canât get these types of results we KNOW are possible for you without your whole-hearted commitment to learn and to be coached and to implement.
Getting these types of results takes a commitment to succeed and a dedicated persistence to doing ‘the work’…along with a hefty amount of ‘you can’t stop me’ attitude that sends ‘Lizzie brain’ to the back seat when she gets scrappy about taking back control of the wheel.
RRI is for heart-led women who are committed to having a delightful partnership life with their dog/s and are willing to dive deeper into self awareness and personal transformation…
… and who are eager for the opportunity to work closely with me in this intensive program!! đ
If you are as committed as me and your team of partnership coaches are to your success … we are standing by, ready to guide you toward the life of your dreams!!
đ One small shift. A whole new story.
She used to think: âIâm afraid to hope again. What if I canât make this work either?â
Now she knows: âI have hope through the stories of the women who walked this path before me and made it work.â
Sometimes the first step is knowing that someone else believes in you (I do!) ⊠and sometimes itâs seeing others who started where you are now and made it happen. These women needed to âborrow beliefâ in the beginning too.
Scroll on, and meet them. đ
Members Share about their RRI experience...
From Ulla ...
Marika shares her RRI experience ...
Steph and what RRI did for her life ...
âI made so much progress with an issue I had been frustrated with for 6 monthsâ
"I can't recommend RRI enough! It allowed me to work through various challenges with both of my dogs and really focus on leveling up our partnership.
The extra coaching in the weekly pod calls and the weekly coaching calls its self is worth it alone!
And then if you're lucky enough to be gifted with a one on one coaching call with Kathy - it's coaching like you have never experienced it. I made so much progress after our coaching call with an issue i had been frustrated with for 6 months.
In RRI, I've learnt so much about my self and my effect on my dogs and what changes I needed to make to transform my relationship with my dogs.
Itâs also an opportunity to get to know your BeePee sisters and make some new connections, and so many big WINS!
~Marika B
âRRI was what turned the tide for us.â
âRRI is a wonderful course. I chose Myrtle as my focus dog - and I went into the course in a similar mindset about Myrtle to the one I had when I joined BPA:
I didn't really get her, I found her hard to love and bond with as a result, and, at times, I just wasn't sure if I even liked her. It's quite hard to write that now because the understanding that I have of her needs nowadays and her personality, is completely different, as is my own confidence.
I just love her to bits and totally get what she thrives on in life. RRI was what turned the tide.
I had some wonderful coaching from Kathy in one of the weekly calls about Myrtle's behaviour towards Phoebe (growling) and the work that we did on personality types - both for ourselves and our dogs - was just incredible. I will be forever grateful. "
~Ros Sâ
âIf you want to dive deeper into partnership, and further explore how your mindset influences your relationship with your dog, RRI is to place to g(r)o(w)!!â
"PODS are organized to support your journey week by week; those small groups meetings are a very safe place where we all learn more about ourselves and from each otherâs experiences with our dogs.
Partnership coaches are there to help you with your assignments so you can benefit fully from this intensive program.
It's so great to get to know each other, and this program meets our needs to be heard, to belong, and to contribute đ .
Kathyâs coaching calls are at the level of profound depth in this incredible program⊠and if you get the gift of a 1:1 coaching call with Kathy, that will play a huge role in your leveling up!"
Cecile Râ
âI am a new person!â
"My biggest insight is that I am the key to our success.
My dog is who he is and he is perfect just as he is. As such I donât need to work on him, I need to work on me.
Since I began paying close attention to my thoughts and focusing on my process affirmation I have become a new person."
Emma B
âItâs the best decision Iâve made in years!â
âI feel as if I can identify problems (thoughts, situations) much earlier and think about them - why am I thinking/feeling that, how can I change this situation so my dogs will not be over-aroused, etc.
My goal going into the program was to work on my mindset part of my partnership with Cliff so I could come to believe that we can succeed, and I certainly achieved that."
Sara Râ
âOur walk today was perfect!â
â"I understand my dogs a lot more and I try to think about their personality before I take any action with them to help our communication! I changed my mindset from I have to...to I love to!
Our play sessions are calmer, less barking, more fun! We are more in harmony since we are careful about the energy level of our activities. Thank you!"
Marie-Michelle Câ
âRRI was a real turning point in our relationship.â
"Like so many of us here in the BPA, doing the RRI with Dylan was a real turning point in our relationship.
Focusing so intensively on our partnership, and especially the mindset pieces, really helped me gain a lot of clarity and understanding.
Once I realised that I had been holding us in Dylan's old story of a 'special needs' pup he really started to blossom!
Tracy J
âI finally realized how I was unintentionally blocking our progressâ
"In RRI, I set myself the goal of a few truly connected steps in the Walking Partner's Dance with my sensitive, reactive dog.
Well, what an amazing journey we had! I finally realized how I was unintentionally blocking our progress, and when I did, it led to so many beautiful, wonderful moments of connection together đ.
We went from Pow not ever feeling comfortable at my side at all, to her consistently choosing to just naturally walk by my side without me even inviting her!"
~Steph T
âI moved from resentment to building unconditional loveâ
âRRI was a real turning point in my relationship with Monty. I moved from resentment to building unconditional love. The ahah moment came in a coaching call when I reached out to Kathy for help. I was looking for a quick fix and ended up with a mindset shift which continues to grow.
On reflection the bit I love the most which might have been the hardest at the time was writing my old story, then visioning the new one which we are now living today. Canât wait to work through this program again "
~Sandra Câ
âRRI 2.0 was a healing journey for both me and my dogs..â
"It not only helped us make a deeper connection with each other, it transformed my entire mindset so that I could make a deeper connection with myself. When I was able to break free from my own reactive mindset spirals, I was then able to be better co-regulator of safe, calm, and happy for my dogs.
By practicing and living the principles of brilliant partnership, my dogs and I worked through our challenges together as a family. As I learned how to be a better loving, responsible, trustworthy leader, my dogs also learned to be responsible, and make brilliant choices.
Love this program. Best choice of my life.
~Sarah
âWe have a connection like never before.â
"I definitely have much more of a connection with my dog. I feel that our relationship has grown so much in the past few months..
I no longer need to use treats to ensure that my dog connects with me. Now, I can invite my dog and she wants to connect with me. We understand each other on another level and I believe that this is so much more important to our relationshipđ.
RRI is a fantastic program and the regular coaching calls are incredibly helpful. It is a very supportive and enlightening process."
~Joanna
âI feel like our future is so much brighter now!â
âRRI will challenge your beliefs about your dog and yourself. It provides the tools needed for meaningful change in a very clear, step by step manner along with all the coaching and support you could wish for.
My dog's biggest struggle is her separation anxiety. She is now calm and able to relax while I am gone.
This program is worth doing and the benefits you reap will be greater than you can imagine."
~Kristin
âI canât thank you enough for the peace RRI has brought to me.â
"At home, Oakley used to go crazy barking at cars, people, and especially dogs going by. Now he is more apt to just look at me as I normalize the situation. My husband is not reacting anymore - A huge change from the barking and yelling that was the norm between them.
Before I started RRI, I took so many different classes and I kept saying that I wasnât getting to the root of the problem, wasnât dealing with his fear and insecurities. I felt I was contributing to his reactivity. I was in a spiral of guilt, helplessness, worry, and fear and I knew it affected him. After the old story exercise, I let go of so much anxiety.
At first, I was hesitant about the cost, but it was so worth it! I really love the program as a whole but the coaching calls were way beyond my expectation!
~Donna
âAfter just 12 weeks with RRI, I feel much happier and so is my dog.â
"I like to feel I'm a good dog trainer and I'd been trying to help my dog's reactivity with training and counter-conditioning, and it did help but I could only get so far. I still felt she was exhausting and a lot of trouble, I had to always be ready when she saw or heard her triggers.
Now after just 12 weeks with RRI, I feel much happier and so is my dog. We're more of a team, life is much better. The coaching and support offered by Kathy and the other coaches is great, and has given me lots of insights and practical things to do which have really helped. And we're just beginning!
The approach is so different from anything I've seen. It was a real leap of faith for me, not at all my sort of thing! I liked the personality types, the Iceberg Illusion and emphasis on a balanced life. I had so many insights about how I'd held back from loving Taz properly because I found her so difficult. There is so much excellent value and support in this program!"
~Jan
âThe biggest gift of RRI beyond the changes in my dog's behavior, is the change in our relationship.â
âOur future is much brighter as we develop and grow in our ability to engage with one another. The program is a lifestyle not a training class. Before we began this program we were both frustrated and depleted. Now, just a couple months later, we are happy and I know we will continue moving forward.
Yes there have been behavioral benefit shifts, but those are the byproducts of what I would now call a healthier perspective that increases the balance in our hearts and minds.
The RRI program is a life changing experience for your dog yes. But also for you.
~Marcia
Behind the Scenes with Brilliant Partners...
Stella talks about her reactive poodle...
Steph has a difficult struggle with her Akbash mix...
Ros was anxious about her two Viszla girls reactivity
Rhiannon turns life around for her rescued feral dog
Ana struggled with her border collie's reactivity
Charlene helped her traumatized dog feel loved
Marika trades transactional training for partnership
Alicia creates harmony with her rescues
âItâs the best decision Iâve made in years!â
âBela was not enjoying her walks and neither were weâŠI was so frustrated and sad. This partnership lifestyle is so much easier! It is the best decision I have made in years.â
~Ulla K and Bela Lisbon, Portugal
âLife is good!â
âMy rescue dog Charlie was totally overwhelmed at everything in his new environment. I was exhausted, humiliated and frustrated. After BPA, Iâm so happy and amazed at how wonderful life is with my dogs!â
~Sue Mimm, with Charlie and Leila Tyrol, Austria
âOur walk today was perfect!â
âThere was a time when walks were difficult, unhappy and uncomfortable ⊠but today, our walk was perfect. I am here, standing on the building blocks of the Brilliant Partners Academy ⊠⊠all the insights and wisdom of classes, live coaching, sharing with and learning from fellow BeePees.â
~Marianne with Clover and Bowie Huntington, NY
âWhat do I say about a program that changed despair to joy?â
âMy 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?â
~Dee and Phalen
âI'm so proud of my 3 fur kids, and forever grateful for Kathy and her program.â
âI thought: Iâve 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 Iâm so proud of my 3 fur kids!â
~Bettina, with Murphy, Mary and Bear
âKicked out of obedience class ⊠to brilliant partners!â
"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!â
~Jane and Skye
Have Questions?
Please reach out to us at help@dancingheartsdogacademy.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign a contract, or commit to a certain amount of time?
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.
Is there a guarantee?
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.
What if I enjoy training my dog ... will I have to stop my positive reinforcement training?
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.
I'm really busy...I'm not sure I have time for this.
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!
What if I can't attend the coaching calls Live, because of my schedule?
Replays!! Many of our BeePees catch the replays - it's so convenient ... and you get to choose what time is best for you.
What if I am not on Facebook? Will I be able to use the program?
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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