Episode 38: Darren Smith: Dogs, and Birds, and Runways, Oh My!
Keeping airplanes safe from geese, and geese safe from airplanes with the help of a poodle named Lucy
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 38
Something to Bark About
Join internationally recognized, dog trainer, speaker, and writer, Chad Mackin for discussions about all things dog!
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Episode 37: Concept Or Process?
Understanding the difference between Concept Learning and Process Learning and how to handle each can make the difference between a happy client and a frustrated one. Let's talk about that!
Oct 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 37
Episode 36: Window Theory With Jay Jack
Jay's concept of "windows" is a great way to look at things, especially when you have a dog who keeps doing the wrong things at the wrong moment! Give it a listen ... If you know Jay, you might notice this is a pretty plain vanilla outting for him! There's an uncensored version coming to the Patreon page soon! Patreon.com/Barkabout
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 36
Episode35: Brother Christopher and Marc Goldberg
Marc Goldberg joins us again, this time we also have his co-author, Brother Christopher from the Monks of New Skete. In the first part, Brother Christopher tells us the History of New Skete and how they became dog trainers. Then, we talk in depth about the relationship between people and their dogs and what makes it so special. It was one of my favorite conversations on this show. I hope you enjoy it!
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 35
Episode 34: Rewarding The Wrong Behavior?
If you offer food to a dog who is doing something you don't want them to do, are you rewarding the wrong behavior? Maybe ... Maybe not. Let's talk about it
Sep 09, 2020•39 min•Ep. 34
Episode 33: Proving the Dog Right, Leash Tips Part 2
In this episode, Chad talks about the value of proving the dog right, and adds more to leash discussion from episode 31.
Sep 01, 2020•53 min
Episode 32: Marc Goldberg
Marc Goldberg joins Chad to talk about his upcoming book with The Monks of New Skete, The Art of Training Your Dog
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 32
Episode 31: Virtual Training, Working With Fear, and the Leash Paradox
Chad Talks about his favorite training program, Some recent expriences with fearful dogs, the fundamental paradox of the leash and one of his favorite solutions for it.
Aug 17, 2020•58 min•Ep. 31
Episode 30: Sarah Dixon
Join Chad as he talks with Sarah Dixon about Coronavirus, stress inoculation, cooperative care, leash pressure and more!
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 30
Episode 29: Group Classes With Brent Dry
Melbourne based dog trainer, Brent Dry and Chad discuss the value and challenges of teaching group classes
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 29
Episode 28: Pat Stuart (dimensions of the box not included)
Join Chad as he chats with Pat Stuart about Pat's recent NePoPo seminar in Chicago.
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 28
Episode 27: Where Do You Draw the Line?
We are being divided over the issue of physical corrections, do you use them or not. This week Chad takes a look at whether that's a sensible place to draw the line, or just an easy place to draw it.
Dec 19, 2019•48 min•Ep. 27
Episode 26: Who Says Dogs Have Emotions and Why Do We Care?
Recently in a video a dog trainer asked "Who says dogs have emotions?" and "If they do, why does it matter?" This week Chad answers both questions and a bit more.
Dec 06, 2019•49 min•Ep. 26
Episode 25: Tyler Muto
Chad talks with Tyler Muto about trainer, teaching learning, and even investing in stocks!
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 25
Episode 24: Denise Fenzi
Join Chad as he talks with Denise Fenzi ( denisefenzi.com ) about the current state of the dog training industry, finding middle ground, and pursuing personal improvement
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 24
Episode 23: Balanced No More (Live In the UK)
Join Chad and several students and friends from his workshop in the UK. What's up with that title? Listen to find out!
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 23
Mini Episode 2: Ego, Improvement, and Impulse Control
A couple of small rants regarding ego and improvement. Also is impulse control really controversial?
May 16, 2019•29 min
Mini-Episode: Rewards and Rants
In this short episode, Chad talks about the value of rewards, and how to deal with bad dog training online ... Strong language abounds!
Apr 25, 2019•30 min
Uncut Bonus Episode: Jay Jack on Reintegration and bags of weapons
This is the uncut version of episode 22, and a return to the less structured style of Dog Training Conversations. If you were a fan of the old show, this is the episode for you. If you want to share the reintegration protocol with clients, the official episode might be better for that.
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Episode 22: Jay Jack: When Dogs Fight within the Household
Chad sits down with Jay Jack to talk about his reintegration protocol for dogs who fight within a household. This is by far the best approach we know of for dealing with these issues.
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 22
Episode 21: Arousal and the Orientation Response
Chad discusses a recent insight on dealing with arousal whether it is caused by fear or exitement, and shares practical steps on addressing issues of arousal
Mar 20, 2019•40 min•Ep. 21
Episode 20: Separation Anxiety Part 2
Chad continues the discussion on helping dogs and their owners overcomes separation anxiety issues. Including more crate acclimation strategies, ways to reduce stress associated with leaving and returning, the use of medication and other aids, plus a bit more ...
Mar 05, 2019•51 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19: Separation Anxiety Part 1
The first of a two part series on dealing with separation anxiety. In this episode Chad discusses some lifestyle strategies that can reduce some of the causes of separation anxiety.
Feb 26, 2019•54 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18: More on Client Compliance
This is a continuation of last week's episode about getting more compliance from dog training clients.
Feb 20, 2019•49 min•Ep. 18
Episode 17: Getting Better Client Compliance
Everywhere I go, I hear dog trainers talking about the frustration of clients who just don't do the work. In this episode, I share a few of my thoughts on getting better compliance out of dog owners
Feb 12, 2019•53 min•Ep. 17
Episode 16: Live in Riverside!
After day one of the Biology of Behavior Workshop, Chad and some of the workshop participants talk about mistakes in training, imposter syndrome, the need for good mentors, and as a bonus Chad tells his origin story!
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15: Bad Weather Training plus Using No Reward Markers
Chad discusses how to make the most of training when the weather makes outdoor training tough. He also addresses the idea of a No Reward Marker, how to teach it and why it matters.
Jan 29, 2019•32 min•Ep. 15
Episode 14: Jason Vasconi
Chad talks with Large Field Socialization expert Jason Vasconi about all things social, some Dick Russell stories and more!
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13: Q and A
Chad answers questions from the Facebook page plus he explores a rabbit hole or two!
Jan 15, 2019•52 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12: Glenn Cooke, Educating Dog Trainer, Intermediate Syndrome, Elevating the Industry and more
Join Chad as he talks with Glenn Cooke about improving the industry, educating dog trainers, the danger of intermediate syndrome much more ...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 12
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