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Chad Mackin: Dog Trainer

Join internationally recognized, dog trainer, speaker, and writer, Chad Mackin for discussions about all things dog!

  1. 9 APR

    How Valuable is Obedience For Behavior Problems

    There are a lot of trainers who don't believe there's much value in teaching obedience when solving behavior problems. There are also a lot of trainers who think obedience is the one of the best ways to approach behavior problems. Who's right? In this Episode, Chad weighs in on the topic in a detailed break down of the question.

    55 min

  2. 22 JAN

    Is "Communication" a Euphemism?

    When trainers say "communication" especially when talking about training equipment, is that just an attempt to hide the truth of what we are doing? It can be for sure, but is it always? Can tools work without being aversive? Let's talk about it!

    1hr 16min

  3. 16/12/2025

    Influencers vs Content Creators (Rant)

    We are Back! Today I have rant for you. They won't all be like this going forward. But had some stuff to get off my chest. We have an Influencer problem and we need to acknowledge that

    36 min

  4. 23/11/2020

    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

    1hr 14min

  5. 13/10/2020

    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!

    51 min

  6. 06/10/2020

    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

    1hr 28min

  7. 28/09/2020

    Marc Goldberg and Brother Christopher (Monks of New Skete)

    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!

    1hr 38min

  8. 09/09/2020

    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

    39 min
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About

Join internationally recognized, dog trainer, speaker, and writer, Chad Mackin for discussions about all things dog!

Information

  • Creator
    Chad Mackin: Dog Trainer
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2018 Chad Mackin
  • Show Website
    Something to Bark About

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