Something to Bark About

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

  1. JAN 22

    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!

    1h 16m

  2. 12/16/2025

    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

  3. 11/23/2020

    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

    1h 14m

  4. 10/13/2020

    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

  5. 10/06/2020

    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

    1h 28m

  6. 09/28/2020

    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!

    1h 38m

  7. 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

  8. 09/01/2020

    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.

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

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  • Creator
    Chad Mackin: Dog Trainer
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2018 Chad Mackin
  • Show Website
    Something to Bark About

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