Something to Bark About

Latest Episodes:

Episode 31: Virtual Training, Working With Fear, and the Leash Paradox Aug 17, 2020

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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.

Episode 30: Sarah Dixon Apr 07, 2020

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Join Chad as he talks with Sarah Dixon about Coronavirus, stress inoculation, cooperative care, leash pressure and more!

Episode 29: Group Classes With Brent Dry Mar 25, 2020

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Melbourne based dog trainer, Brent Dry and Chad discuss the value and challenges of teaching group classes

Episode 28: Pat Stuart (dimensions of the box not included) Feb 14, 2020

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Join Chad as he chats with Pat Stuart about Pat's recent NePoPo seminar in Chicago.

Episode 27: Where Do You Draw the Line? Dec 19, 2019

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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.

Episode 26: Who Says Dogs Have Emotions and Why Do We Care? Dec 06, 2019

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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.

Episode 25: Tyler Muto Nov 29, 2019

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Chad talks with Tyler Muto about trainer, teaching learning, and even investing in stocks!

Episode 24: Denise Fenzi Jul 01, 2019

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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

Episode 23: Balanced No More (Live In the UK) Jun 19, 2019

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Join Chad and several students and friends from his workshop in the UK. What's up with that title? Listen to find out!

Mini Episode 2: Ego, Improvement, and Impulse Control May 16, 2019

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A couple of small rants regarding ego and improvement. Also is impulse control really controversial?