Something to Bark About

In this short episode, Chad talks about the value of rewards, and how to deal with bad dog training online ... Strong language abounds!

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.

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.

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

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 ...

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.

This is a continuation of last week's episode about getting more compliance from dog training clients.

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

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!

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.