Shows
Working Dogs and WhiskeyEpisode 12: Chatting with Chad Mackin Concepts and Process!In this episode we talk with Chad Mackin about various subjects ranging from learning theories for dogs and humans alike, dealing with clients, history in training systems, and so much more!
Grab a pen and paper because there's so much to learn!....oh and of course your favorite glass of whiskey! 2024-12-291h 52
Not Another Dog and Pony ShowChad Mackin: (under-utilized) leash communicationWhere Matthias sits down (sadly, without Lauren) with the philosophical Chad Mackin to talk about leash communication.
Also, the importance of escape hatches when pushing close to thresholds, gentle communication pressure vs revenge pressure in training, and the power of letting learners think that their behaviour change is their idea and not something you imposed on them - whether dog, horse, or human.
Chad's 'Rowing' technique for LLW:
https://youtu.be/ncu_7jkPEBc?si=-lb_TYhcMGaPmK6a
Chad's SHEARR method for LLW:2024-05-211h 05
Dog Talk with Nick Benger#105: Chad Mackin - The Death of Positive vs Balanced TrainingIn this podcast we discuss the long standing Positive vs Balanced training feud within the community and how we move on from that. Plus, Chad shares some information on leash pressure training.
Chad Mackin is a fellow dog training podcaster and is well known for his insightful social media posts, as well as a former president of the IACP - International Association of Canine Professionals.
Use our code NB10 at N2N Canine Mills: www.n2ncaninemills.com/2024-02-241h 23
The Canine ParadigmEpisode 259: Leash pressure and better language part 2In Part 2 of our conversation with Chad Mackin, we delve deeper into the nuances of dog training methodologies and the role of language in shaping the industry's future. We discuss the significance of continued education for dog trainers and ways to stay informed and up-to-date in this ever-evolving field, where language plays a crucial part.
Chad shares his experiences with various dog training tools and the importance of using them responsibly and ethically. He also touches on how social media caused some concerns for him and how he managed that for himself, emphasising the role of language in addressing these...2023-05-0653 minThe Canine ParadigmEpisode 258: Leash pressure and better language part 1In our latest episode, we welcome back Chad Mackin to join us for an insightful discussion on the dog training industry. The conversation focused on Chad's experiences, concerns, and aspirations for the world of dog training, emphasising the importance of better language in the industry.
Chad expressed his concerns about the widespread issue of substandard dog training practices being shared on social media platforms such as, Facebook. He highlighted how these methods not only affect the welfare of dogs and their owners but also have a significant impact on his own state of mind. In a world where poorly executed...2023-04-301h 09
The Canine Classroom PodcastEp.11- Chad Mackin on Dog Training & Ox BloodIn this episode we have special guest, Chad Mackin, a dog trainer based in the Chicago area. Chad has been training dogs for 30 years, travels across the globe holding workshops and seminars and has hosted a couple of dog training podcasts. Chad talks about the differences in training methodologies, how he views training, what he has learned over his 30 year career and Ox Blood! (you will need to tune in to find out!). To learn more about Chad Mackin, click here to visit his website!To learn more about Anthony De Marinis and Vinny Viola, visit their...2023-04-112h 42
Win Make Give with Ben KinneyAccept Change to Win and Grow Your Business with Jimmy Mackin Join Bob Stewart as he kicks out Ben & Chad, locks the door, and dives deep into the mind of the co-founder of Curaytor Jimmy Mackin. Bob and Jimmy talk about winning in your business and how to keep it growing and moving forward. Jimmy talks about the importance of accepting change, focusing on building growth, time management, how to motivate and handle employees, and so much more. You don't want to miss this great interview on winning with your business. ----------------- Check out Jimmy on his podcast #WaterCooler Join our Facebook g...2021-08-1654 min
Something to Bark AboutDarren 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 Lucy2020-11-231h 13Something to Bark AboutConcept or ProcessUnderstanding 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!2020-10-1350 minSomething to Bark AboutWindow Theory With Jay JackJay'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/Barkabout2020-10-061h 28Something to Bark AboutMarc 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!2020-09-291h 37Something to Bark AboutRewarding 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 it2020-09-0939 minSomething to Bark AboutEpisode 33: Proving the Dog Right, Leash Tips Part 2In this episode, Chad talks about the value of proving the dog right, and adds more to leash discussion from episode 31.2020-09-0153 minSomething to Bark AboutMarc GoldbergMarc Goldberg joins Chad to talk about his upcoming book with The Monks of New Skete, The Art of Training Your Dog2020-08-251h 20
Super Serious Dog PodcastInterview with Chad MackinWe talk to Chad Mackin...2020-08-2341 minSomething to Bark AboutVirtual Training, Working With Fear, and the Leash ParadoxChad 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.2020-08-1758 minSomething to Bark AboutSarah DixonJoin Chad as he talks with Sarah Dixon about Coronavirus, stress inoculation, cooperative care, leash pressure and more!2020-04-071h 22Something to Bark AboutGroup Classes With Brent DryMelbourne based dog trainer, Brent Dry and Chad discuss the value and challenges of teaching group classes2020-03-251h 43Something to Bark AboutPat Stuart: (dimensions of the box not included)Join Chad as he chats with Pat Stuart about Pat's recent NePoPo seminar in Chicago.2020-02-141h 38Something to Bark AboutWhere 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.2019-12-1948 minSomething to Bark AboutWho 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.2019-12-0649 minSomething to Bark AboutTyler MutoChad talks with Tyler Muto about trainer, teaching learning, and even investing in stocks!2019-11-291h 44
Dog Training Conversations2019 IACP Conference Reunion!Chad and Jay get back to together for IACP Conference!2019-10-021h 33Something to Bark AboutDenise FenziJoin Chad as he talks with Denise Fenzi ( denisefenzi.com ) about the current state of the dog training industry, finding middle ground, and pursuing personal improvement2019-07-011h 17The Canine ParadigmEpisode 82: Jay Jack GRC updateJay Jack GRC update. Always wonderful to have our close personal friend Jay Jack back on the show. Being a fellow podcaster and one of our inspirations in creating our own show, we wanted to catch up.
On top of that, Jay will be in Australia this coming July 2019 to speak more about GRC. As we discussed on the show, this is a great dog sport that allows almost any dog type access. There are of course some conditions that may exclude dogs later on, however the entry levels are amazing.
If you don't know who Jay is by now...2019-06-291h 25Something to Bark AboutBalanced 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!2019-06-191h 31Something to Bark AboutMini-Episode: Ego, Improvement, and Impulse ControlA couple of small rants regarding ego and improvement. Also is impulse control really controversial?2019-05-1629 minSomething to Bark AboutRewards And RantsIn this short episode, Chad talks about the value of rewards, and how to deal with bad dog training online ... Strong language abounds!2019-04-2530 minSomething to Bark AboutUncut Bonus: Jay Jack on Reintegration and bags of weaponsThis 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.2019-03-281h 18Something to Bark AboutJay Jack: When Dogs Fight within the HouseholdChad 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.2019-03-281h 07Something to Bark AboutArousal and the Orientation ResponseChad discusses a recent insight on dealing with arousal whether it is caused by fear or exitement, and shares practical steps on addressing issues of arousal2019-03-2040 minSomething to Bark AboutSeparation Anxiety Part 2Chad 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 ...2019-03-0550 minSomething to Bark AboutSeparation Anxiety Part 1The 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.2019-02-2653 minSomething to Bark AboutMore on Client ComplianceThis is a continuation of last week's episode about getting more compliance from dog training clients.2019-02-2048 minSomething to Bark AboutGetting Better Client ComplianceEverywhere 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 owners2019-02-1252 minSomething to Bark AboutLive 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!2019-02-051h 24Something to Bark AboutBad Weather Training plus Using No Reward MarkersChad 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.2019-01-3032 minSomething to Bark AboutJason VasconiChad talks with Large Field Socialization expert Jason Vasconi about all things social, some Dick Russell stories and more!2019-01-221h 11Something to Bark AboutQ and AChad answers questions from the Facebook page plus he explores a rabbit hole or two!2019-01-1551 minSomething to Bark AboutGlenn Cooke, Educating Dog Trainer, Intermediate Syndrome, Elevating the Industry and moreJoin Chad as he talks with Glenn Cooke about improving the industry, educating dog trainers, the danger of intermediate syndrome much more ...2019-01-081h 08Something to Bark AboutJason Cohen: Teaching Clients, Tool Dependency, Real World Work, and MoreJoin me as I chat with Jason Cohen about becoming a better teacher/coach, avoiding tool dependency while still getting real world results for clients, and much more ...2018-12-281h 37Something to Bark AboutJosh Moran: Dog Philosophy, Robot Dog Training, and Finding Inspiration outside of DogsJoin Chad Mackin as he talks with The Barefoot Dog Trainer, Josh Moran about the importance of having a consistent philosophy of dogs, developing one's self, and finding inspiration to be a better trainer and much more!2018-12-201h 22Something to Bark AboutSomething To Bark AboutIn this episode, Chad addresses listener requested topics regarding playgroups, as well as predatory aggression towards other dogs.2018-12-1349 minSomething to Bark AboutSomething to Bark AboutJay Jack joins us for a mini-Dog Training Conversations reunion. Enjoy this joint Something to Bark About and GRC Dog Talk podcast2018-12-071h 17Something to Bark AboutFear, Aggression and Blue Ribbon EmotionsChad Mackin talks in depth about the 4 blue ribbon emotions and how accessing them enables reduction of both fear and aggression in dogs.2018-11-2852 minSomething to Bark AboutPat StuartJoin us as we talk with Pat Stuart about dogs, free range dog parks, the magic box, keeping egos in check, and a valuable tip for rideshare drivers!2018-11-211h 34Something to Bark AboutNate Shepherd: pit bulls, gameness, slat mills and more2018-11-151h 27Something to Bark AboutTecla Walton: Sport Dog/Pet Dog and Building Relationships2018-11-091h 47Something to Bark AboutTool Bans Part 2Part two of our two part series on tool bans. 2018-11-0359 minSomething to Bark AboutTool Bans Part 12018-10-251h 11Something to Bark AboutChoosing Your TribeHumans can't help but form strong social groups. These groups dictate how we feel about ourselves and about others. What sort of trainers do you hang around, how do they influence you?2018-10-1727 minDog Training ConversationsThe Last Podcast2018-10-1158 minDog Training ConversationsYou Decide who You are2018-10-041h 16Dog Training ConversationsAre you Proud of the Dog, or your Work with the Dog?2018-09-271h 08Dog Training ConversationsMethods, Systems and Chaos2018-09-131h 19Dog Training ConversationsRecall Strategies and Habits2018-08-301h 12Dog Training ConversationsJumping Topics2018-08-2357 minDog Training ConversationsCommitment, Punishment, and why Dogs don't Obey2018-08-161h 10Dog Training ConversationsDeath and Difficulty2018-08-091h 05Dog Training ConversationsFear and Avoidance2018-08-021h 09Dog Training ConversationsRetribution in Training2018-07-2652 minDog Training ConversationsInstalling Microwave Ovens2018-07-191h 19Dog Training ConversationsApocalypse Talk with Jay2018-07-121h 27Dog Training ConversationsFlooding, Fear, Fireworks, and Empowerment2018-07-051h 12Dog Training ConversationsRetractable, Long Lines, and Scams2018-06-281h 17Dog Training ConversationsEmotion, Cognition and Anthropomorphism2018-06-211h 16Dog Training ConversationsGenetics, Behavior, and Nose-to-Nose Greetings2018-06-141h 11Dog Training ConversationsUsing Weakness to Make them Strong2018-06-071h 07Dog Training ConversationsAustralian Tour Wrap-up2018-06-011h 15Dog Training ConversationsA Conversation about Drives2018-05-311h 27The Canine ParadigmEpisode 29: Chilling with Chad MackinIt been a big 3 weeks of seminars with Chad and Jay, however Jay already headed home and Chad dropped in with Pat prior to the big flights back to the US. We got to reminisce a little about weeks gone by and just discuss thoughts about what's been happening in the dog training industry in general.2018-05-251h 09Dog Training ConversationsSubway Dogs, LIMA and Punishment2018-04-271h 03Dog Training ConversationsHandling or Training?2018-04-191h 16Dog Training ConversationsChad on the Canine Paradigm Podcast2018-04-131h 29The Canine ParadigmEpisode 21: Interviewing Chad MackinIn another first on the Canine paradigm, we interview our first international guest, Chad Mackin, who will soon be joining us on Australian soil to run his seminar with training Colleague Jay Jack, who also run their own podcast, Dog training conversations.2018-04-121h 29Dog Training ConversationsExperimentation2018-04-051h 04Dog Training ConversationsPlay Styles and the Value of Technical Knowledge2018-03-291h 23Dog Training ConversationsDogs of Velvet and Steel2018-03-221h 24Dog Training ConversationsE-collars and Vibrations2018-03-151h 10Dog Training ConversationsGameness2018-03-081h 18Dog Training ConversationsImposter Syndrome2018-03-011h 09Dog Training ConversationsFoundational Principles Revisited2018-02-151h 39Dog Training ConversationsDon't Teach to Yourself2018-02-081h 20Dog Training ConversationsWhat's your Plan?2018-02-011h 12Dog Training ConversationsChad and Jay get Emotional2018-01-251h 12Dog Training ConversationsNew Developments2018-01-181h 09Dog Training ConversationsDisagreeing with Dogs and Each Other2018-01-1159 minDog Training ConversationsGuest Aimee Sadler2017-12-281h 36Dog Training ConversationsBleeper-Blooper Episode2017-12-211h 18Dog Training ConversationsOwnership vs. Possession2017-12-141h 20Dog Training ConversationsNon-Positional Obedience2017-12-071h 17Dog Training ConversationsDictionaries don't Teach You to Communicate2017-11-301h 08Dog Training ConversationsDissatisfaction with Current Trends2017-11-161h 11Dog Training ConversationsProcess2017-11-091h 14Dog Training ConversationsExamination without Contempt2017-11-021h 04Dog Training ConversationsResponsibility and Safety2017-10-261h 28Dog Training ConversationsRest and Recovery2017-10-191h 27Dog Training ConversationsChad's IACP Presentation Preview2017-08-241h 04
Common Sense Dog Training With Ty BrownInterview With Chad MackinIn this episode I pick the brain of renowned dog trainer, Chad Mackin, of PackToBasics.com. Chad travels the country teaching dog owners how to solve dog problems through understanding when their dogs are in an adrenalized state and how to counteract that state of mind.If your dog is dealing with aggression, destruction, hyperactivity, or other such behaviors this is a must listen.2013-02-2626 minCommon Sense Dog Training With Ty BrownInterview With Chad MackinIn this episode I pick the brain of renowned dog trainer, Chad Mackin, of PackToBasics.com. Chad travels the country teaching dog owners how to solve dog problems through understanding when their dogs are in an adrenalized state and how to counteract that state of mind.
If your dog is dealing with aggression, destruction, hyperactivity, or other such behaviors this is a must listen.2013-02-2626 min