Barking is Relative

There are essentially three ways to be with a dog in the human world. You can regiment them either physically or mentally, or they can be free. They want to be free, but the situation, the dog’s skills, the dog’s mental stability, and the human’s skills all need to be taken into ...  Afficher plus

Have you heard the rule “never punish a growl”? Dog training has come a long way since the yank and crank days, but some of the adages birthed from the changing tides, like “never punish a growl,” deserve a deeper look. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstrem ...  Afficher plus

In part one we talked about demand barking. Here in part two I go into detail about alter barking. Alert barking is when your dog is barking at something. A dog out the window, a noise like a doorbell, your neighbor who’s washing their car, etc. ​ In this episode I talk about: Su ...  Afficher plus

Approximately 23 million families in the US got a pet during the pandemic, many of them puppies. At their best, dogs truly are “man’s best friend,” providing real comfort and companionship. But it can be tough when your new dog isn’t adapting as well as you’d hoped. Whether it’s ...  Afficher plus

Today’s expression and dialog: My dogs are barking! Let’s take a rest. You tired? My dogs are barking! You need to get new shoes~ Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! www.patreon.com/coachshane Our sponsors: www.lets ...  Afficher plus

This time, we’ll hear a conversation between two people who meet in the park and have a general chat about their dogs. We'll study lots of new vocabulary - discussing the breed of dog, commenting on his coat, describing his personality, and more. Our lesson is in response to a su ...  Afficher plus