In this episode Lenny discusses how to improve the communication between you and your dog. To illustrate a couple of points he invokes the true story of Hans the Clever horse. The story highlights the idea of letting go of our egos and learning a truly common language with which to communicate with our best friends. Listen in and enjoy! Resources: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Dog-Alexandra-Horowitz/dp/1849835675/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1643603867&amp;sr=8-1'>Thomson, Sarah L., and Alexandra Horowitz. Inside of a Dog. Simon &amp; Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016.</a> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/034544678X/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=mMyhr&amp;pf_rd_p=9aa30bae-d685-4626-879d-c38f81e830a3&amp;pf_rd_r=2BWWT3HW4P5HWRRQ9XZ9&amp;pd_rd_r=fa0dcafd-3ca2-4412-85a3-009f9fcbb65f&amp;pd_rd_wg=COIGu&amp;ref_=bd_tags_dp_rec'>McConnell, Patricia B. The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do around Dogs. Ballantine Books, 2003.</a> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Dogs-Smarter-Than-Think/dp/0142180467/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/135-6330476-5465855?pd_rd_w=erxUc&amp;pf_rd_p=6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da&amp;pf_rd_r=TXGYZFKA5BWDZRF9PDCT&amp;pd_rd_r=36e5876a-7cf6-4d62-8f9a-15f51e994c6f&amp;pd_rd_wg=eD3Zn&amp;pd_rd_i=0142180467&amp;psc=1'>Hare, Brian, and Vanessa Woods. The Genius of Dogs: Discovering the Unique Intelligence of Man&apos;s Best Friend. Oneworld, 2015. </a>

In this podcast, we aim to help you cultivate a harmonious, balanced and fulfilling relationship with your dog.  There will be discussions, interviews and book reviews covering dog behavior, dog psychology, and dog training, among other canine related topics.  There will also be a focus on human behavior and psychology, and the dynamics of the dog-human relationship. The ultimate goal is to deepen your understanding of your dog, and yourself, for everyone’s benefit. This podcast is hosted by Lenny Flek, certified dog trainer since 2007 and dog care entrepreneur.