Teenagers who have been struggling in school are being given the opportunity to train sheep dogs to improve confidence and communication skills. - Ad adolescenti con problemi a scuola viene data la possibilità di addestrare cani pastore, per migliorare la fiducia in se stessi e le capacità comunicative.
Jun 26
Ep.375: Tasmania's muttonbirds, and muttonbirders, face uncertain future - Ep.375: Un futuro incerto per la berta codacorta e i suoi allevatori
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. Its harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. But as another season is looming, it's facing a number of threats. ... Show More
5m 44s
Jun 19
Ep.374: 'Be curious': New campaign aims to improve autism understanding - Ep.374: "Be Curious", una nuova campagna per migliorare la comprensione dell'autismo
A survey of more than 1,000 Australians [conducted in Feb 2025] has found 45 per cent had only a limited understanding of the lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Advocates say societal attitudes can have a very significant impact on the quality of life of Australians with auti ... Show More
12m 30s
Mar 2023
Dog Trainer: "A Job that's Easy to Fall in Love With"
Want to teach a dog new tricks? In this episode of the Lingokids Growin' Up podcast, we explore a dog training school to learn about different canine breeds and the fun of training animals. Our guest, Jerri Scherff, is a dog trainer who leads the world's largest virtual ... Show More
15m 51s
Dec 2023
Do Dogs Need Dog Friends?
Blanket statements like “puppies have to play with other puppies to grow into well rounded adults” or “dogs do not need dog friends, they need to learn to listen to you,” are thrown around in dog training circles every day. As you might have guessed, Sarah has a more nuanced take ... Show More
20m 21s
Apr 2022
CBG Mag 2.01 | Der Deutsche Schäferhund
Welcome to a brand new series of the Coffee Break German Magazine! In this first episode of Season 2, our hosts, Mark and Andrea discuss The German Shepherd Dog. We learn about the origins of this type of dog and how German Shepherds can act as police dogs, rescue dogs, and thera ... Show More
32m 12s
Nov 2021
How To Get Your Dog to Stop Barking (Without Barking Back)
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 ... Show More
36m 42s