ep. 176: Dog-xic Masculinity
What do dogs tell us about gender, power and dominance? Listener Claire surprises Cristen with the toxic masculinity leashed to dog training, and pro dog trainer Jerri Scherff risks it all to smash the pawtriarchy. Plus, ladies who lapdog, pseudo alpha males and racialized canines.
guest:
Jerri Sherff, aka Sailor Jerri the Dog Trainer: IG | Tulsa Pack Athletics
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