Canine - Human Relationship Institute

04/23/2025

I wanted to better define something.

CHRI provides education. That is why it exists. It is the only reason. Furthering educational purposes, clarity is always a key element working with dogs, and to humans. Yourself included. For that purpose, the monthly course subscription needs to be better defined, better named. CHRI Live will now be renamed as CHRI Monthly Class. That is what it has always been, for the past 2.4 years now. There are 28 existing 75 to 90 minute courses. Each unique to an area of understanding that anyone with a dog, wishing to have a dog, or works with dogs in any capacity should know. Period. None of the previous of future subject matters are available anywhere else. For $15.00, per month, you get a lecture class on an aspect of dogs (in all areas) that you need to know, regardless of how long you have or have not been working with dogs.

To be more clear, CHRI has a Podcast, hosted deftly by Bre Charity and Angela Leuck. It is a weekly broadcast (free) of interviews of some of the best people from all aspects of the industry.

CHRI monthly class is a subscription based monthly lecture course that allows you to gain much more depth or insight and knowledge about dogs, behavior, training. It is not a “visiting”, talking about someone else or “bitching” about things. It is a pure class and educational lecture. Literally a continuous educational resource.

You can find the the subscription here:

https://www.chrinstitute.com/sign-up/monthly-live-sessions

Now aptly named: CHRI Monthly Class

04/23/2025

There is only one live spot left in the FFD course this year. There is no other resource for understanding and learning how to work with fearful/feral dogs (either and both) anywhere.

If you cannot make the FFD this year (Las Vegas, New Mexico) there is always next year. This is the 6th year of teaching this course.

Also, you can take the entire course, on-line, at any time. The in-line course has 4 years of teaching this course, working with feral dogs, and videos in real time many of my, and others, sessions with feral dogs. Full discussions and explanations of what was going on, as well as the what, how and why are part of the video course.

https://hart2heartcanineonline.uscreen.io/programs/fearfulferalnelsonhodges

04/16/2025

04/13/2025

First photo of Bella is most recent. Last photo was exactly 21 years ago to this day. She was one year old at the time.

Bella has outlasted most all of the two main packs, going on three, of dogs that I have had during her time here. She has seen close to 200 dogs through her life in my home, our home, her home.

So at 22 years old, she is officially the oldest known Siberian Husky on earth. I had checked with my Sibernet people (over 30 years of world wide Siberian Husky network). Hanna, in Florida, passed away last year at 21. Hanna was the second oldest to Bella at the time.

She is beginning to suffer with very decreased balance and mobility. Has accidents she is unaware of during the day. She has begun to softly cry just laying there, and collapses when she tries to walk around.

Bella has been deteriorating more rapidly over the past month. I fear her time is near. She is uncomfortable most all of the time.

I am dreading the decision that I know I will have to make very soon. Every dog I have ever had to put to sleep I have betrayed their trust in me. Every one of them. It is the burden I carry. When there is nothing else I can do for them, I cannot make the excuse that I couldn’t have done something different for them. I will carry that guilt forever. That is just how it is. And there really isn’t any moralizing it for myself.

I wanted to share this with you so you understand my feeling and thoughts about my responsibilities and relationships with my dogs.

04/11/2025

If you want to learn much more in depth information about Puppies, development, behaviors, what, when, how and why, and you missed the on-line live course, it is now available on-line at your leisure.

Puppy Development online course February 3-7, 2025 5-8 pm CST are previously recorded. Once purchased a link will be sent via your registered email during checkout for access up to 1 year from date of purchase.

04/07/2025

3 upcoming classes. 2 of them online, both in May (9 hours total, 3 hours per 3 night).

“Polite Play” May 7, 8, 9 from 6-9pm Central.
“Aggressive Dogs II”, the follow up second part of Aggressive Dogs last year also in May. There is still time to register for both. There are no restrictions on the number of students for these classes (as with other courses).

CHRI Course III is still open for registration for a couple more people. If you have completed Course II, at any time, you are eligible for this Course. This Course explains the previous two in much greater detail and depth. The “why” behind how things work. Course III is June 13-19 at the CHRI Center in Blue Ridge, TX. Class is from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm each day. You will be assigned a “client” through part of the Course. Registration is limited in number.

04/03/2025

If you don’t know yet, you are missing out on the best, broad based Podcast about Dogs, Canines, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Ethology, and People. The CHRI Podcast run by Bre Charity and Angela Leuck. A “Dog’s Eye View” (DEV).

The current line up of interviews grows almost daily. There are currently 4 completed and released interviews. Another released very shortly. The line up of people in the industry is pretty incredible and top notch for every interview. I won’t divulge (yet) some of the upcoming names, but they are all great!! The purpose of the Podcast is to get to know the people behind the name, provide information, knowledge and perspectives of all directions. Bringing together what we all can learn from and enjoy.

We will be announcing upcoming interviews soon. Currently bi-weekly, we are planning to go weekly soon.

Don’t miss out. These are substantive and thought provoking interviews. And don’t miss some interesting upcoming specials.

The platforms you can currently catch them on are:

amazon music, apple and spotify

Soon to be on YouTube.

04/01/2025

I am sorry to announce that I will have to cancel the upcoming On-Line RBBM in April, and the trip/classes in Calgary, Canada in May at this time.

I will also have to reschedule the Working with Aggressive Dogs II for a few weeks.

I apologize for the short notice for these courses. We will reschedule when we are able.

Thank you for your understanding and your interest.

03/31/2025

I wanted to let everyone know what a fantastic class this past course II and Course VI were two weeks ago. A perfect match up of dogs, humans, study, work, and a stray dog that became a member of the group, as well as gain a permanent home with one of the trainers.

I could not have been happier about the intent, progress, discussions and the learning involved.

It was an honor to work with every one of you.

Instructor Certification Graduate:
Valerie Ann Erwin, CHRI-RBT, RBTI

Course II Graduates:
Breanne Charity
Braylee Moore
Elleiana Moore
Maggie Wright
April Sullivan

03/29/2025

🤣🤣

Well, I was told by Valerie Ann Erwin that she was sending me a “gift”. It arrived a couple of days ago, but I have been so swamped that I had not opened it until tonight. 🫣😳

The context: we were finishing up her 12 day Instructor Certification course (overlayed upon the 9 day Course II). I was asking about some aspects, and saying that I may not be teaching 10 years from now (when I will be into my eighties). I must have said something like “I will have to stop teaching when my Instructor manuals run out of room”.

She sent me this!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

03/28/2025

Upcoming in April. Course I, RBBM Concepts there are still a few slots left in this class (limited numbers allowed)

This is an on-line Zoom class

If you don’t know, ask someone who has taken this course. And Angela is available to answer questions as well

This is the beginning course to study RBBM/RBT. This is an excellent opportunity for dog trainers, owners, care takers, etc. that will help you understand more about dogs language, motivations, capabilities, and being able to better communicate your intent to them. Your dog will be used to to help e

03/28/2025

Coming up very soon.

Aggressive Dogs II.

April 3, 4, 5.

If you have had Aggressive Dogs I, and haven’t signed up for the continuation, do so shortly.

https://www.chrinstitute.com/sign-up/aggressive-dogs-ii-online

Photo below: Bosch / not an aggressive dog.

03/23/2025

Dolly - Great Pyr, and Harper - 6 mo old GSD first try/allowance of play this morning. Both are figuring out what play means with each other. This is about 1/4 of the efforts in time. It was about as perfect as I have seen.