Cog-Dog Radio

Sarah addresses the viral meme with the quote, “Holding dogs accountable is uncomfortable. But having dogs fail because you won’t teach, confront, or correct is unacceptable.”--Dave Kroyer. Can dogs be accountable for anything? What does that even mean? Why is it uncomfortable? Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

When working with any behavior you’re trying to influence, you can either choose to train it in the context you’ll need it, or you can choose to layer the context in gradually. Which is a better choice, and when? Are there drawbacks to each? Join Sarah as she explores these questions. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

When is it time to give up? What do we do with bred-to-bite puppies that, well, bite? All this and then some this week. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

In the final installment of Keen, Sarah talks about the case with Keen’s owner Jenna. They go over some things Sarah left out of the first two episodes and where Keen is now. Be sure to join the Q&A about Keen on Patreon! www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

This is the second part in the series on Keen the border collie. In this episode we get into the nitty-gritty of behavior modification for Keen as well as the surprising medical concern that was diagnosed. Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

The first episode in a three part series on Keen, the border collie with stranger-directed aggression, dog-directed aggression, and a medical twist that is sure to surprise you. In this episode we get into the background and the wellness interventions for this case. Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Open water swimming legend Lynne Cox is best known for breaking world records for such feats as swimming the English Channel and the Bering Strait. But Sarah first learned of her when she told a story about a baby whale on an episode of This is Love with host Phoebe Judge (linked below). Lynne has a new book coming out; Tales of Al the Water Rescue Dog and Sarah sat down to chat with her about the...

Join Sarah as she discusses the recent paper “Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes” (Morrill, et al) with one of the authors and repeat podcast guest, Dr Jessica Hekman. Affectionately known as “the mutt paper” amongst its authors, this research has been taking the internet by storm due to the click-bait-y articles that have been written about it. What does the pape...

If we aim to train errorlessly we must focus on the clues the dog provides us that tell us an error is coming. If we don’t accurately predict errors, we will fail to prevent them. Proofing with Chelsey Protulipac: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/proofing-with-chelsey-protulipac The Gift of Pre-Error Blog Post: https://thecognitivecanine.com/blog/the-gift-of-the-pre-error/ Cog Dog Classroom:...

Puppies! They are so cute! They are so fun! They also kind of ruin your life. Here’s what to do about it. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Face facts: it doesn’t actually matter what sport you’re doing, if you want to win you have to train. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Have you ever heard the advice to give your dog a decompression walk, and wondered how on earth it would be possible? Join Sarah in tackling some common problems faced by dog owners trying to provide decompression-type exercise. https://www.dogwise.com/canine-enrichment-for-the-real-world/ https://www.bindisbucketlist.com/ https://freedomnopullharness.com/ https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/a-...

At long last Sarah sat down with the dynamic women of Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training, Taylor Barconey and Jio Alcaide. They jammed about client communication, avoiding burnout as trainers, and so many things in between. Enjoy! Find Taylor and Jio here: www.smartbitchdogtraining.com On facebook at Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training On Instagram @smartbitchdogtraining On TikTok @smartbdogtraining FDSA...

In this candid conversation (with adult language!) Sarah and dog business coach Erin Moore explore why dog training costs what it does, why bargain hunting might not be in your best interest as a consumer, and why dog training professionals by and large should be charging MORE. Erin Moore was a successful dog trainer for thirteen years before burning out, switching gears, and finally deciding to h...

Do dogs have self-control? If they do, can we train it? What's different about self-regulation and "impulse control"? Find out in this episode! FDSA Worked Up! Understand, Assess, and Soothe Arousal in Sports Dogs Link: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/10999 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

There are a lot of common pitfalls surrounding the use of food in dog training. Sarah shares her dos, don’ts, and how-tos in this episode. FDSA Worked Up! Understand, Assess, and Soothe Arousal in Sports Dogs Link: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/10999 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Social, Civil, and...

Ever heard your trainer tell you to shorten your sessions? Have you worried if you are training enough? This one is for you. FDSA Worked Up! Understand, Assess, and Soothe Arousal in Sports Dogs Link: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/10999 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Values are the principles and standards of behavior we follow. If you’ve never sat down to decide what your values are as a dog trainer, whether as a hobbyist or professional, now is the time. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Where is the intersection between what you need in a pet, what you want in a performance dog, and what you just plain like? Can you get a dog that checks all of your boxes? I think you can, here is how! Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Why do trainers say “no method works for all dogs” if all dogs are governed (like all other organisms) by the laws of learning? Is positive reinforcement a method, or a principle? What about punishment? Is there a “method” that always works? CogDog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In the second installment of Sarah’s conversation with Barb Buchmayer, get even deeper in to the world of positive herding. Where to get the book: Amazon, Clean Run, Dogwise, Barnes & Noble, and almost any book retailer can order it. The US Amazon link for the book is: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Herding-101-Dog-friendly-training/dp/1736844318/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1628277149...

In part one of two, Sarah sits down with Barb Buchmayer, author of Positive Herding 101: Dog-Friendly Training. Barb has pioneered a method for training herding dogs without the use of aversive tools. Website: https://www.positiveherdingdog.com/ Where to get the book: Amazon, Clean Run, Dogwise, Barnes & Noble, and almost any book retailer can order it. The US Amazon link for the book is: https://...

Amy Cook, PhD is a dog behavior consultant extraordinaire and she sat down to chat with Sarah about the importance of planned, trained, and rehearsed management strategies for navigating the world with reactive dogs. http://playwaydogs.com/ https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/7467 Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https...

Barking puppies, struggles stationing in class, failed recalls, and more in this Patreon questions megasode. Be sure to join us on Patreon! We have new perks for 2022, patreon.com/cogdogradio Mentioned in the episode: www.synergydogsports.com Agility Right From the Start by Emelie Johnson Vegh and Eva Bertilsson Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

Sarah ushers in 2022 with some dog training wisdom for tougher times. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio