Cog-Dog Radio

You had your first dog, then your upgrade, and now you've got this third one. Do you feel paralyzed? Afraid to screw up? If you've ever felt paralyzed with fear of failure or disaster when it comes to dog training, this listen is for you. https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/upgrade-dogs Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naac...

Join Sarah as she discusses what happens when our dogs don't always do what we expect. "Your expectations are getting in the way of your observations," as heard from Emelie Johnson Vegh on Hannah Branigan's podcast, Drinking From the Toilet, here: https://hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/105/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.o...

Do you have a barky-lunge-y type? Do you still want to trial in dog agility? Check out the tips, deal breakers, and training procedures you will need in this episode. 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/ Pat...

Join me and Marissa Martino of Paws and Reward to discuss why you should ditch your training resolutions. Wait - what?!?! Isn’t this a dog training podcast? Hear us out! We definitely want to encourage you to train with your dog(s). And, we also want to help you alleviate some of the pressure that a “new year, new you” attitude brings. In this episode, we talk about why resolutions quickly fail an...

What makes recalls reliable? What breaks them down? All this and more! 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

Join Sarah and guest Megan Foster of Synergy Dog Sports for a deep dive on deciding what reinforcer is best for what job, and why. 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/cogdog...

We love dogs that have big feelings. We buy them, we breed them, and we raise them. But it is our responsibility to take care of those feelings, and to plan accordingly. Learn about three actionable steps that you can take to improve your selection of reinforcement for dog training. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/...

In this replay episode Sarah explores the best use of reinforcers, and reinforcement strategies, for dog agility. This episode originally aired as part of a three part series on best practices for dog agility. Be sure to check the rest out: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/best-practices-in-agility-part-two-speed https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/best-practices-in-agility-part-three-tes...

Sarah and Marissa discuss the mentality of taking a pill to mask a symptom versus a true healing path in dog training, and life. Marissa Martino: https://pawsandreward.com/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Happier Crat...

Perfect dogs, unicorns, and other myths. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Happier Crating: Solutions for Common Crate Concerns https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/buy-webinar Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-...

Together with special guest, Sarah’s partner Dr Leslie Eide, dive into perhaps the most vital aspect of dog sports: mindset. Also, they talk about movies. Enjoy! Dr Leslie can be found here: www.thetotalcanine.com Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Patreon: https:/...

Should you consider breed when writing a behavior modification plan? Are dogs all individuals, are their species-typical behaviors more important than their breed-typical ones? Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Happier...

In the first of three BONUS Connection Summit Crossover podcasts with Marissa Martino of The Paws and Reward Podcast, Sarah and Marissa dig in on imposter syndrome. https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Exploring some advancements to the Happy Crating protocol, Sarah dives into tackling tough crate-related concerns. Happier Crating: Solutions for Common Crate Concerns https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/buy-webinar Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.o...

What, when, why and how! Let’s talk sterilization procedures for our dogs with guest Dr Jessica Hekman. Dr Jessica Hekman is a veterinarian who studies the genetics of behavior, and a friend of the podcast. She’s also the mastermind behind the Functional Dog Collaborative which you can find here: https://functionalbreeding.org/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https:/...

Anyone who has shared their life with an adolescent of any species knows that it’s a tough time for everyone. Learn what you can expect from your young dog and how to best support them--and your relationship--through the difficult 6 to 24 month period. You CAN survive it, and come out better for it! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https:...

Dog trainers often refer to “jackpotting” as a type of reinforcement. But, what does that mean? Let’s operationalize the jackpot, and see if it’s actually helping our training at all. The Effects of Jackpots on Responding and Choice in Two Domestic Dogs https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28456/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.co...

Join Sarah in discussion with Cog Dog Patron and aspiring birth doula, Addie Dodge, about the parallels between being a birth doula and being a dog trainer or guardian. It might surprise you! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations ht...

Join Sarah and friends Marissa Martino and Lisa Mullinax for this juicy conversation regarding the education available to trainers, what basics they might be missing when trying to follow recipes, and where a training recipe is best useful--and when it’s not. Find Marissa here: https://pawsandreward.com/ And Lisa here: https://www.4pawsuniversity.com/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.c...

Sarah Fischer has been working with dogs for 25 years and developed ACE: Animal Centered Education, an integrated approach to the wellbeing and teaching of animals. She offers online and in person workshops in her approach from Tilley Farm, UK. We sat down to talk with Sarah after hearing her talk on Beyond The Operant, linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txER3iSUpkg https://www.facebook....

Excellence can be your goal while still avoiding perfection paralysis. Let’s talk about it. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Do you or your dog need a different learning environment than what is generally offered in dog sports? Do you find yourself struggling to say “no” to your instructor, or to produce the right kind of environment for your dog? This podcast is for everyone out there blazing a different trail with their dog than the one that’s already been laid out. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/pub...

A follow up episode to Self Regulation with Shade Whitesel in which Sarah dives a little deeper on the topic. Self-Regulation with Shade Whitesel: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/self-regulation-with-shade-whitesel Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Conn...

A candid conversation with dog trainer Adam Skandarani about coercion, its nuanced layers, and a surprising reason to avoid it. Adam Skandarani is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor who operates Flash of Brilliance Dog Training in Massachusetts. You can find them at https://www.flashofbrilliancedogs.com/ @flashofbrilliancedogs on IG Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publicatio...

Is it ok to withhold toys to produce more drive for them? Are we sometimes producing welfare deficits to our advantage with our sport dogs? The answers might surprise you. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.te...