Cog-Dog Radio

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

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