Cog-Dog Radio

Back when Cog Dog Radio was born, Sarah covered the case of Jade the golden retriever. Catch up with Jade's human and hear about how his life looks now, and how Emily has been able to reconcile the inherent risks in off leash hiking. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracis...

You asked, here it is! Sarah talks all things loose leash walking. Sarah's orthopedic and chronic pain struggles make leash pulling an absolute no-go for her, so she has a unique and multi-faceted approach to solving this common dog behavior problem.

In this dynamic interview Sarah gets the scoop on all things noise fears in dogs from veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall. What do we know, what don't we know, and is there hope for treatment? What can breeders as well as puppy buyers do better to avoid this affliction that effects nearly 50% of the world's pet dog population? Find Dr. Overall at her website, www.karenoverall.com or contact h...

You've got a dog-aggressive dog, and you want a puppy. What do you do? Is this even possible? Sarah draws from real life experience on this one, and has the safety, management, and risk assessment tools you need

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/

Join Sarah in discussion with Dr Leslie Eide as they explore the injury that Idgie suffered early this year. Idgie has returned to full functionality and that is due to the excellent care and careful rehab plan she was provided. Find Dr Eide here: www.thetotalcanine.net And join Sarah for #wednesdaynightchats here: www.facebook.com/thecognitivecanine

Join Sarah and Megan Foster of www.synergydogsports.com as they discuss a frequent student complaint: dogs that don't tolerate repetitions well. Why this might appear to be the case, what you can do about it, and more!

Explore with Sarah while she talks about her evolution through the world of location specific marker training.

In the final installment of the Barky Lunge-y series, Sarah answers the questions listeners submitted via www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Join in while Sarah and Leslie discuss the recent rule changes in United States agility organizations regarding training in the ring.

Join Sarah as she covers the third in her three pronged approach to dog-directed reactivity: differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors. Learn why this isn't the only approach she takes, and how she carries out with a series of training setups.

In the third of a five part series, Sarah talks about remedial socialization for reactive dogs. What it is, why it matters, how to do it, and more.

Take a quick walk in the woods with Sarah and talk about what COVID-19 means for our community. Dog training businesses, puppy socialization, and self-care in the time of this global pandemic.

In the second of a five part series, Sarah covers the importance of systematic desensitization for reactive dogs. What separates a desensitization protocol from a counter conditioning route? Why does this matter? How can we help our dogs who are literally overly sensitive to other dogs, become desensitized to them?

In the first of a five-part series, join Sarah as she discusses her history in reactivity treatment and her thoughts on why this behavior problem is rampant in our pets.

The expert! Sarah interviews Malena DeMartini, author of "Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs." Learn about why SA happens, what you can do to prevent it, and how to tell if your dog is suffering from this disorder. Check out Malena at her website, https://malenademartini.com/

Explore Sarah's process for helping her own dog, Idgie, through separation anxiety.

When training, we know we are attempting to teach our dogs how to act and what to do, but we are also teaching them--for better or worse--how to feel. Learn how you can optimize your dog's emotions in training by observing their behaviors in the learning process.

If your dog would rather have a tunnel than a toy, you've got problems. Learn why this happens, how to prevent it, and what to do if you're already in this situation.

There are more ways to use force than just corrective collars. Be sure you are not involving coercion in your positive-reinforcement based training.

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.

Hear what Sarah learned, was reminded of, and was validated on at this year's Clicker Expo

Sometimes radical acceptance is the best approach, and sometimes behavior modification is. Sarah helps you to decide which is best for you, with some guidelines and basic best practices.

In this episode Sarah and Dr. Leslie Eide discuss the ins and outs of air travel with our dogs.

Having a hard time prioritizing your dog training goals? Hear about Sarah's process for deciding what to train and when, and a bit of philosophizing on resolutions.