Cog-Dog Radio

Synergy Part Two 19.12.2017 29:22 ↓

In part two of Synergy the whippet's story we discuss start line stays, stopped contacts, and reinforcement strategies!

Synergy Part One 12.12.2017 22:00 ↓

In part one of Synergy the whippet's case study we discuss high arousal, great dog training, and good lifestyle choices.

Check Yourself 06.12.2017 11:36 ↓

A quick podcast on keeping track of success in a productive way.

Comparison Hell 28.11.2017 19:06 ↓

Do you compare yourself to others? Do you compare your dog's progress to others? It's time to stop!

Effective Behavior Change Part Three: Reinforcement Strategies 01.11.2017 30:51 ↓

In the final installment of the effective behavior change series! This time its all about the god of behavior change--reinforcement!

Effective Behavior Change Part Two: Antecedent Arrangements 24.10.2017 20:58 ↓

Road trip podcast part two! This time we discuss setting the scene for desired behaviors with smart arrangement of antecedents.

Effective Behavior Change Part One: Replacement Behaviors 17.10.2017 20:05 ↓

First in a series of behavior change, starting with replacement behaviors.

Frustration Station! 12.10.2017 14:38 ↓

Should our learners be feeling frustrated during training?

Trigger Stacking 03.10.2017 19:29 ↓

I've been feeling my triggers stack up, what about you? In this episode chat with me about trigger stacking and a common misnomer in behavior modification.

Crossover Trainers 26.09.2017 37:41 ↓

Talking about what it means to be a crossover trainer with Casey Coughlin of Inspiration Canine.

Sports Medicine with Dr Leslie Eide 19.09.2017 1:03:56 ↓

A conversation about how we can best care for our sport dogs.

Behavioral Wellness for Pet Dogs 12.09.2017 41:45 ↓

I talk with Katie Gingrich, owner/operator of Pets Crave Love in Austin Texas about putting the four steps to behavioral wellness to work in pet dog care.

Nutrition, Behavior, and Vets 05.09.2017 52:56 ↓

A conversation with Dr Patti Mahoney

Getting it Wrong 29.08.2017 53:17 ↓

In a candid conversation with my friend Aimee Bonnain we talk about getting training wrong on the way to getting it right, and the nature of training as an applied science.

Prey Drive, Seminars, and Ray Coppinger 22.08.2017 17:28 ↓

A podcast update where I cover seminars, my new chickens, and the recent passing of pioneer scientist Raymond Coppinger.

Cog Dog Radio: Dani Part Three 01.08.2017 23:55 ↓

In the final installment about Dani the sheltie we talk to Dani's human, Graham and get his take on training a reluctant dog.

Case Study: Dani Part Two 23.05.2017 22:53 ↓

In Dani Part Two we get into the details of what we did with this special dog. Teaching her she is never wrong, showing her that she can tackle challenges, and letting her see her world in a way she never had. Enjoy!

Case Study: Dani Part One 09.05.2017 25:42 ↓

Dani, the little sheltie that could! She was shy, scared, and shut-down. Her transformation is one of my favorites. Enjoy!

Play Matters 28.03.2017 21:32 ↓

Dogs that "stress down," the difficulties of counterconditioning noises, and how play matters.

More to the Story: *is* barking a reflex? 14.03.2017 22:12 ↓

More on the reflexive (or not) nature of barking, dealing with handler-focused dogs in agility, and training your students with positive reinforcement. Plus, what's up next for The Cognitive Canine?

Did You Know? Barking is a Reflex 28.02.2017 30:09 ↓

In this episode I discuss why barking is such a troubling thing for so many dog people, we go a little more in depth as to what a fear period is and is not, and more! Enjoy.

Episode Seventeen: More Puppies! 14.02.2017 32:06 ↓

Answering email questions about puppies! Crate barking, separation anxiety prevention, and more!

Emotions in Sport Dogs 31.01.2017 21:56 ↓

This week I answer email questions, talk about Clicker Expo, emotions as behavior in sport dogs, and my upcoming FDSA course, "Worked Up!"

Cog Dog Radio: Puppy Series Part Three 17.01.2017 30:04 ↓

In my final installment about puppies I interview Jane Messineo-Lindquist (Jane Killion) about her comprehensive puppy raising program, Puppy Culture.

Cog Dog Radio: Puppies Part Two 27.12.2016 29:27 ↓

In part two of the puppy series I tell the stories of each of my three border collies.