Cog-Dog Radio

What is socialization? Is it just a systematic desensitization process for puppies? This and more!

Have you ever felt limited by positive training? Do you think trainers who use "all the tools" in the toolbox have an easier time at behavior change? Have you ever wondered how to control a behavior WITHOUT using corrections? This one is for you.

Sarah talks to founder of Animal Training Academy, Ryan Cartlige about purpose, entrepreneurship, and all things behavior-geek in this epic episode. Find Ryan at www.animaltrainingacademy.com

Does your dog get bored with repetition? Does he get bored in training or practice for sports? The first step is defining boredom, and that definition will lead you to the solution.

Listen in on a conversation between Sarah and owner of Denver's Noble Beast Dog Training, Mindy Jarvis as they discuss elevating pet dog training with performance dog principles, and vice versa. Contact Mindy at mindy@noblebeastdogtraining.com and check out her website www.noblebeastdogtraining.com

Does fear of missing out plague your agility dog? Does he bark and scream while he waits his turn? This one is for you!

Inspired by the Canine Conversations episode "The Top 5 Behaviors We Would Teach Every Dog," Sarah goes through her essential top five behaviors every sport dog should know. Check out the Canine Conversations episode here: https://canineconvos.com/19-2/

You've heard it. You know you should. But will record-keeping in training really change your life? Is it actually worth it?

Decompression, fitness, skill training, how do you fit it all in? Is there even time for it all? Yes, the answer lies in how you look at it.

Reinforcement drives all behavior, but you don't have to drive all reinforcement. Take a sigh of relief and finally relax about your puppy sniffing and playing on his own.

Sarah and Leslie went to Finland! Find out all about it and more.

Join Sarah and Denise Fenzi of Fenzi Dog Sports Acadamy to talk about the new FDSA Pet Professionals Program

Join me and Megan Foster of Synergy Dog Sports while we discuss how to apply smart training techniques to your agility training.

Are you accidentally punishing valuable behaviors in your agility training? Is your instructor?

How do we deal with people being incorrect? Do we fight with them, make our "right" assumptions known, or just let it go? What does this have to do with dog training?

How do you control the chaos of a multi-dog household? How do you keep them from killing each other, or from driving you insane? Tips, tricks, and more in this episode.

Training, equipment, safety, and more! When it comes to hiking with dogs, a little preparation goes a long way.

Listen as Sarah asks Dr Leslie Eide your questions about consent and its place in canine rehabilitation and sports medicine.

What can you do with ten minutes to improve your dog's life? A lot, it turns out! All this, and a few updates, in this episode.

Talk all about what drains, and fills a dog's emotional cup in this interview with Sarah Owings

BARK! BARK! BARK! by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

Hear about FDSA training camp and upcoming classes.

Join Sarah and Casey Coughlin as they discuss off leash exercise for dogs with an intense drive to hunt or chase wildlife.

Trail Occurrences by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

Sarah and a zookeeper-dog trainer pal discuss food-based and other types of environmental enrichment. Intentionally not including her last name or the name of the zoo.