Cog-Dog Radio

Sarah sat down with Shade Whitesel to talk about finding the right balance between highly adrenalizing activities and calmer more self-regulated ones for our dogs. Find Shade at www.shadesdogtraining.net and on instagram @shadewhitesel Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In this crossover episode with the Paws and Reward podcast Sarah and Marissa sit down to discuss the many nuanced considerations when utilizing therapeutic setups for dog-directed reactivity. Join Sarah and Marissa for more on this topic in their webinar The World’s NOT a Stage: Reactivity Setups on November 29th at 5pm pacific. The webinar will be recorded so if you can’t attend live, not to worry! Register here: www.pawsandreward.com Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Dogs and kids; not the fantasy some people imagine. What if you already have kids and you want to upgrade to a sportier dog? What if you have sport dogs already and you want to have kids? Are kids and dogs even a good match? All this and more. Find Michelle at www.poochparenting.net Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Which behavior problems are about training, and which are about lack of maturity? Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Is there a time and a place to intentionally utilize one type of learning over another in dog training? Can you ever be operating in only one learning form? Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

This week explore the question “where does habituation end and flooding begin?” Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

We talk a lot about self regulation and impulse control in dogs and it is past time for us to discuss the very necessary self control it takes for sport trainers to not harm their futures with their bright young dogs. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Repeat guest Lisa Mullinax CDBC and Sarah chat about the special skillset it requires to not only work with but to live with exceptionally challenging dogs. Find Lisa here: https://www.serenitycanine.com/ Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Ash Osborn CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP is the owner-operator of Pawsitive Pups Academy in Omaha Nebraska. With a decade in the field and a lot of picky eaters-turned chow hounds under her belt, she was the ideal guest to talk about the practical ways to increase food interest in our dogs, and our client dogs. Find Ash at https://www.pawsitivepupsacademy.com/ Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Hyper social behaviors, food aversion, recall questions, and more! Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Join Sarah and cooperative veterinary care expert Monique Feyrecilde in a dynamic discussion about how we can best support our dogs through their veterinary experiences. Find Monique here: My website for information & consults: www.teachinganimals.com My YouTube (tutorial library growing all the time): https://www.youtube.com/teachinganimals Cooperative Veterinary Care Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cooperativevetcare/ My veterinary clinic: www.mercerislandvet.com Fear Free Veterinary Professional Finder: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/directory/ Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In this crossover episode with the Functional Breeding Podcast, Sarah and Dr Jessica Hekman DVM dive into what the word “functional” actually means when it comes to our dogs. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In this crossover episode with the Paws and Reward podcast join Sarah and Marissa Martino in discussion about Marissa’s recent trip to Peru and the life lessons for dog people she found there. Find Marissa at www.pawsandreward.com Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

It’s been a minute since we talked about barking, and Sarah has a new breed that’s got a lot more voice than her border collies! Learn about the advances in Sarah’s thinking regarding barking, and how she avoids barking in a breed that generally wants to bark. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Have you ever embarked on a training program and wondered “is this working? How will I know if it will work?” Explore these questions with Sarah through a real life training project of hers. Hint: it’s not about the dog. Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

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 Registration: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/10574-sarah-stremming Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

What does it mean for dogs to be “hidden potential”? Are they shut down dogs? Stress down dogs? Sick dogs? Unfit dogs? How can we help them? FDSA Registration: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/10574-sarah-stremming Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

What are your values when it comes to competing with your dogs? Will you run a dog after an injury? Will you run a dog that is afraid of the judge? If you drove across the country for an event, what would make you scratch? Join Sarah on this deep dive of her own values, and decide your own. FDSA Registration: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/10574-sarah-stremming Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

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! FDSA Registration: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/10574-sarah-stremming Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

Differential reinforcement is how we build some behaviors and not others. Utilizing a hierarchy of reinforcers can allow us to create a hierarchy of chosen behaviors for our dogs. This is valuable in recalls, in tough shaping projects, and even in sport training. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

What makes recalls reliable? What breaks them down? All this and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

What makes recalls reliable? What breaks them down? All this and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

Sarah often recommends never allowing dogs to chase wildlife so that they don’t build a reinforcement history for this behavior pattern, but what about the dogs that are hardwired to chase? Do the same principles apply? Alisa Healy is the owner and trainer at Dog Forward Training, where she specializes in helping people raise puppies for an active lifestyle through training and socialization services in the Chicago suburbs. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a Licensed Family Dog Mediator and also writes for several large dog blogs. Alisa also shares her life–including off leash hiking–with two sighthounds and has a unique perspective on the subject. Find more from Alisa here: https://dogforwardtraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dogforwardtraining https://www.instagram.com/alisa.digs.dogs/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

Join Sarah in a dynamic discussion with her strength and fitness coach, Liz Joyce. They talk about splitting, coach and learner responsibility, the power of positive reinforcement, and so much more. Sign up for courses and get to know Liz at www.caninehandlerfitness.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

Sarah addresses the viral meme with the quote, “Holding dogs accountable is uncomfortable. But having dogs fail because you won’t teach, confront, or correct is unacceptable.”--Dave Kroyer. Can dogs be accountable for anything? What does that even mean? Why is it uncomfortable? Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

When working with any behavior you’re trying to influence, you can either choose to train it in the context you’ll need it, or you can choose to layer the context in gradually. Which is a better choice, and when? Are there drawbacks to each? Join Sarah as she explores these questions. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

When is it time to give up? What do we do with bred-to-bite puppies that, well, bite? All this and then some this week. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

In the final installment of Keen, Sarah talks about the case with Keen’s owner Jenna. They go over some things Sarah left out of the first two episodes and where Keen is now. Be sure to join the Q&A about Keen on Patreon! www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/

This is the second part in the series on Keen the border collie. In this episode we get into the nitty-gritty of behavior modification for Keen as well as the surprising medical concern that was diagnosed. Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

The first episode in a three part series on Keen, the border collie with stranger-directed aggression, dog-directed aggression, and a medical twist that is sure to surprise you. In this episode we get into the background and the wellness interventions for this case. Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Open water swimming legend Lynne Cox is best known for breaking world records for such feats as swimming the English Channel and the Bering Strait. But Sarah first learned of her when she told a story about a baby whale on an episode of This is Love with host Phoebe Judge (linked below). Lynne has a new book coming out; Tales of Al the Water Rescue Dog and Sarah sat down to chat with her about the book, her time in Italy the book is based on, and a mutual love of dogs. Find Lynne and order the book here: https://www.lynnecox.com/ Listen to the podcast episode Sarah references here: https://thisislovepodcast.com/something-large-and-wild-2/ Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Join Sarah as she discusses the recent paper “Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes” (Morrill, et al) with one of the authors and repeat podcast guest, Dr Jessica Hekman. Affectionately known as “the mutt paper” amongst its authors, this research has been taking the internet by storm due to the click-bait-y articles that have been written about it. What does the paper actually say? What does it not say? What can we use this research for, as professionals? The paper and the supplementary materials: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abk0639?fbclid=IwAR0CY2tlftCuZPHGdR7rcioZRfj_hsqNHZ4uytNPcNQQAO5iRtYN-a-NYgY More about Dr Hekman: http://www.dogzombie.com/ and https://functionalbreeding.org/ Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

If we aim to train errorlessly we must focus on the clues the dog provides us that tell us an error is coming. If we don’t accurately predict errors, we will fail to prevent them. Proofing with Chelsey Protulipac: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/proofing-with-chelsey-protulipac The Gift of Pre-Error Blog Post: https://thecognitivecanine.com/blog/the-gift-of-the-pre-error/ Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Puppies! They are so cute! They are so fun! They also kind of ruin your life. Here’s what to do about it. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Face facts: it doesn’t actually matter what sport you’re doing, if you want to win you have to train. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Have you ever heard the advice to give your dog a decompression walk, and wondered how on earth it would be possible? Join Sarah in tackling some common problems faced by dog owners trying to provide decompression-type exercise. https://www.dogwise.com/canine-enrichment-for-the-real-world/ https://www.bindisbucketlist.com/ https://freedomnopullharness.com/ https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/a-decompression-walk-chat https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/self-regulation-with-shade-whitesel https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/self-regulation-follow-up https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/reliable-recalls https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/food-dos-and-donts 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

At long last Sarah sat down with the dynamic women of Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training, Taylor Barconey and Jio Alcaide. They jammed about client communication, avoiding burnout as trainers, and so many things in between. Enjoy! Find Taylor and Jio here: www.smartbitchdogtraining.com On facebook at Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training On Instagram @smartbitchdogtraining On TikTok @smartbdogtraining 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

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 help other dog trainers avoid her mistakes. Erin Moore's website: https://www.dogbizcoach.com Erin Moore's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogbizcoach 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

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 Savvy: Training & Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs by Laura VanArendonk Baugh Link: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Civil-Savvy-Training-Socializing/dp/1631650068

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&sr=8-1 To read the first chapter of Positive Herding 101 for free: https://www.positiveherdingdog.com/opt-in Positive Herding Dog Blog: https://www.positiveherdingdog.com/blog/ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTFPE9f8Niu5I2c4uVH6IAw FB group: Positive Herding Dog Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

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://www.amazon.com/Positive-Herding-101-Dog-friendly-training/dp/1736844318/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1628277149&sr=8-1 To read the first chapter of Positive Herding 101 for free: https://www.positiveherdingdog.com/opt-in Positive Herding Dog Blog: https://www.positiveherdingdog.com/blog/ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTFPE9f8Niu5I2c4uVH6IAw FB group: Positive Herding Dog Link to register for the KIENO conference: https://conference.kindnessisessentialnotoptionaldogconference.com/sarah Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

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://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

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.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