Cog-Dog Radio

Join Sarah and friends Marissa Martino and Lisa Mullinax for this juicy conversation regarding the education available to trainers, what basics they might be missing when trying to follow recipes, and where a training recipe is best useful--and when it’s not. Find Marissa here: https://pawsandreward.com/ And Lisa here: https://www.4pawsuniversity.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 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Sarah Fischer has been working with dogs for 25 years and developed ACE: Animal Centered Education, an integrated approach to the wellbeing and teaching of animals. She offers online and in person workshops in her approach from Tilley Farm, UK. We sat down to talk with Sarah after hearing her talk on Beyond The Operant, linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txER3iSUpkg https://www.facebook.com/groups/332134427492077 http://www.tilleyfarm.org.uk/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Excellence can be your goal while still avoiding perfection paralysis. Let’s talk about it. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Do you or your dog need a different learning environment than what is generally offered in dog sports? Do you find yourself struggling to say “no” to your instructor, or to produce the right kind of environment for your dog? This podcast is for everyone out there blazing a different trail with their dog than the one that’s already been laid out. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

A follow up episode to Self Regulation with Shade Whitesel in which Sarah dives a little deeper on the topic. Self-Regulation with Shade Whitesel: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/self-regulation-with-shade-whitesel Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Teenage Tyrant FDSA Class https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/21575

A candid conversation with dog trainer Adam Skandarani about coercion, its nuanced layers, and a surprising reason to avoid it. Adam Skandarani is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor who operates Flash of Brilliance Dog Training in Massachusetts. You can find them at https://www.flashofbrilliancedogs.com/ @flashofbrilliancedogs on IG Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Is it ok to withhold toys to produce more drive for them? Are we sometimes producing welfare deficits to our advantage with our sport dogs? The answers might surprise you. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

If you’ve ever wondered what the timeline for a well-rounded puppy looks like, this episode is for you! When do we teach what? What is important in those precious first weeks? What about outings like restaurants? How has COVID affected Sarah’s puppy, Rayya? Happy Crating course: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/p/happy-crating Reliable Recall Episode can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/reliable-recalls Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://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. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Is punishment ever appropriate for rewards-based trainers? When might we need it, and how do we stay within a Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive (LIMA) paradigm? Answers, examples, and only a little rambling! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Shade Whitesel is a dog trainer and IPO (Schutzhund) competitor with twenty years of experience working with sport and pet dogs. Shade is a sought-after seminar presenter and a thorough and compassionate online teacher. She and Sarah sat down to talk about the nuanced and complicated topic of self-regulation in dogs. Find Shade here: http://shadesdogtraining.net/ And her instagram handle is @shadewhitesel Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Engagement is a popular buzzword in dog training, but what the heck is it? Can we train it? Is it easier in some dogs than in others? How do we know it is happening, and do we need to cue it? All that and more, enjoy! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In this episode Sarah provides explanations, examples, and tips for what reinforcement strategies to use, and when. Hint: you’re always using one, so you might as well be smart about it. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Keeping communication clear with our dogs is the key to reducing or eliminating barking during training, but that’s hard to do if someone is yelling at you! Some tips, as well as explanations of this common issue are in store 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 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Dogs that hate harnesses, enrichment ideas for raw feeders, 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 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In this crossover episode with the Paws and Reward Podcast Sarah and Marissa sat down to chat with writer, speaker, educator, and overall lovely human Emily Nagoski to talk about the cycles emotions take in our bodies and why it matters for our dogs and ourselves. Emily is the co-author (with her twin sister Amelia Nagoski) of the book Burnout: the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, which should be on every dog trainer’s shelf. https://www.emilynagoski.com/ https://www.burnoutbook.net/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Join Sarah and friend Lisa Mullinax as they do a deep-dive into what it means for a case to be resolved, how to proceed when a case may not be resolvable, and the chain of interventions that they have found effective. This is a nerdy one for dog-pros, but dog owners might also enjoy the insight into the profession. Lisa's website: www.4pawsuniversity.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 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In the final installment of the Sam and Mucho Case Study Sarah talks with Sam about her experience working with Mucho and where they are today. Is he competing? Are they still hiking their legs off? Find out! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In the second part of this three part series Sarah does a deep dive into the behavior modification work she and Sam embarked on to help Mucho. From healing his agility-specific behaviors to teaching him to eat reliably, this one should have something in it for everyone! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

If a border collie with BIG FEELINGS about agility and life that culminated in a failed start button sounds interesting to you, this series will be one to dig into. Join Sarah as she explores this intricate case that's all about consent when the dog is screaming YES but also saying "I can't." Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Kim Brophey is back on the podcast! In this fun conversation, she and Sarah discuss how Kim might utilize applied ethology to tackle some tough hypothetical cases. Sarah throws the cases out, and Kim works through her process aloud for everyone. You won't want to miss it! Find Kim Brophey at her website, http://dogdoorcanineservices.com/About/Team/kim-brophey And be sure to check out Kim's book: https://www.meetyourdogbook.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

Dividing your agility training into two phases, the test or the training phase, will help you to bridge the gap between training and competing later. It may also reveal holes in your training you didn't know you had, and enable you to fix them. 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

Speed matters. How we get it from our dogs matters, too. Is fluency and confidence enough? Or do we need to do more to get the most speed from our 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In the first of this three part series, learn about food, toys, which is best, why, and what pitfalls to avoid. 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

Worlds collide! Love dog training AND the environment? You're in the right place. Sarah talks to Kayla Fratt of Journey Dog Training about training dogs for conservation efforts. From the challenges of working dogs off leash in prairie dog towns to the kind of dog best suited to detect zebra mussels....you won't want to miss this one. Links: www.journeydogtraining.com Instagram: @k9.conservationists 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 The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsum

Oluademi is a dog trainer who owns and operates AfroPup Training in Ithaca New York. She started out working in shelters and dog daycares in New York City, and the pandemic opened the door for her to pursue her training and behavior passion in earnest. Join Sarah in chatting with Oluademi about something they are both passionate about: canine body language. Find Oluademi on facebook by her name Oluademi James-Daniel, and also her business, AfroPup Training. Check out these resources, mentioned in the podcast: Inclusivity in Dog Training FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245264390092189 Brenda Aloff's book: https://brendaaloff.com/shop/71-canine-body-language-a-photographic-guide-interpreting-the-native-language-of-the-domestic-dog Lili Chin's book: https://www.doggielanguagebook.com/ Dog trainer and shelter dog behavior expert Sue Sternberg: https://www.suesternberg.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 The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsum

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? 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 The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsum

Join Sarah and repeat guest Marissa Martino of Paws and Reward as they discuss the human half of behavior change. 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 The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsummit To connect with Marissa Martino, visit www.pawsandreward.com

What ARE the four steps to behavioral wellness? In this episode, explore the principle that has guided Sarah's work with dogs and their people for the last decade. 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 The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsummit

BONUS Minisode! Patreon Qs and As Dogs that don't want the fun to end, and an unusual decompression problem. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsummit Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Sarah recently added a new dog--and a new breed--to her life. Hear about how that happened, what this breed is, and what she is learning right now 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 .

One thing that separates the good from the great in training is the ability to pivot. Knowing when your plan is going awry and pivoting to a different one before much damage is done is key to training success. Sarah shares some practical tips to learn this skill. 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

Kim Brophey CDBC, BA is an applied ethologist who works to help people live peacefully with their dogs through her business Dog Door Behavior Center in North Carolina. Her book, Meet Your Dog is a game changer that is all about better understanding of the dogs in our homes. She and Sarah had a riveting conversation about all things dog behavior and in the second part of their talk learn about socialization and what the dog training industry can focus on to improve the way we help our clients. Find more here: www.dogdoorcanineservices.com https://www.meetyourdogbook.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

Kim Brophey CDBC, BA is an applied ethologist who works to help people live peacefully with their dogs through her business Dog Door Behavior Center in North Carolina. Her book, Meet Your Dog is a game changer that is all about better understanding of the dogs in our homes. She and Sarah had a riveting conversation about all things dog behavior and in this part, find out more about why a border collie perceives a speeding cyclist differently than a beagle does. Kim referenced this article in our talk: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358212/ Find more here: www.dogdoorcanineservices.com https://www.meetyourdogbook.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

Join Sarah while she chats about what she learned in 2020, and what's in store for Cog Dog Radio in 2021. 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

How much decompression is enough? How long should your walks be? What behaviors are normal, and which are not? All that and more in this final episode of 2020. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

Are you lacking the motivation to train lately? Do you understand how motivating operations affect YOU? Pandemic fatigue as it applies to training is real, let's talk about it. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

Online courses, in-person classes, in-person lessons, solo/homeschooling, oh my! There is no shortage of ways to acquire an agility education. But how do you choose? Sarah and Megan get real about the pros and cons of each, both from an instructor and a learner perspective. Find Megan Foster at www.synergydogsports.com and be sure to join her facebook community, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330645903771393 Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

Sarah had the pleasure of interviewing dog behavior consultant and expert in shelter behavior Trish McMillan, CPDT, CDBC. They covered it all, from the spay/neuter movement to the current state of sheltering today. Find Trish here: mcmillananimalbehavior.com https://summer2016.iaabcjournal.org/the-perils-of-placing-marginal-dogs/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-theyre-raised-pit-bulls_b_8029078 https://thelooseleashacademy.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

This week Sarah chats with friend and colleague Marissa Martino of the Paws and Reward podcast. They talk about the unique and intricate connection between our emotional lives, and those of our dogs. Enjoy! Find Marissa here: https://pawsandreward.com/ And be sure to pick up a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/Canine-Behavior-Connection-Marissa-Martino/dp/1537070401 Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

In the final installment of Tonic's case study we get real with his human, Jenn. She fills us in on what Sarah left out, where Tonic is now behaviorally, 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

Dive in with Sarah on the behavioral interventions take to help Tonic the border collie and his handler Jenn. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/schedule-and-syllabus

In the first of a three part series, dive into Tonic the border collie's frantic and "worked up" behaviors, and learn about the first steps taken to help him. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/117-geeking-out-with-dr-jes%C3%BAs-rosales-ruiz/id1205144996?i=1000488820091

A catch up of all things question and answer from our Patreon listeners! Included: dog park TV tips, duration behaviors, puppy FOMO, 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 Links Mentioned: www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com www.camddwrcanine.co.uk www.cleanrun.com

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! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

Check out Sarah's interview with dog trainer Ayoka Bubar about inclusivity in the dog world. We can all take actionable steps to include BIPOC--black, indigenous, and people of color--at dog events. Find out what those are, and you might just learn a thing or two in the meantime. Check out Ayoka and the cool stuff she does at www.rottendogblog.wordpress.com Read more about implicit bias here: https://www.vox.com/2014/12/26/7443979/racism-implicit-racial-bias and here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-think-about-implicit-bias/ Read the blog that started this conversation at https://rottendogblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/07/9-ways-to-welcome-bipoc-at-dog-shows-and-trials/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Transcript Available Here: https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ag85pVyZOcIJiDaITuFjFMFA3atO?e=yPntwM

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! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

Join Sarah as she speaks with Dr Judi Stella and Cat Matloub, part of the team at Good Dog, a resource for humans in search of their next canine companion, and for breeders looking to reach those humans. Judi Stella is Head of Health Standards & Research at Good Dog. She earned her bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University and her Ph.D. in Comparative and Veterinary Medicine, with an emphasis on applied ethology and animal welfare science, from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was a USDA Science Fellow with the APHIS-Center for Animal Welfare and a visiting scholar at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research includes environmental factors that affect the behavior and welfare of confined animals and the impact of the quality of human-animal interactions on animal welfare. Cat Matloub is Head of Community, Partnerships, and Legal Affairs at Good Dog. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago’s Law School. Before joining Good Dog, Cat worked as a corporate lawyer for Skadden Arps and as the Director of Business and Legal Affairs at Sony Music. If you’re looking for more information about getting a dog, visit www.gooddog.com/learning-center If you’re a breeder interested in joining Good Dog, visit www.gooddog.com/join-as-breeder Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

Chelsey Protulipac is a geologist and dog nerd extraordinaire. She is one of Sarah’s favorite trainers to talk things out with. Chelsey shares her life with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and Belgian Malinois. Join she and Sarah as they dive deep into the vital part of training we call "proofing." Podcast Resources: https://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm/2016/7/8/Wildlife-Safety-Tips-for-Enjoying-the-Great-Outdoors https://lifehacker.com/how-to-survive-a-deer-or-moose-attack-1787553117 Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

You've heard it, "a tired dog is a good dog." But is that true? How far can exercise really go in changing behavior? What behavior problems, if any, can even be affected by exercise? All that and then some in this week's episode. Additional Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1