Cog-Dog Radio

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

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

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

Here we talk all about what drains, and fills a dog's emotional cup in this interview with Sarah Owings.

Join Sarah as she interviews Dr Jessica Hekman. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD is a veterinary researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and teaches online classes about the biology and genetics of canine behavior. Jessica received her Ph.D. in Animal Sciences (Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics) in 2017 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied canid behavioral genetics. Previously, Jessica graduated from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 with a dual DVM/MS degree. Her Master's work was on the behavior and cortisol responses of healthy dogs to being hospitalized overnight. She also completed a shelter medicine veterinary internship at the University of Florida Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program. Jessica's current work focuses on the genetics of behavior in both pet and working dogs through a citizen science approach. Jessica is passionate about using genetics to discover how brain function differs between confident and anxious dogs. www.functionalbreeding.org www.dogzombie.com

What are the four quadrants of operant conditioning? Should you care? Can we ever restrict ourselves to just one or two quadrants, and if we can, should we? All this and more!

Your first dog was fun, easy, and you had a lovely time in dog sports. But for your second you decided you wanted a faster model. You upgraded. Or, did 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

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-antiracist-1

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 her directly via email at [email protected]

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.

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 [email protected] 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.