Cog-Dog Radio

By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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What's Cog-Dog Radio about?

Dog trainer, blogger, competitor.

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Cog-Dog Radio episodes:

04.23.2024
Only One of You Can be a Sh!tshow
If you have worked with Sarah in person you might have heard her tell a handler “only one of you is allowed to be a shitshow.” This is her tongue in cheek way of communicating the when the environment is...
04.16.2024
Barking is Relative
Barking never means one thing; we always have to consider the conditions under which barking is occurring to know how to best respond. Some dogs are perfectly happy while barking, and some are distressed. And what about the social pressure...
04.09.2024
REPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part 1 & 2
In response to the “trainer wars” between the balanced and force-free communities Sarah and past podcast guest (and friend) Lisa Mullinax sit down to talk about the place where ethics meet efficacy. Lisa and Sarah do not claim a label...
04.02.2024
Growing Up in Dog Agility with BJAC
Not a junior? Don’t know any kids? This podcast is still for you. The refreshing take on our sport from Sasha Zitter and Benah Stiewing will be music to your ears. Boundless Juniors Agility Company is a nonprofit organization focused...
03.26.2024
Surprise Party Sue
Stop! Before listening, go watch this SNL skit about Surprise Party Sue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4R1yybhmHg Ok, now, is Sue a dog you know? Maybe Sue is your dog. Maybe she is a client’s dog. This skit is something Sarah uses to explain to...
03.19.2024
Let's Talk About Fetch, Baby with Liza Rader KPA-CTP
Is fetch a problem? Does fetch cause problems? Is chasing a ball different from marking and finding a bumper? Can we utilize retrieving in beneficial ways? All this and more as Sarah explores the popular dog owner game of “fetch”...
03.12.2024
REPLAY: Punishment within LIMA
One of Sarah’s most popular episodes of all time, this episode explores the ethical and effective role punishment might play in a least-intrusive, minimally-aversive (LIMA) framework. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music...
03.05.2024
Social Learning with Dr Angie Johnston
Sarah is joined this week by assistant professor of psychology at Boston College, Dr Angie Johnston. Angie is the director of the Canine Cognition Center and Social Learning Laboratory, where she compares human and dog learning, studies the ways dogs...
02.27.2024
The Time I Almost Died…Safe Setups for Aggression Cases with Lisa Mullinax CDBC
Working with stranger-directed aggression cases can be dangerous because, as the professional on the case, you are also the dog’s trigger (and potential target). Join Sarah in conversation with Lisa Mullinax CDBC of Serenity Canine–an expert in stranger-directed aggression in...
02.20.2024
Creating Behavior, Not Fixing it with Agnieszka Janarek
The old ways of “free” shaping behaviors are out and the much-improved process of shaping via component parts is in. Join Sarah in conversation with Tromplo founder Agnieszka Janarek for a discussion that goes into frustration, resilience, and core skills...
02.13.2024
Relaxation
Do dogs need to be trained to relax, or will they relax when their needs are met? Should they be asked to relax if their needs haven’t been met? Where can we draw the line between taught relaxation and exercise?...
02.06.2024
Supporting Dogs at the Vet: What Research Says with Dr Jessica Hekman
We all want to help our dogs experience less stress at the vet, and there is actually some scientific data to support two ideas that some might already be doing naturally: avoiding lobbies and staying with dogs through procedures. Break...
01.30.2024
REPLAY: Managing Reactivity with Dr Amy Cook
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 Sign up for courses and join...
01.23.2024
Training Blind and Deaf Dogs with Erin Marion CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
Sarah welcomes Erin Marion aka Down to Earth Dog Lady to the podcast to talk about working with dogs who are deaf, blind or both. The conversation takes several rich and unexpected turns, so you won’t want to miss it....
01.16.2024
Train For Reality, Not Fantasy
You will do best to train your dog for the real life scenarios they will face, rather than complain about how hard those scenarios are. In the world, at the vet, or in sports, we must train our dogs how...
01.09.2024
Dog Pros: Handling Criticism
After 20 years in the field of dog training and behavior, Sarah has learned a few things about the inner workings of a dog business. One thing that she sees her colleagues struggle with is managing criticism and complaints, so...
01.02.2024
Unofficial Trophies
Happy New Year! Let’s talk about all the trophies you won’t receive, but that you do actually deserve. Plus, a special patreon question! Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from...
12.26.2023
Trial-Sustainable Agility Classes with Megan Foster
The way agility classes are run directly affects the success dog and handler teams experience in the trial environment, and the safety of those environments. Join Sarah and FX Agility’s Megan Foster as they discuss how agility class instructors can...
12.19.2023
Do Dogs Need Dog Friends?
Blanket statements like “puppies have to play with other puppies to grow into well rounded adults” or “dogs do not need dog friends, they need to learn to listen to you,” are thrown around in dog training circles every day....
12.12.2023
Super Seniors! With Heather Misner DVM, CVAT, CCRT and Ann Waterbury CPDT-KA, CNWI, UW-AAB
What can we do to help our senior dogs thrive? Turns out, a lot of the same stuff we do for our younger dogs, with some adjustments! Join Sarah with experts on senior dogs Dr Heather Misner and business partner...
12.05.2023
Dialing In with Justine Shuurmans CPDT-KA, LFDM-K
In this episode Sarah is joined by Justine Shuurmans to discuss her innovative and family-friendly “Dial Method.” Sarah met Justine in person at the Aggression in Dogs Conference in Chicago just a few months ago and they both got excited...
11.28.2023
Puppy Meltdowns
What to do when your puppy or adolescent dog has a meltdown about something, in all its nuanced glory. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
11.21.2023
Patreon Questions Megasode!
Aggression, prey drive, geeky training stuff, it’s all here in this patreon questions episode. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Find Alexis everywhere @ whataboutbunny and get her book...
11.14.2023
Language and Connection with Alexis Devine CPDT-KA
Alexis Devine is best known for her famous dog, Bunny the “talking” sheepadoodle. In her new book, I Am Bunny: How a “Talking” Dog Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Being Human, she shares her authentic experience of...
11.07.2023
REPLAY: Responsibility and Blame
When things go wrong in your dog’s behavior are you to blame? Can you be responsible and NOT to blame? What is the difference? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl...
10.31.2023
The Dog Sourcing Crisis with Dr Jessica Hekman
The overarching question of where dogs come from, and why it matters, is the topic of discussion as Sarah and return guest Dr Jessica Hekman sit down for a crossover episode with the Functional Breeding podcast to discuss the recent...
10.24.2023
Family Meeting Round Two: Dog Attacks at Agility Trials
A follow up to the Family Meeting: Dog Attacks at Agility Trials episode. Sarah explores common questions and grievances concerning the first episode, and speaks directly to the community at large. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by...
10.17.2023
Family Meeting: Dog Attacks at Agility Trials
Gather round, folks. We need to talk about what we, as a community, are going to do about aggression at agility trials. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
10.10.2023
REPLAY: Holding Dogs Accountable
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...
10.03.2023
It's All Shaping
When you picture “shaping” what do you see? Could you have a narrow view of what this concept entails? Could shaping be in fact everywhere? Engagement, wildlife chasing, off leash reliability, resource guarding, and then some, all require shaping. Find...
09.26.2023
Is It Imposter Syndrome or Something Else?
Lisa Mullinax CDBC joins Sarah to discuss the all-too-common cry of imposter syndrome from dog training and behavior professionals, and what it might actually be instead. Find Lisa at serenitycanine.com Graphics and tools: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/ https://www.mindtools.com/ah651dp/the-conscious-competence-ladder https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=647373367461040&set=a.426656076199438 The Bitey End of the Dog https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unleashing-peace-restoring-harmony-in-intra-household/id1521311807?i=1000627467597 Aggression in Dogs...
09.19.2023
Engagement
Dog trainers are always talking about “engagement” but what is it? How do we train it? Why is it so important? Can it always be achieved? The Bitey End of the Dog https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unleashing-peace-restoring-harmony-in-intra-household/id1521311807?i=1000627467597 Aggression in Dogs Conference 2023 https://aggressivedog.com/conference/ Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us...
09.12.2023
REPLAY: Multi-Dog Households
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. The Bitey End of the Dog https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unleashing-peace-restoring-harmony-in-intra-household/id1521311807?i=1000627467597 Aggression in Dogs Conference 2023 https://aggressivedog.com/conference/ Cog...
09.05.2023
Predatory Drift Round Two with Lisa Mullinax CDBC
A topic so big it needed a follow-up! Specific cases we might call drift, some questions that showed up on social media, and more with Sarah’s friend, colleague, and drift-agnostic Lisa Mullinax CDBC of Serentiy Canine. First Episode of Predatory...
08.29.2023
Loose Leash Walking: The Holy Grail?
If you have ever struggled to teach your dogs to walk nicely on leash, or you teach others to do this, this podcast is for you! Register for I-Don’t-A-Rod here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/offers/DSu7vywN/checkout Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl...
08.22.2023
Training and Vet Visits: Bridging the Gap with Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS (behavior)
Repeat guest Monique Feyrecilde is a veterinary technician specialist in behavior and she is Sarah’s go-to for cooperative care troubleshooting and training for her own crew of dogs. In this episode she and Sarah dive into making the actual vet...
08.15.2023
Puppies Are Still Hard
Sarah considers some updates to her thoughts about puppy raising from over the years. Join us in the membership to follow baby Carson’s start in life! Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Megan Foster fxagility.mykajabi.com Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
08.08.2023
REPLAY: Puppies are Hard
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://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
07.25.2023
I've Changed My Mind
Cog Dog Radio is seven years old and has 300 episodes! Join Sarah as she goes through a few things she has changed her mind about over the years. Listen to the end for a special treat! Cog Dog Classroom:...
07.18.2023
Predatory Drift
The concept of “predatory drift” is an old one, but is it a true one? Join Sarah as she deep-dives this concept. Resources: https://blog.companionanimalsolutions.com/modern-animal-behavior-a-lot-has-changed-in-the-last-few-decades/ https://jamescraigha.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/predatory-drift-revisited/ https://www.dogwise.com/predation-in-family-dogs-predation-predatory-drift-and-preparedness-seminar-dvd/ Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
07.11.2023
Reinforcement "Value"
When should we use high value reinforcement? When should we use a hierarchy? Why is it ok to use really high stakes reinforcers in some contexts and not others? All this plus Patreon questions about handling unwanted off leash greetings...
07.04.2023
Chasing Unicorns
Do you have a behavior that feels inaccessible to you? Is it loose leash walking, retrieves, or perhaps a suite of behaviors like cooperative care? What’s holding you back from catching that unicorn? Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon:...
06.27.2023
Trainer Showcase: Ashley Johnson KPA-CTP
Join Sarah and her friend and colleague Ashley Johnson KPA-CTP as they dive into one of Ashley’s recent board and train cases, Buck the Boston. Buck came into training with a severe response to being picked up or handled, and...
06.20.2023
Barking, Cooperative Care, and More from our Patrons!
A Patreon Questions episode! Questions include what kind of barking is ok barking, how to get on the same page with your partner regarding puppy raising, crate barking in anticipation of agility, and so much more! Sign up for courses...
06.13.2023
If Your Dog Was a Horse....
…would you get on him in this environment? Would you get on him and ask him to do what you are asking him to do, right now? Explore the topic of preparedness with Sarah through the question “If your dog...
06.06.2023
REPLAY: How Do I Know If This Will Work?
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....
05.30.2023
REPLAY: Excellence vs Perfection
Excellence can be your goal while still avoiding perfection paralysis. Let’s talk about it. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
05.23.2023
REPLAY: Going Against the Grain
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?...
05.16.2023
Resilience with Bobbie Bhambree CDBC, CPDT-KA
In this discussion all about resilience for our dogs (and their humans) Bobbie and Sarah discuss the Resilience Rainbow framework. This framework was developed by Bobbie Bhambree and Dr Kathy Murphy. Read more about the Resilience Rainbow here: https://iaabcjournal.org/the-resilience-rainbow/ Attend the...
05.09.2023
REPLAY: Dog Training "Methods"
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...

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Cog-Dog Radio episodes:

Only One of You Can be a Sh!tshow

Barking is Relative

REPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part 1 & 2

Growing Up in Dog Agility with BJAC

Surprise Party Sue

Let's Talk About Fetch, Baby with Liza Rader KPA-CTP

REPLAY: Punishment within LIMA

Social Learning with Dr Angie Johnston

The Time I Almost Died…Safe Setups for Aggression Cases with Lisa Mullinax CDBC

Creating Behavior, Not Fixing it with Agnieszka Janarek

Relaxation

Supporting Dogs at the Vet: What Research Says with Dr Jessica Hekman

REPLAY: Managing Reactivity with Dr Amy Cook

Training Blind and Deaf Dogs with Erin Marion CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP

Train For Reality, Not Fantasy

Dog Pros: Handling Criticism

Unofficial Trophies

Trial-Sustainable Agility Classes with Megan Foster

Do Dogs Need Dog Friends?

Super Seniors! With Heather Misner DVM, CVAT, CCRT and Ann Waterbury CPDT-KA, CNWI, UW-AAB

Dialing In with Justine Shuurmans CPDT-KA, LFDM-K

Puppy Meltdowns

Patreon Questions Megasode!

Language and Connection with Alexis Devine CPDT-KA

REPLAY: Responsibility and Blame

The Dog Sourcing Crisis with Dr Jessica Hekman

Family Meeting Round Two: Dog Attacks at Agility Trials

Family Meeting: Dog Attacks at Agility Trials

REPLAY: Holding Dogs Accountable

It's All Shaping

Is It Imposter Syndrome or Something Else?

Engagement

REPLAY: Multi-Dog Households

Predatory Drift Round Two with Lisa Mullinax CDBC

Loose Leash Walking: The Holy Grail?

Training and Vet Visits: Bridging the Gap with Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS (behavior)

Puppies Are Still Hard

REPLAY: Puppies are Hard

I've Changed My Mind

Predatory Drift

Reinforcement "Value"

Chasing Unicorns

Trainer Showcase: Ashley Johnson KPA-CTP

Barking, Cooperative Care, and More from our Patrons!

If Your Dog Was a Horse....

REPLAY: How Do I Know If This Will Work?

REPLAY: Excellence vs Perfection

REPLAY: Going Against the Grain

Resilience with Bobbie Bhambree CDBC, CPDT-KA

REPLAY: Dog Training "Methods"