Train! Or, Let Go
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.
Jan 17, 2020•25 min
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Dog trainer, blogger, competitor.
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Episodes
Flying with Dogs
In this episode Sarah and Dr. Leslie Eide discuss the ins and outs of air travel with our dogs.
Jan 07, 2020•50 min
Goal Setting for the New Year
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.
Dec 31, 2019•21 min
Desensitization or Socialization?
What is socialization? Is it just a systematic desensitization process for puppies? This and more!
Dec 24, 2019•28 min
Feeling Empowered by Positive Training
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.
Dec 17, 2019•34 min
Geeks Rule the World with Ryan Cartlidge
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
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Operationalizing Boredom
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.
Nov 19, 2019•23 min
Merging Pet and Performance Worlds with Mindy Jarvis
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
Nov 12, 2019•49 min
FOMO
Does fear of missing out plague your agility dog? Does he bark and scream while he waits his turn? This one is for you!
Nov 05, 2019•25 min
Five Essential Behaviors
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/
Oct 29, 2019•28 min
Seriously, Record-Keep
You've heard it. You know you should. But will record-keeping in training really change your life? Is it actually worth it?
Oct 22, 2019•27 min
Balance is a Verb
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.
Oct 15, 2019•29 min
The Myth of Self-Reinforcement
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.
Oct 08, 2019•19 min
Agility World Championships Q&A
Sarah and Leslie went to Finland! Find out all about it and more.
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 8 min
The Pet Professionals Program With Denise Fenzi
Join Sarah and Denise Fenzi of Fenzi Dog Sports Acadamy to talk about the new FDSA Pet Professionals Program
Sep 24, 2019•32 min
Smarter Agility Training with Megan Foster
Join me and Megan Foster of Synergy Dog Sports while we discuss how to apply smart training techniques to your agility training.
Sep 17, 2019•50 min
Unintentional Punishers
Are you accidentally punishing valuable behaviors in your agility training? Is your instructor?
Sep 11, 2019•23 min
Being Wrong
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?
Sep 04, 2019•14 min
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.
Aug 27, 2019•16 min
Hiking Tips
Training, equipment, safety, and more! When it comes to hiking with dogs, a little preparation goes a long way.
Aug 20, 2019•37 min
Consent-Based Rehab with Dr Leslie
Listen as Sarah asks Dr Leslie Eide your questions about consent and its place in canine rehabilitation and sports medicine.
Jul 30, 2019•45 min
Ten Minute Fix
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.
Jul 24, 2019•24 min
A Dog's Emotional Cup with Sarah Owings
Talk all about what drains, and fills a dog's emotional cup in this interview with Sarah Owings
Jun 05, 2019•52 min
BARK! BARK! BARK!
BARK! BARK! BARK! by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
May 28, 2019•32 min
Post-Camp Update
Hear about FDSA training camp and upcoming classes.
May 22, 2019•12 min
Decompression for Hunt-y Dogs
Join Sarah and Casey Coughlin as they discuss off leash exercise for dogs with an intense drive to hunt or chase wildlife.
May 15, 2019•41 min
Trail Occurrences
Trail Occurrences by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
May 07, 2019•16 min
Enrichment Extravaganza!
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.
May 01, 2019•25 min
Raw Feeding with Gary Tashjian
Learn all about what Sarah feeds her dogs these days, why you might want to consider raw feeding, and how easy it can actually be.
Apr 24, 2019•26 min
Letting Reactions Play Out
Letting Reactions Play Out by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Apr 17, 2019•21 min
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