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
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...
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 overall.karen@gmail.com
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
