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 ...
Apr 13, 2021•26 min
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...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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
Mar 30, 2021•22 min
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
Mar 23, 2021•29 min
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
Mar 16, 2021•31 min
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/ http...
Mar 09, 2021•51 min
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 i...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min
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.teac...
Feb 23, 2021•38 min
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 wit...
Feb 16, 2021•30 min
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-rewa...
Feb 09, 2021•32 min
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
Feb 04, 2021•18 min
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 .
Feb 02, 2021•34 min
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
Jan 26, 2021•27 min
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. Fi...
Jan 19, 2021•54 min
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...
Jan 12, 2021•40 min
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
Jan 05, 2021•10 min
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
Nov 24, 2020•18 min
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
Nov 17, 2020•23 min
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://blacklive...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min
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/ ht...
Oct 27, 2020•59 min
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://...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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
Oct 13, 2020•50 min
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
Oct 06, 2020•33 min
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
Sep 29, 2020•34 min
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
Sep 22, 2020•34 min
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
Sep 15, 2020•36 min
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.scientificameri...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 24 min
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
Sep 01, 2020•27 min
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 Stat...
Aug 25, 2020•43 min
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 Ant...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min
