When is it time to give up? What do we do with bred-to-bite puppies that, well, bite? All this and then some this week. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/
In the final installment of Keen, Sarah talks about the case with Keen’s owner Jenna. They go over some things Sarah left out of the first two episodes and where Keen is now. Be sure to join the Q&A about Keen on Patreon! www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/
This is the second part in the series on Keen the border collie. In this episode we get into the nitty-gritty of behavior modification for Keen as well as the surprising medical concern that was diagnosed. Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
The first episode in a three part series on Keen, the border collie with stranger-directed aggression, dog-directed aggression, and a medical twist that is sure to surprise you. In this episode we get into the background and the wellness interventions for this case. Cog Dog Classroom: cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
Open water swimming legend Lynne Cox is best known for breaking world records for such feats as swimming the English Channel and the Bering Strait. But Sarah first learned of her when she told a story about a baby whale on an episode of This is Love with host Phoebe Judge (linked below). Lynne has a new book coming out; Tales of Al the Water Rescue Dog and Sarah sat down to chat with her about the book, her time in Italy the book is based on, and a mutual love of dogs. Find Lynne and order the b...
Join Sarah as she discusses the recent paper “Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes” (Morrill, et al) with one of the authors and repeat podcast guest, Dr Jessica Hekman. Affectionately known as “the mutt paper” amongst its authors, this research has been taking the internet by storm due to the click-bait-y articles that have been written about it. What does the paper actually say? What does it not say? What can we use this research for, as professionals? The paper...
If we aim to train errorlessly we must focus on the clues the dog provides us that tell us an error is coming. If we don’t accurately predict errors, we will fail to prevent them. Proofing with Chelsey Protulipac: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/proofing-with-chelsey-protulipac The Gift of Pre-Error Blog Post: https://thecognitivecanine.com/blog/the-gift-of-the-pre-error/ Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
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://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
Face facts: it doesn’t actually matter what sport you’re doing, if you want to win you have to train. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
Have you ever heard the advice to give your dog a decompression walk, and wondered how on earth it would be possible? Join Sarah in tackling some common problems faced by dog owners trying to provide decompression-type exercise. https://www.dogwise.com/canine-enrichment-for-the-real-world/ https://www.bindisbucketlist.com/ https://freedomnopullharness.com/ https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/a-decompression-walk-chat https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/self-regulation-with-shade-whitesel h...
At long last Sarah sat down with the dynamic women of Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training, Taylor Barconey and Jio Alcaide. They jammed about client communication, avoiding burnout as trainers, and so many things in between. Enjoy! Find Taylor and Jio here: www.smartbitchdogtraining.com On facebook at Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training On Instagram @smartbitchdogtraining On TikTok @smartbdogtraining FDSA Worked Up! Understand, Assess, and Soothe Arousal in Sports Dogs Link: https://www.fenzidogsportsac...
In this candid conversation (with adult language!) Sarah and dog business coach Erin Moore explore why dog training costs what it does, why bargain hunting might not be in your best interest as a consumer, and why dog training professionals by and large should be charging MORE. Erin Moore was a successful dog trainer for thirteen years before burning out, switching gears, and finally deciding to help other dog trainers avoid her mistakes. Erin Moore's website: https://www.dogbizcoach.com Erin Mo...
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! FDSA Worked Up! Understand, Assess, and Soothe Arousal in Sports Dogs Link: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/10999 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
There are a lot of common pitfalls surrounding the use of food in dog training. Sarah shares her dos, don’ts, and how-tos in this episode. FDSA Worked Up! Understand, Assess, and Soothe Arousal in Sports Dogs Link: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/10999 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Social, Civil, and Savvy: Training & Socializing Puppies to Become the Best Possible Dogs by Laura VanArendonk Bau...
Ever heard your trainer tell you to shorten your sessions? Have you worried if you are training enough? This one is for you. FDSA Worked Up! Understand, Assess, and Soothe Arousal in Sports Dogs Link: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/10999 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
Values are the principles and standards of behavior we follow. If you’ve never sat down to decide what your values are as a dog trainer, whether as a hobbyist or professional, now is the time. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
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! Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
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 always works? CogDog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
In the second installment of Sarah’s conversation with Barb Buchmayer, get even deeper in to the world of positive herding. Where to get the book: Amazon, Clean Run, Dogwise, Barnes & Noble, and almost any book retailer can order it. The US Amazon link for the book is: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Herding-101-Dog-friendly-training/dp/1736844318/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1628277149&sr=8-1 To read the first chapter of Positive Herding 101 for free: https://www.positive...
In part one of two, Sarah sits down with Barb Buchmayer, author of Positive Herding 101: Dog-Friendly Training. Barb has pioneered a method for training herding dogs without the use of aversive tools. Website: https://www.positiveherdingdog.com/ Where to get the book: Amazon, Clean Run, Dogwise, Barnes & Noble, and almost any book retailer can order it. The US Amazon link for the book is: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Herding-101-Dog-friendly-training/dp/1736844318/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_en...
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 Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://c...
Barking puppies, struggles stationing in class, failed recalls, and more in this Patreon questions megasode. Be sure to join us on Patreon! We have new perks for 2022, patreon.com/cogdogradio Mentioned in the episode: www.synergydogsports.com Agility Right From the Start by Emelie Johnson Vegh and Eva Bertilsson Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/
Sarah ushers in 2022 with some dog training wisdom for tougher times. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
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 Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-clas...
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/ Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classro...
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. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
Join me and Marissa Martino of Paws and Reward to discuss why you should ditch your training resolutions. Wait - what?!?! Isn’t this a dog training podcast? Hear us out! We definitely want to encourage you to train with your dog(s). And, we also want to help you alleviate some of the pressure that a “new year, new you” attitude brings. In this episode, we talk about why resolutions quickly fail and what to do instead! Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blackli...
What makes recalls reliable? What breaks them down? All this 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 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
Join Sarah and guest Megan Foster of Synergy Dog Sports for a deep dive on deciding what reinforcer is best for what job, and why. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.teachable.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
We love dogs that have big feelings. We buy them, we breed them, and we raise them. But it is our responsibility to take care of those feelings, and to plan accordingly. Learn about three actionable steps that you can take to improve your selection of reinforcement for dog training. Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 Cog Dog Classroom: https://cog-dog-classroom.t...
