Cog-Dog Radio
Episodes
Act vs Feel in Training
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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....
When Agility is More Reinforcing than your Reinforcers
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
When Positive Reinforcement is Coercive
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are more ways to use force than just corrective collars. Be sure you are not involving coercion in your positive-reinforcement based training.
Running Reactive Dogs in Agility
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Clicker Expo Reminders and Validations
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear what Sarah learned, was reminded of, and was validated on at this year's Clicker Expo
Train! Or, Let Go
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes radical acceptance is the best approach, and sometimes behavior modification is. Sarah helps you to decide which is best for you, with some ...
Flying with Dogs
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sarah and Dr. Leslie Eide discuss the ins and outs of air travel with our dogs.
Goal Setting for the New Year
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Desensitization or Socialization?
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is socialization? Is it just a systematic desensitization process for puppies? This and more!
Feeling Empowered by Positive Training
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
Geeks Rule the World with Ryan Cartlidge
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah talks to founder of Animal Training Academy, Ryan Cartlige about purpose, entrepreneurship, and all things behavior-geek in this epic episode. F...
Operationalizing Boredom
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Merging Pet and Performance Worlds with Mindy Jarvis
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
FOMO
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does fear of missing out plague your agility dog? Does he bark and scream while he waits his turn? This one is for you!
Five Essential Behaviors
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the Canine Conversations episode "The Top 5 Behaviors We Would Teach Every Dog," Sarah goes through her essential top five behaviors every...
Seriously, Record-Keep
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard it. You know you should. But will record-keeping in training really change your life? Is it actually worth it?
Balance is a Verb
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Myth of Self-Reinforcement
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Agility World Championships Q&A
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and Leslie went to Finland! Find out all about it and more.
The Pet Professionals Program With Denise Fenzi
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah and Denise Fenzi of Fenzi Dog Sports Acadamy to talk about the new FDSA Pet Professionals Program
Smarter Agility Training with Megan Foster
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Megan Foster of Synergy Dog Sports while we discuss how to apply smart training techniques to your agility training.
Unintentional Punishers
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you accidentally punishing valuable behaviors in your agility training? Is your instructor?
Being Wrong
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Multi-Dog Households
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 mor...
Hiking Tips
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Training, equipment, safety, and more! When it comes to hiking with dogs, a little preparation goes a long way.
Consent-Based Rehab with Dr Leslie
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Sarah asks Dr Leslie Eide your questions about consent and its place in canine rehabilitation and sports medicine.
Ten Minute Fix
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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.
A Dog's Emotional Cup with Sarah Owings
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talk all about what drains, and fills a dog's emotional cup in this interview with Sarah Owings
BARK! BARK! BARK!
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BARK! BARK! BARK! by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Post-Camp Update
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about FDSA training camp and upcoming classes.
Decompression for Hunt-y Dogs
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah and Casey Coughlin as they discuss off leash exercise for dogs with an intense drive to hunt or chase wildlife.
Trail Occurrences
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trail Occurrences by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Enrichment Extravaganza!
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and a zookeeper-dog trainer pal discuss food-based and other types of environmental enrichment. Intentionally not including her last name or t...
Raw Feeding with Gary Tashjian
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Letting Reactions Play Out
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Letting Reactions Play Out by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Safe Off Leash Spaces with Sniff Spot
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Safe Off Leash Spaces with Sniff Spot by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Hypersocial Dogs
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hypersocial Dogs by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Riding in Cars with Dogs (and Laura Demaio Roy)
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Riding in Cars with Dogs (and Laura Demaio Roy) by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Helpful Games and a Philosophical Meander
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Helpful Games and a Philosophical Meander by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Managing Expectations with Sarah Owings
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Expectations with Sarah Owings by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
The Phases of Crossing Over
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Phases of Crossing Over by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Fixing Behavior Issues
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fixing Behavior Issues by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Clicker Expo Recap
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clicker Expo Recap by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Dog's Choice
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dog's Choice by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Creativity is Key
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity is Key by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Staying Safe
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Staying Safe by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Dog Training In Real Life
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dog Training In Real Life by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Chill Out! With Casey Coughlin
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chill Out! With Casey Coughlin by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Changing Minds with Michele Pouliot
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Changing Minds with Michele Pouliot by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
NovemberQA
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
NovemberQA by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Imposter Syndrome with Hannah Branigan
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter Syndrome with Hannah Branigan by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Case Study: Page Part Three
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Case Study: Page Part Three by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Case Study: Page Part Two
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Case Study: Page Part Two by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Case Study: Page Part One
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Case Study: Page Part One by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Worked Up! Camp Q&A Part 2
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Worked Up! Camp Q&A Part 2 by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Worked Up! Camp Q&A - Part One
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Worked Up! Camp Q&A - Part One by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Puppy Socialization with Julie Parker
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Puppy Socialization with Julie Parker by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Camp Craziness Microsode
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Camp Craziness Microsode by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Q&A Fitness with Dr Leslie Eide
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah and Dr Leslie Eide for a comprehensive Q&A regarding fitness of our agility and performance dog companions!
The Off-Switch Myth
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Off-Switch Myth by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
All the Qs and As with Casey Coughlin
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Casey and Sarah hash it out over your questions! Decompression woes, training hormonal dogs, reinforcement details, and more!
Trolls, Muzzles, and Off Leash Dogs
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trolls, Muzzles, and Off Leash Dogs by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Let It Go
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let It Go by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Reactivity with Inspiration Canine
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reactivity with Inspiration Canine by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Let's Talk Reactivity
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Talk Reactivity by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Healing By Doing
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Healing By Doing by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Stimulus Control > Impulse Control
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stimulus Control Impulse Control by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Happy Crating
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Crating by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Sports Injuries and Puppy Training with Dr Leslie Eide CCRT
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Injuries and Puppy Training with Dr Leslie Eide CCRT by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Surviving the Fourth of July
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Surviving the Fourth of July by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
End of Run Routines!
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
End of Run Routines! by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Start Line Stays
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cue transfers, reinforcement strategies, and consequential behavior change, oh my! It's start line stays on the podcast today.
What We Can Choose
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We can't choose what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond.
Listener Q&A
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Answering some burning questions from the inbox and facebook page, including some details about my new GPS collars.
Training Mileage
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me to talk about training for dog agility, when to know to stop competing, and more!
Fix It! An Upcoming Course
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fix It! An Upcoming Course by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
More Change-Making
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More Change-Making by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Changing Minds...One Cookie At a Time
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Changing Minds...One Cookie At a Time by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Fostering the Four Steps
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fostering the Four Steps by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Shifting Priorities
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shifting Priorities by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Keeping Records Against All Odds
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep records if you are averse to spreadsheets?
Break it Down!
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Break it Down! by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
The Deal With Release Cues
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is a release cue, really? Do we need them? How should we be using them?
Nothing in Life is Free Part Three
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of the NILIF series we discuss alternatives to this outdated protocol.
Nothing in Life is Free Part Two
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So if NILIF is rooted in old-school ideology, why is it working? This and more.
Nothing In Life is Free Part One
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE FIFTY! We are talking about the popular Nothing in Life is Free (or NILIF) protocol of dog training.
Everything "Dogs in New Zealand" with Kelly Daniel
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about the state of dog agility, border collies, and canine fitness in New Zealand. Find Kelly here: https://www.facebook.com/hybridd...
Hypothyroidism and Cooperative Care in New Zealand
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Thorne of New Zealand and I talk cooperative care
Canine Fitness Training Around the World
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A talk with Frankie Moore CCFT
Reliable Recalls
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What makes recalls reliable? What breaks them down? All this and more!
GPS Collars, Ethics, and Decompression
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The final verdict on the GPS trackers for my dogs, a few points on ethics, and more decompression chat!
The Truth About Leaving the Ring
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about leaving the ring with your dog. Is it punishment? Is it effective? Is it fair? All this and more!
Decompression Walk Answers
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Answering your decompression walk questions!
Finding Felix
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The real story of my Christmas day nightmare. A lost dog, and the heroes that saved him.
A Decompression Walk Chat
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sarah on a brief decompression walk and hear about why they are so vital to your dog's mental health.
Synergy Part Three
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The final installment of the Synergy case study is here! In this episode I interview Carrie, Syn's handler, and we get real about Synergy's arousal le...
Synergy Part Two
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of Synergy the whippet's story we discuss start line stays, stopped contacts, and reinforcement strategies!
Synergy Part One
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of Synergy the whippet's case study we discuss high arousal, great dog training, and good lifestyle choices.
Check Yourself
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A quick podcast on keeping track of success in a productive way.
Comparison Hell
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you compare yourself to others? Do you compare your dog's progress to others? It's time to stop!