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Thought Podvoking is a podcast co-hosted by Megan and Marissa where we talk about all of the thought-provoking aspects of our lives, and yours.
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.…
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Talking with Kim Brophey Part Two: Socialization and More
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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…
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Talking with Kim Brophey Part One: Perception in Dogs
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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…
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-1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio…
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…
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…
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Different Ways to Learn Agility with Megan Foster
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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 faceb…
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The Myth of "No Bad Dogs, Only Bad Owners" with Trish McMillan
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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.comhttps://summer2016.iaabcjournal.org/the-perils-of-placing-marginal-dogs/https://www.huffpost…
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Connecting Humans and Canines with Marissa Martino
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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-Maris…
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…
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-1https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/schedule-and-syllabus…
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=1000488820091By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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-1Links Mentioned: www.fenzidogsportsacadem…
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…
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Anti-Racism in Dog Sports with Ayoka Bubar CPDT-KA
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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.wordp…
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Venn Diagrams and Performance Dog Selection
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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…
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 Un…
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/blo…
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://w…
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-dogsBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
There are more ways to use force than just corrective collars. Be sure you are not involving coercion in your positive-reinforcement based training.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Listen as Sarah asks Dr. Leslie Eide your questions about consent and its place in canine rehabilitation and sports medicine.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Here we talk all about what drains, and fills a dog's emotional cup in this interview with Sarah Owings.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Functional Dog Breeding with Jessica Hekman
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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…
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!By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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…
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Safety is An Illusion: An Update from Jade's Human, Emily Russell
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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…
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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Noise Phobia with Dr. Karen Overall
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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…
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Introducing a Puppy in a Difficult Household
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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 needBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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/By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Canine Sports Medicine Case Study: Idgie's Story
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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/thecognitivecani…
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Repetition Tolerance with Megan Foster
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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!By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Explore with Sarah while she talks about her evolution through the world of location specific marker training.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Barky Lunge-y Part Five: Listener Questions
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In the final installment of the Barky Lunge-y series, Sarah answers the questions listeners submitted via www.patreon.com/cogdogradioBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Join in while Sarah and Leslie discuss the recent rule changes in United States agility organizations regarding training in the ring.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Barky Lunge-y Part 4, Differential Reinforcement
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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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Barky Lunge-y 101 Part Three: Remedial Socialization
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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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Barky Lunge-y 101 Part Two: Desensitization
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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?…
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Barky Lunge-y 101 Part One: Intro to Reactivity
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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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Separation Anxiety pt 2: Malena DeMartini
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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/By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Explore Sarah's process for helping her own dog, Idgie, through separation anxiety.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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When Agility is More Reinforcing than your Reinforcers
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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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
There are more ways to use force than just corrective collars. Be sure you are not involving coercion in your positive-reinforcement based training.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Hear what Sarah learned, was reminded of, and was validated on at this year's Clicker ExpoBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
In this episode Sarah and Dr. Leslie Eide discuss the ins and outs of air travel with our dogs.By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
