Cog-Dog Radio

Megan Foster, an agility teacher and the founder of FX Agility, discusses transformative strategies for dog agility classes. She emphasizes creating inclusive environments to enhance trial success for teams. The conversation highlights balancing technical training with emotional support for both dogs and handlers. Megan shares insights on adapting to diverse student experiences and managing energetic puppies in training. Additionally, they explore the importance of communication between instructors and students, ensuring effective teaching amidst today’s wealth of online resources.

Blanket statements like “puppies have to play with other puppies to grow into well rounded adults” or “dogs do not need dog friends, they need to learn to listen to you,” are thrown around in dog training circles every day. As you might have guessed, Sarah has a more nuanced take. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

What can we do to help our senior dogs thrive? Turns out, a lot of the same stuff we do for our younger dogs, with some adjustments! Join Sarah with experts on senior dogs Dr Heather Misner and business partner Ann Waterbury to talk all about supporting our oldies. It’s ok if you cry…. Find Ann: https://sounddogconnection.com/ Find Heather: https://www.ruffday.vet/ Find both: https://www.wagsniffascent.com/ The Super Senior sign-up: https://wagsniffascent.as.me/?appointmentType=39187181 Saturday January 27 AND February 3, 10am to noon PST Coupon code for 20% off COGDOG Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

In this episode Sarah is joined by Justine Shuurmans to discuss her innovative and family-friendly “Dial Method.” Sarah met Justine in person at the Aggression in Dogs Conference in Chicago just a few months ago and they both got excited about each others’ work instantly. When Sarah watched The Dial Method video, she couldn’t wait to get Justine on the podcast to talk about it. Enjoy! https://www.thefamilydog.com - for pros and families https://www.thefamilydog.com/team-tfd - for the referral program Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

What to do when your puppy or adolescent dog has a meltdown about something, in all its nuanced glory. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Dive into the fascinating world of dog training with insights on aggression and prey drive. Explore effective strategies for managing behaviors in breeds like sighthounds and the importance of muzzle training. Discuss sudden aggression changes in dogs and the potential underlying causes, such as health issues. Learn about the significance of tailored training approaches to meet each dog's unique needs. This discussion is packed with practical advice for nurturing healthier relationships between dogs and their owners.

Alexis Devine is best known for her famous dog, Bunny the “talking” sheepadoodle. In her new book, I Am Bunny: How a “Talking” Dog Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Being Human, she shares her authentic experience of learning and growing through a bunch of buttons and a dog. Skeptical about this stuff? Stay tuned. You might be surprised about what you hear. Find Alexis everywhere @ whataboutbunny and get her book everywhere books are sold. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

When things go wrong in your dog’s behavior are you to blame? Can you be responsible and NOT to blame? What is the difference? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

The overarching question of where dogs come from, and why it matters, is the topic of discussion as Sarah and return guest Dr Jessica Hekman sit down for a crossover episode with the Functional Breeding podcast to discuss the recent partnership between SPCA Tampa Bay (a shelter) and Pinnacle Pet (a puppy broker)/Sunshine Puppies (a pet store). FInd Jessica Hekman here: Functionabreeding.org Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

A follow up to the Family Meeting: Dog Attacks at Agility Trials episode. Sarah explores common questions and grievances concerning the first episode, and speaks directly to the community at large. Cog Dog Classroom: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay