

Cog-Dog Radio
Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Dog trainer, blogger, competitor.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
Predatory Drift Round Two with Lisa Mullinax CDBC
A topic so big it needed a follow-up! Specific cases we might call drift, some questions that showed up on social media, and more with Sarah’s friend, colleague, and drift-agnostic Lisa Mullinax CDBC of Serentiy Canine.
First Episode of Predatory Drift can be found here:
https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/predatory-drift?si=8d3bbdb01a4f4f55b81d84514c888c76&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Register for I-Don’t-A-Rod here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/offers/DSu7vywN/checkout
Cog Dog Classroom:
https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
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Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Aug 29, 2023 • 21min
Loose Leash Walking: The Holy Grail?
The podcast discusses the challenges of teaching dogs to walk nicely on a leash and proposes a technique called 'slow your roll.' They also talk about teaching dogs to seek reinforcement in leash walking and the importance of fulfilling the needs of dogs for their mental and physical well-being. Additionally, they discuss enrichment programs for animals in zoos and address handling rescue dogs' behavior.

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 5min
Training and Vet Visits: Bridging the Gap with Monique Feyrecilde BA, LVT, VTS (behavior)
Repeat guest Monique Feyrecilde is a veterinary technician specialist in behavior and she is Sarah’s go-to for cooperative care troubleshooting and training for her own crew of dogs. In this episode she and Sarah dive into making the actual vet visit feel more like the training sessions, and vice versa! They also dive into restraint and discuss puppy Carson’s first vet visit.
Find Monique:
https://www.teachinganimals.com/
SUBSCRIBE to her youtube channel!: https://www.youtube.com/@TeachingAnimals
Cog Dog Classroom:
https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
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Aug 15, 2023 • 14min
Puppies Are Still Hard
Sarah considers some updates to her thoughts about puppy raising from over the years. Join us in the membership to follow baby Carson’s start in life!
Cog Dog Classroom:
https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
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Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Aug 8, 2023 • 23min
REPLAY: Puppies are Hard
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://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
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Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Jul 25, 2023 • 25min
I've Changed My Mind
Cog Dog Radio is seven years old and has 300 episodes! Join Sarah as she goes through a few things she has changed her mind about over the years. Listen to the end for a special treat!
Cog Dog Classroom:
https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
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Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Jul 18, 2023 • 34min
Predatory Drift
The concept of “predatory drift” is an old one, but is it a true one? Join Sarah as she deep-dives this concept.
Resources:
https://blog.companionanimalsolutions.com/modern-animal-behavior-a-lot-has-changed-in-the-last-few-decades/
https://jamescraigha.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/predatory-drift-revisited/
https://www.dogwise.com/predation-in-family-dogs-predation-predatory-drift-and-preparedness-seminar-dvd/
Cog Dog Classroom:
https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

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Jul 11, 2023 • 39min
Reinforcement "Value"
Discover the fascinating world of high-value reinforcement in dog training. Learn about when to employ different reward levels based on task difficulty and how to balance safety with effective training. Explore the ethical considerations in selecting training methods, especially when dealing with challenging behaviors. The conversation also addresses common concerns like unwanted off-leash greetings, providing practical solutions and insights for dog owners.

Jul 4, 2023 • 15min
Chasing Unicorns
Do you have a behavior that feels inaccessible to you? Is it loose leash walking, retrieves, or perhaps a suite of behaviors like cooperative care? What’s holding you back from catching that unicorn?
Cog Dog Classroom:
https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
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Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Jun 27, 2023 • 53min
Trainer Showcase: Ashley Johnson KPA-CTP
Join Sarah and her friend and colleague Ashley Johnson KPA-CTP as they dive into one of Ashley’s recent board and train cases, Buck the Boston. Buck came into training with a severe response to being picked up or handled, and presented quite a challenge.
Ashley is co-owner of Puppy Adventure Academy in Melissa, Texas. https://puppyadventureacademy.com/
Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/
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Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay