Cog-Dog Radio
Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
Dog trainer, blogger, competitor.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 27min
Case Study: Mucho Part Two
In the second part of this three part series Sarah does a deep dive into the behavior modification work she and Sam embarked on to help Mucho. From healing his agility-specific behaviors to teaching him to eat reliably, this one should have something in it for everyone!
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
The Connection Summit Conversations
https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Apr 13, 2021 • 26min
Case Study: Mucho Part One
If a border collie with BIG FEELINGS about agility and life that culminated in a failed start button sounds interesting to you, this series will be one to dig into. Join Sarah as she explores this intricate case that's all about consent when the dog is screaming YES but also saying "I can't."
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
The Connection Summit Conversations
https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 23min
Talking Cases with Kim Brophey
Kim Brophey is back on the podcast! In this fun conversation, she and Sarah discuss how Kim might utilize applied ethology to tackle some tough hypothetical cases. Sarah throws the cases out, and Kim works through her process aloud for everyone. You won't want to miss it!
Find Kim Brophey at her website, http://dogdoorcanineservices.com/About/Team/kim-brophey
And be sure to check out Kim's book: https://www.meetyourdogbook.com/
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Mar 30, 2021 • 22min
Best Practices in Agility Part Three: Testing vs Training
Dividing your agility training into two phases, the test or the training phase, will help you to bridge the gap between training and competing later. It may also reveal holes in your training you didn't know you had, and enable you to fix them.
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Mar 23, 2021 • 29min
Best Practices in Agility Part Two: SPEED
Speed matters. How we get it from our dogs matters, too. Is fluency and confidence enough? Or do we need to do more to get the most speed from our 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
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Mar 16, 2021 • 31min
Best Practices in Agility Part One: Reinforcers
In the first of this three part series, learn about food, toys, which is best, why, and what pitfalls to avoid.
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio

Mar 9, 2021 • 51min
Conservation Detection with Kayla Fratt
Worlds collide! Love dog training AND the environment? You're in the right place. Sarah talks to Kayla Fratt of Journey Dog Training about training dogs for conservation efforts. From the challenges of working dogs off leash in prairie dog towns to the kind of dog best suited to detect zebra mussels....you won't want to miss this one.
Links:
www.journeydogtraining.com
Instagram: @k9.conservationists
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsum

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 11min
Talking Dog Talk with Oluademi James-Daniel
Oluademi is a dog trainer who owns and operates AfroPup Training in Ithaca New York. She started out working in shelters and dog daycares in New York City, and the pandemic opened the door for her to pursue her training and behavior passion in earnest. Join Sarah in chatting with Oluademi about something they are both passionate about: canine body language.
Find Oluademi on facebook by her name Oluademi James-Daniel, and also her business, AfroPup Training.
Check out these resources, mentioned in the podcast:
Inclusivity in Dog Training FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245264390092189
Brenda Aloff's book: https://brendaaloff.com/shop/71-canine-body-language-a-photographic-guide-interpreting-the-native-language-of-the-domestic-dog
Lili Chin's book: https://www.doggielanguagebook.com/
Dog trainer and shelter dog behavior expert Sue Sternberg: https://www.suesternberg.com/
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsum

Feb 23, 2021 • 38min
Operant vs Classical Conditioning
Is there a time and a place to intentionally utilize one type of learning over another in dog training? Can you ever be operating in only one learning form?
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsum

Feb 16, 2021 • 30min
The Human Half of Behavior Change with Marissa Martino
Join Sarah and repeat guest Marissa Martino of Paws and Reward as they discuss the human half of behavior change.
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://robindiangelo.com/publications/
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.naacp.org/
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio
The Connection Summit: prioritizing the human-canine bond for effective behavior change. Register here: https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/connectionsummit
To connect with Marissa Martino, visit www.pawsandreward.com


