Cog-Dog Radio

Dogs that "stress down," the difficulties of counterconditioning noises, and how play matters.

More on the reflexive (or not) nature of barking, dealing with handler-focused dogs in agility, and training your students with positive reinforcement. Plus, what's up next for The Cognitive Canine?

In this episode I discuss why barking is such a troubling thing for so many dog people, we go a little more in depth as to what a fear period is and is not, and more! Enjoy.

Answering email questions about puppies! Crate barking, separation anxiety prevention, and more!

This week I answer email questions, talk about Clicker Expo, emotions as behavior in sport dogs, and my upcoming FDSA course, "Worked Up!"

In my final installment about puppies I interview Jane Messineo-Lindquist (Jane Killion) about her comprehensive puppy raising program, Puppy Culture.

In part two of the puppy series I tell the stories of each of my three border collies.

In the first of a three part series about puppies, we discuss picking a breeder and a puppy for sports. Also covered: some confusion about one of my recommendations for Prime and an email topic about why people don't own their dogs' behavior problems.

In the final installment of the Prime saga I interview his owner, Heidi. We also discuss email questions concerning barking.

Recording from my hotel room on the way home from Cynosport World Games. Prime's owner is also on her way home, so her interview will be recorded when she gets there and will come out in two weeks. For now, listen while I answer email questions and talk about the environment at Cynosport.