Cog-Dog Radio

Dive into the intriguing world of dog temperament as the hosts explore the fascinating combinations of resilience and tenacity in our furry friends. They share practical advice on how these traits influence training and overall welfare. Learn how to enhance the quality of life for both pets and their owners through understanding these behavioral dynamics. Join the conversation and discover how this thought-provoking topic can change your approach to dog care!

How do I get my dog to look at scary stuff to process it? What should I do about my dog resource guarding in agility class? How do I get my lab to stop bringing me stuff? Help! My dog is showing aggression toward my kid! All this and more in the second ever patreon minisode of Cog Dog Radio. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Kim Brophey, an expert in family dog mediation, sheds light on the profound impact of captivity on canine behavior and welfare. She argues that many dog behavior issues stem from their restricted environments. The discussion advocates for a shift towards animal welfare-focused care. They explore the need for tailored training approaches and community engagement to enhance dogs' well-being. Brophey emphasizes the importance of innovative solutions in understanding breeds' unique challenges and transforming living spaces for better canine health.

Explore the challenges of maintaining harmony among multiple dogs in a household. Discover practical strategies to foster peaceful coexistence and learn how to understand each dog's unique personality. The focus is on personal responsibility for guardians in creating a balanced environment. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of observing dog interactions to prevent conflicts and ensure a happy home for both pets and humans.

The first Patreon minisode of 2025! Sarah explores multi-dog household issues, urban border collies, slow thinking, barking during training, and more! Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Discover effective strategies to help fearful dogs by understanding their body language. Learn about a simple yet powerful three-step response: facilitating escape, offering social support, and signaling safety. Each approach fosters a more secure environment for our furry companions. With diverse insights from professionals, this conversation unwraps compassionate ways to navigate the emotional challenges dogs face. Tune in for a blend of education and heartfelt advice that can transform a scared pup into a confident one.

The research is clear: being outside is good for us. And it is good for our dogs, too. When we know this to be true–with or without empirical data–why do we still find it so hard? Are there solutions to this? Is this actually worth doing? Isn’t a quick stroll around the block better than nothing? Vow in 2025 to go outside more with your dog; you will not regret it. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

Disordered eating is normalized in our society and it is normalized in our dogs, too. Dogs should want to eat. Their GI should function normally. These are not radical statements, and yet most dogs Sarah sees in her private behavior work have some kind of damaged relationship to food. Dig into why this happens and what we can do about it. Then eat, drink, and be merry yourself on this holiday. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

We live in a fast-paced society and therefore, so do our dogs. As a consequence of selective breeding, training, and just plain captivity, our dogs do not access “calm” states well. We all need a little slow school from time to time. So take a deep breath, sit down, and listen to this one. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

For the final four episodes of Cog Dog Radio in the year 2024 we are focusing on overlooked or misunderstood areas of healing in the world of dog behavior. Unsurprisingly these are concepts our society and culture could stand to better embrace. For the first in this series we will explore adult friendship, whether dogs need friends or not, and what it might mean to decide for them that they don’t. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay