Cog-Dog Radio Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
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Dog trainer, blogger, competitor.
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Only One of You Can be a Sh!tshow
If you have worked with Sarah in person you might have heard her tell a handler “only one of you is allowed to be a shitshow.” This is her tongue in cheek way of communicating the when the environment is challenging, at least one end of the leash must have the skills to face those challenges. Of course, in an ideal world, both the dog and handler have the skills required for the challenged they are faced with, but we simply do not live in an ideal world!
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Barking is Relative
Barking never means one thing; we always have to consider the conditions under which barking is occurring to know how to best respond. Some dogs are perfectly happy while barking, and some are distressed. And what about the social pressure to keep our dogs quiet? Sarah’s renewed thoughts on barking, thanks to her Icelandic Sheepdog, Rayya, are here for you.
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REPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part 1 & 2
In response to the “trainer wars” between the balanced and force-free communities Sarah and past podcast guest (and friend) Lisa Mullinax sit down to talk about the place where ethics meet efficacy. Lisa and Sarah do not claim a label as trainers (neither balanced nor force-free), and have both undergone an evolution in the behavior field that has helped them to arrive at a place free of dogma and full of compassion.
Know the opinions expressed here are vulnerable and honest, and there can’t be enough time for all nuance to be present in all conversations. Neither Sarah nor Lisa represent anything other than themselves in their thoughts expressed herein.
In the second part on The False Dichotomy in dog training, Sarah and Lisa get into the weeds regarding what effectiveness looks like, what it truly means to manipulate aversive or appetitive stimuli, and all the nuances involved.
Two podcasts on reinforcement:
https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/reinforcement-misunderstandings
https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/coercion-with-adam-skandarani
A blog concerning the coercion of R+:
https://thecognitivecanine.com/high-value-vs-high-stakes-the-ethics-of-positive-reinforcement/
Find Lisa at serenitycanine.com and shelterbehavior.com
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Growing Up in Dog Agility with BJAC
Not a junior? Don’t know any kids? This podcast is still for you. The refreshing take on our sport from Sasha Zitter and Benah Stiewing will be music to your ears. Boundless Juniors Agility Company is a nonprofit organization focused on elevating the experience of junior handlers in agility, and it is so much more. Enjoy!
https://www.bjacamp.com/
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Surprise Party Sue
Stop! Before listening, go watch this SNL skit about Surprise Party Sue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4R1yybhmHg
Ok, now, is Sue a dog you know? Maybe Sue is your dog. Maybe she is a client’s dog. This skit is something Sarah uses to explain to her clients how their dogs are behaving, and from there discussions like “is this ok/normal?” and also “what can we do about it?” can happen. When these questions were posed on social media, the answers were surprising. Listen to hear Sarah’s take on Surprise Party Sue.
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Let's Talk About Fetch, Baby with Liza Rader KPA-CTP
Is fetch a problem? Does fetch cause problems? Is chasing a ball different from marking and finding a bumper? Can we utilize retrieving in beneficial ways? All this and more as Sarah explores the popular dog owner game of “fetch” with friend of the podcast Liza Rader KPA-CTP of Focus Dogs in British Columbia.
focusdogs.ca
@focusdogs
Click here for the bundles:
https://focusdogs.thinkific.com/collections
There is also a BIPOC scholarship that is 20% - just e-mail Liza about it!
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Customer Reviews
Highly recommend
If you love a dog you won’t regret a second you spend listening to this podcast. This podcast is packed with amazing information and insights. I have learned, and continue to learn, so much.
Hands down my favourite podcast
I never miss an episode! I love Sarah’s approach to dog training and behaviour. This podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in behaviour and dog sports!
Amazing Podcast!!!
My friend recommended this podcast to me over a year ago when I was looking for my first border collie puppy. Since then, I’ve listened to so many (nearly all!lol) episodes! Not only is this a great podcast for dog sport people, but Sarah’s information is useful for all dog owners (and owners to be). Thank you Sarah! Keep being amazing! I also follow Cog dog on Facebook and I love listening to the Wednesday night chats. I’ve learned so much from your podcast. (And as a new BC owner, I love the BC specific references! 😆 P.S. love your interviews I’ve listened to on other podcasts, too!)