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Cog-Dog Radio

by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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Latest episodes

Long Live the Queen: My Dog Idgie

October 20, 2026 · 24 min

In this special episode of Cog Dog Radio Sarah shares insights, lessons, and stories from the life of her legendary border collie, Idgie. Separation distress, dog aggression, R+ evolution, and more. https://sarahstremm…
REPLAY: Never Punish a Growl?

October 13, 2026 · 8 min

Have you heard the rule “never punish a growl”? Dog training has come a long way since the yank and crank days, but some of the adages birthed from the changing tides, like “never punish a growl,” deserve a deeper look. Sign up for…
Three Steps for Social Behavior Change

October 6, 2026 · 10 min

If a dog dislikes dogs or people they might be in need of some social behavior change. Social behaviors are best healed socially, or through community. But often dog professionals try to cut to the chase and dig right into helping dogs…
WTF is “Sound Sensitivity”?

September 29, 2026 · 14 min

Sound sensitivity, sound reactivity, sound phobia, is it all just word soup? What’s what? How do these problems develop, and how do we help our dogs? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on…
Off Leash Freedom Summit Recap with Tara Stillwell

September 22, 2026 · 44 min

This past summer Sarah joined forces with Tara Stillwell to teach a three day workshop all about off leash freedom. A small group of humans and dogs gathered to learn what it means to truly get dogs outside, off leash, and integrated into…

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REPLAY: Reactive Adolescent Dogs

September 17, 2026 · 14 min

Is it a phase? Will they grow out of it? Is my young dog cursed for life with reactivity? The good news is that adolescence passes. The bad news is the lessons learned there do not. Learn the four most important things to do while your dog…
Dog-Friendly Homes

September 8, 2026 · 14 min

Modern homes are designed for people, not dogs. But there are a few ways you can make whatever space you live in more friendly. Doing so helps reduce unnecessary stressors in your dog’s life and help them be more comfortable in their…
REPLAY: Decompression Problems

September 1, 2026 · 27 min

Have you ever heard the advice to give your dog a decompression walk, and wondered how on earth it would be possible? Join Sarah in tackling some common problems faced by dog owners trying to provide decompression-type exercise. Sign up…
REPLAY: When Your Dog is Afraid

August 25, 2026 · 16 min

Ask ten professionals what to do when your dog is afraid and you will undoubtedly get ten different answers. But the true answer is simple–not easy–and involves three steps we can all follow, every single time. Sign up for courses and…
Providing for Painful Dogs

August 18, 2026 · 10 min

How are we supposed to support our painful dogs with off leash time in nature or other enrichment activities when their bodies might not allow for much movement? When a gold standard can’t be met, what standard should we settle for?…
REPLAY: Pain in Dogs

August 11, 2026 · 22 min

Pain is frequently a component of behavior cases and not often discussed from a behavior consultant’s viewpoint. But pain is not strictly a medical concern and the behavior field at large needs to know how to approach it from our skillset…
Are You Worth Listening To?

August 4, 2026 · 8 min

Being someone your dog thinks is worth listening to can’t be boiled down to dog training alone. Being reliable yet unpredictable, fun and also very clear on un-fun things, and more like a dog than the dog expects, are all ways you can be…