# sign courses (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sign courses. Page: Feed: --- ## [Providing for Painful Dogs](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/providing-for-painful-dogs) _2026-08-18 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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? Concrete steps, and some hope, for guardians of painful dogs. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383773963-sarah-stremming-providing-for-painful-dogs.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Pain in Dogs](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-pain-in-dogs) _2026-08-11 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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. Scratch the surface on this meaty topic with Sarah as she dives into pain as an individual experience and explores it through the biopsychosocial model.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379427316-sarah-stremming-replay-pain-in-dogs.mp3) ## [Are You Worth Listening To?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/are-you-worth-listening-to) _2026-08-04 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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 worthy of your dog’s attention. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374884107-sarah-stremming-are-you-worth-listening-to.mp3) ## ["Fallout" from Tools or Procedures](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/fallout-from-tools-or) _2026-07-28 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Dog trainers commonly refer to “fallout” in relation to certain tools or procedures for behavior change. This is not untrue or unreasonable, fallout definitely occurs often in behavior change. But rather than the dichotomous thinking that leads us to believe some things cause fallout and others don’t, Sarah suggests in this episode that all things cause side effects and we should always pay… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369120006-sarah-stremming-fallout-from-tools-or.mp3) ## [The Off Leash Freedom Summit with Tara Stillwell Freedom](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/the-off-leash-freedom-summit) _2026-07-21 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Elevating the ability of dog trainers, behavior pros, and dog guardians, Join Sarah in conversation with friend of the pod Tara Stillwell (https://forrestschoolfordogs.com/) as they reveal a thrilling opportunity for dog welfare enthusiasts, the Off Leash Freedom Summit. offleashfreedomsummit.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2364905363-sarah-stremming-the-off-leash-freedom-summit.mp3) ## [How Can Dogs be Off Leash?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/how-can-dogs-be-off-leash) _2026-07-14 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Ok, so dogs need to be off leash. But how? What do they need to know? More importantly, what does the person need to know? Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2360277038-sarah-stremming-how-can-dogs-be-off-leash.mp3) ## [Why Off Leash?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/why-off-leash) _2026-07-09 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Why must dogs be off leash in nature to thrive? Is it really as important as Sarah is always saying? In short, yes, they do need and yes, it is that important. Dig into why in this episode. Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355958385-sarah-stremming-why-off-leash.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Systems of Support](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-systems-of-support) _2026-06-30 · Cog-Dog Radio_ When the internal system is unstable the external systems must step up to support that system. Meaning, when chronic health concerns or even just a highly specialized mind are part of the dog you are trying to care for, you have to show up with strong external systems of support to help them thrive. Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com Sign up for courses and join the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2350343990-sarah-stremming-replay-systems-of-support.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Forrest School with Tara Stillwell LFDM-W](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-forrest-school-with) _2026-06-23 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Sit down this week with Sarah and Tara Stiwell, a licensed family dog mediator of the working division who co-owns Glimmer Dog where the innovative Forrest School operates. Forrest School integrates natural environments, stable social groups, and support and skill development to solve all manner of behavioral concerns in dogs. Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com Sign up… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2344721429-sarah-stremming-replay-forrest-school-with.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Frustration Tolerance in Dogs](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-frustration-tolerance) _2026-06-16 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Do dogs need to tolerate frustration to live successfully in the human world? Do they need to tolerate frustration in order to be successful in sports? What even IS frustration tolerance? Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2340159269-sarah-stremming-replay-frustration-tolerance.mp3) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LydSIebVsyeA) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [REPLAY: Teammate or Tool?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-teammate-or-tool) _2026-06-09 · Cog-Dog Radio_ In dog sports the dog can’t be an equal teammate because the human is fully in charge. But a dog can be treated like a partner or they can be treated like a tool, and it is important in either case to know what your values are and stick to them. Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2335850720-sarah-stremming-replay-teammate-or-tool.mp3) ## [Worked Up Finalé: Calm Down First, Feel Better Second](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/worked-up-finale-calm-down) _2026-06-02 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Throughout all the worked up material the mantra is repeated: calm down first, feel better second. But dogs don’t need to be calm all the time, and calmness is relative. So what does that actually mean, and how do we teach it? Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2332041623-sarah-stremming-worked-up-finale-calm-down.mp3) ## [Worked Up Skills: Mental Flexibility](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/worked-up-skills-mental) _2026-05-26 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Mental or cognitive flexibility is a vital skill to navigate life and big feelings. But we deliberately breed dogs with inflexible minds and it is our job to teach them how to bend so they do not break. A little breakdown, and some practical skills, and you’ll be off to the races to help your dog and yourself be a little more flexible. Attend a Worked Up workshop this summer! www.workedup2026.com… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327360645-sarah-stremming-worked-up-skills-mental.mp3) ## [Worked Up Skills: Release the Bees](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/worked-up-skills-release-the) _2026-05-19 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Some dogs are just “full of bees”--meaning they are buzzing with energy. What does sensory integration therapy have to do with dogs? It turns out, kind of a lot. If your dog is a little bit too much providing them with sensory outlets–especially the outlets they tend to seek themselves–is not only necessary for progress but vital for good welfare. Learn all about releasing the bees in this… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2323374941-sarah-stremming-worked-up-skills-release-the.mp3) ## [Worked Up Skills: The Dog Training](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/worked-up-skills-the-dog) _2026-05-12 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Partnership skills go way beyond the basics of training. To be truly in partnership with your dog you need to be able to tell them how to take a reward, they need to be able to ask you if they can have a reward, and you also need to be adept at handling the dog physically in space. But in addition to those dog training skills (which should be, but are not often, commonplace) you need the skill of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2318957627-sarah-stremming-worked-up-skills-the-dog.mp3) ## ["Wrongly" Aroused](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/wrongly-aroused) _2026-05-05 · Cog-Dog Radio_ If you have heard or even used the phrase “over arousal” in reference to a dog, this one is for you. Join Sarah in her explanation of the circumplex model of emotion and what it has to do with our dogs. Should we respond to an angry dog the same way we respond to an excited one? Why is it easy to get frustrated when highly aroused, but not easy to feel joy in the same mindset? Do we have to calm… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2314791476-sarah-stremming-wrongly-aroused.mp3) ## [The Evolution of Worked Up](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/the-evolution-of-worked-up) _2026-04-28 · Cog-Dog Radio_ The name “Worked Up” is ten years old now, but the material Sarah teaches under that label has undergone a major evolution. From the 1.0 days of managing dogs’ feelings with food so that handlers had time and space to improve their skills, to the 2.0 material that focused on the dog training that was needed in order for dogs to manage their own feelings, to the current era that draws from… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2310478412-sarah-stremming-the-evolution-of-worked-up.mp3) ## [Patreon Minisode 9](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/patreon-minisode-9) _2026-04-23 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Fear of airplanes, failure to get along with another dog, whether or not a head collar is better than a prong collar, and how to fulfill hunty dogs. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2306330765-sarah-stremming-patreon-minisode-9.mp3) ## [Aversive Interventions](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/aversive-interventions) _2026-04-21 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Aversive interventions are sometimes necessary, and sometimes the right answer. But within the R+landia space we often don’t discuss them, and it’s time to. Join Sarah as she rehashes her old thoughts from the first episode she did about this four years ago, revises her criteria, and shares new ideas about aversive consequences in dog training.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2306315099-sarah-stremming-aversive-interventions.mp3) ## [Play](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/play) _2026-04-14 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Play has a powerful role in our dogs’ lives (and in ours). It is vital to all development, and it allows the mindbody to repair and restore in ways that rival sleep. So what the hell is it, and how can we make sure our dogs are doing it? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2302127909-sarah-stremming-play.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PlkDhKmDvj0h) _2026-04-14 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Distraction vs Discomfort](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/distraction-vs-discomfort) _2026-04-07 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Have you ever labeled a dog distracted after or during a session? Were you sure that the dog was just distracted, or might the dog have been uncomfortable? How would you know, and are there ways to respond in the two scenarios? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2297780090-sarah-stremming-distraction-vs-discomfort.mp3) ## [What Quadrant is That?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/what-quadrant-is-that) _2026-03-24 · Cog-Dog Radio_ What quadrant is this? Or even, “is this punishment?” can be worthwhile questions. Or they can be minimizing questions that fail to keep the full spectrum of relationships and emotions front of mind. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2289416015-sarah-stremming-what-quadrant-is-that.mp3) ## [REPLAY: True Healing from Fear](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-true-healing-from-fear) _2026-03-17 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Dog trainers are often tasked with helping dogs feel less afraid of things in their daily environments. This can be loud noises, it can be strangers, or it can even be slick floors or novel sights. The well known stimulus-stimulus pairing approach trainers call counter conditioning is not as effective as it has been made out to be, and this complex emotion requires more nuanced planning. Be sure… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2285433209-sarah-stremming-replay-true-healing-from-fear.mp3) ## [Patreon Minisode 8](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/patreon-minisode-8) _2026-03-12 · Cog-Dog Radio_ SAR K9 training, chronic pain, a follow up question about off leash skills, and more! Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2282323244-sarah-stremming-patreon-minisode-8.mp3) ## [Why Does My Dog Still Pull?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/why-does-my-dog-still-pull) _2026-03-03 · Cog-Dog Radio_ You taught your dog not to pull on leash, and mostly they are good about this rule. But occasionally they still do, so what gives? Why does this behavior have such a strong tendency to resurge and what should you do about it? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2276495057-sarah-stremming-why-does-my-dog-still-pull.mp3) ## [Are We Even Dog Trainers?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/are-we-even-dog-trainers) _2026-02-24 · Cog-Dog Radio_ If you find yourself asking “when do I actually get to train dogs?” in your role as a dog trainer, you are not alone. There is a place for Dog Training in the world of behavior, but it comes after welfare interventions. The best professionals are good at both, and the excellent ones know what to do, when. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2272274744-sarah-stremming-are-we-even-dog-trainers.mp3) ## [“Over”-Arousal with Megan Foster](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/over-arousal-with-megan-foster) _2026-02-17 · Cog-Dog Radio_ One of the biggest buzzwords in dogdom is “arousal.” Join Sarah and guest Megan Foster for this special crossover episode with the Fostering Excellence in Agility Podcast to discuss what arousal is, what behaviors are actually driven by it, and what to do if you believe your dog to be “wrongly” (or “over”) aroused. www.fxagility.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2267319674-sarah-stremming-over-arousal-with-megan-foster.mp3) ## [Shortcuts](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/shortcuts) _2026-02-10 · Cog-Dog Radio_ If there is a quicker or easier way to get somewhere, why not take that route? So often in dog training we hold ourselves to an unnecessary standard. If the shortcut doesn’t require extra work, doesn’t cause anyone distress, and allows you to get the desired outcome faster, then take it! Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2263379354-sarah-stremming-shortcuts.mp3) ## [Soft, or Sick?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/soft-or-sick) _2026-02-03 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Dogs want to remain in attachment to us; so when they have a hard time participating in our sports or games sometimes training is the culprit but not always. What if the dogs we label “soft” are actually sick? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2259091331-sarah-stremming-soft-or-sick.mp3) ## [Patreon Minisode 7](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/435c9072-a0fd-4432-af6e-dd83b0211a58) _2026-01-29 · Cog-Dog Radio_ A young dog that is chasing cars, how to shape a tighter radius on walks, a puppy who isn’t decompressing around other dogs, and more! Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2254819277-sarah-stremming-435c9072-a0fd-4432-af6e-dd83b0211a58.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mvgRsHSUXOeI) _2026-01-29 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Fear, Anxiety, and Pessimism](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/fear-anxiety-and-pessimism) _2026-01-27 · Cog-Dog Radio_ It is common for fear, anxiety, and a general lack of confidence to be confused in both the professional and guardian space. Understanding the difference between these three, and therefore how to treat them, is vital to addressing these welfare-threatening mindsets our dogs experience. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2254802927-sarah-stremming-fear-anxiety-and-pessimism.mp3) ## [What We Threw Out](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/what-we-threw-out) _2026-01-20 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Did we throw useful stuff out with the dominance theory bathwater? A vital shift in dog behavior occurred when trainers and behavior consultants everywhere, from all walks, threw out the outdated and debunked theory that dogs are always striving to dominate us. But when we stopped thinking about dogs as living in packs with humans we also stopped talking about them as living in family units with… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2250608753-sarah-stremming-what-we-threw-out.mp3) ## [Heal Them, Heal Us: Do Dogs Need Friends?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/cc46ec41-0345-4d56-bae0-0a6aa0ecb78d) _2026-01-13 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2246490398-sarah-stremming-cc46ec41-0345-4d56-bae0-0a6aa0ecb78d.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Heal Them, Heal Us: Slow Down](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-heal-them-heal-us-slow-down) _2026-01-06 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2242626422-sarah-stremming-replay-heal-them-heal-us-slow-down.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Heal Them, Heal Us: Go Outside](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-heal-them-heal-us-go-outside) _2025-12-30 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2238649007-sarah-stremming-replay-heal-them-heal-us-go-outside.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Heal Them, Heal Us: Eat. Drink. Be Merry.](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-heal-them-heal-us-eat-drink-be-merry) _2025-12-23 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2235194891-sarah-stremming-replay-heal-them-heal-us-eat-drink-be-merry.mp3) ## [Three Ways to Be in the World with Your Dog](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/three-ways-to-be-in-the-world-with-your-dog) _2025-12-09 · Cog-Dog Radio_ There are essentially three ways to be with a dog in the human world. You can regiment them either physically or mentally, or they can be free. They want to be free, but the situation, the dog’s skills, the dog’s mental stability, and the human’s skills all need to be taken into account. When should we choose physical regimentation over mental or vice versa? When can they actually be free, and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2226457586-sarah-stremming-three-ways-to-be-in-the-world-with-your-dog.mp3) ## [Never Punish a Growl?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/never-punish-a-growl) _2025-12-02 · Cog-Dog Radio_ 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 courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2222651798-sarah-stremming-never-punish-a-growl.mp3) ## [Mental Prisons](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/mental-prisons) _2025-11-25 · Cog-Dog Radio_ In the episode about border collies Sarah referenced the concept of the “mental prison.” In this episode she elaborates on that thought, on what dogs get trapped in prisons of their own making, and on ways to help them escape. 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 [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2218713185-sarah-stremming-mental-prisons.mp3) ## [Herding Dog Brains with Dr Jessica Perry Hekman](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/herding-dog-brains-with-dr-jessica-perry-hekman) _2025-11-11 · Cog-Dog Radio_ In this crossover episode with the Functional Breeding Podcast Sarah and friend of the pod Dr Hekman discuss a recent paper revealing some interesting differences between the brains of herding dogs and “normal” dogs, particularly Sarah’s beloved border collies. The paper is "Genomic evidence for behavioral adaptation of herding dogs." and you can find it here:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2210497721-sarah-stremming-herding-dog-brains-with-dr-jessica-perry-hekman.mp3) ## [Border Collies](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/border-collies) _2025-11-04 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Border collies are special; they have a highly specialized mind and a supremely athletic body and both deserve care that matches the degree of their uniqueness. Whether you are thinking about adding a border collie to your life or already a border collie guardian, enjoy some food for thought regarding what it might mean to care for this exceptional breed of dog. Sign up for courses and join the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2206176239-sarah-stremming-border-collies.mp3) ## [Robot Behavior Consultants](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/robot-behavior-consultants) _2025-10-28 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Behavior pros, is AI coming for your job? Yeah, kind of. Let’s get real about what’s wrong with this, and what is within our control. https://www.bestlifedogservices.com/ 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 [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2200450079-sarah-stremming-robot-behavior-consultants.mp3) ## [Regulated Vigilance](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/regulated-vigilance) _2025-10-21 · Cog-Dog Radio_ A skill you need to help your dog navigate tough environments is vigilance that doesn’t come with heightened emotions on your part. You’ve got to watch out for potential dangers and challenges while also staying cool about it all; and that’s legitimately hard to do! The good news is, you can learn how. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on Patreon:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2194874631-sarah-stremming-regulated-vigilance.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Upgrade Dogs](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-upgrade-dogs) _2025-10-07 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Your first dog was fun, easy, and you had a lovely time in dog sports. But for your second you decided you wanted a faster model. You upgraded. Or, did you? 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 [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2184502623-sarah-stremming-replay-upgrade-dogs.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Manage, Enrich, or Train?](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-manage-enrich-or-train) _2025-09-30 · Cog-Dog Radio_ As behavior professionals we need to be proficient in the areas of environmental management, enrichment, and also dog training. But we are not a master of all three we might lean too heavily on one or two of them while forgoing the third, sometimes to the detriment of the case. Join Sarah in an exploration of each of these areas through the lens of practical examples. Sign up for courses and join… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2178950015-sarah-stremming-replay-manage-enrich-or-train.mp3) ## [Repair vs Rescue: When Food is and is Not Helpful](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/repair-vs-rescue-when-food-is-and-is-not-helpful) _2025-09-23 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Food is a good thing in dog training, right? Like most things, anything that has the power to do good also has the power to do harm, and food is no different. Avoiding use of food as a “rescue” and leaning into use of food as “repair” is one nuanced take on food within unexpected or scary encounters, and Sarah also dives into some basics on when food can and can’t be helpful. Sign up for courses… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2175045432-sarah-stremming-repair-vs-rescue-when-food-is-and-is-not-helpful.mp3) ## [Post-Restraint Collapse](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/post-restraint-collapse) _2025-09-16 · Cog-Dog Radio_ The phenomenon “post-restraint collapse” refers to the outburst types of behaviors that can occur after requests for control or tough situations that require high levels of self-control. We can allow for post-restraint collapse, but we can be smarter by affecting the restraint portion itself to see if we can affect the collapse in a positive way. Sign up for courses and join the membership here:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2171228067-sarah-stremming-post-restraint-collapse.mp3) ## [Finding Your Guide](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/finding-your-guide) _2025-09-02 · Cog-Dog Radio_ You listened to episode 404 about dog training as a hero’s journey; but where do you go from there? Sarah goes more in-depth in this episode regarding finding your own guide in the dog behavior world. To apply for fall mentorship send Sarah an email with the subject like “ready for a guide” to sarah@sarahstremming.com Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.com Join us on… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2163235962-sarah-stremming-finding-your-guide.mp3) ## [REPLAY: Surprise Party Sue](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/replay-surprise-party-sue) _2025-08-26 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Stop! Before listening, go watch this SNL skit about Surprise Party Sue: 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… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2159365080-sarah-stremming-replay-surprise-party-sue.mp3) ## [Patreon Minisode 7](https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/patreon-minisode-7) _2025-08-21 · Cog-Dog Radio_ Puppy stuff, car aversion, reactivity in apartment complexes, 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 [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2156675964-sarah-stremming-patreon-minisode-7.mp3)