Are We Even Dog Trainers?
From Cog-Dog Radio by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
February 24, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the balance between dog training and welfare interventions in the field of animal behavior.
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: www.patreon.com/cogdogradio Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay
Topics covered
- dog training
- animal behavior
- welfare interventions
- professional development
- canine education
Keywords
- dog trainers
- behavior
- welfare
- training dogs
- professional skills
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