Distraction vs Discomfort
From Cog-Dog Radio by Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine
April 7, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
This episode explores the distinction between a dog being distracted and being uncomfortable during training sessions.
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
Topics covered
- dog training
- behavior analysis
- distraction
- comfort
- canine psychology
Keywords
- distraction
- discomfort
- dog training
- behavior assessment
- response strategies
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