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Animal Training AcademyFrom Lunging to Learning: Flash Gordon’s Legacy with Adam Skandarani [Episode 259]In this powerful and heartfelt first part of a two-part conversation, we’re joined by the insightful and compassionate Adam Skandarani—Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, and tireless advocate for both dogs with Really Big Feelings and the humans who support them. Adam takes us on their “behavior odyssey,” tracing a journey shaped by learning, unlearning, and growing alongside their two Boxers—Sansa and the unforgettable Flash Gordon. Through stories that are raw, moving, and instructive, Adam shares how Flash, with all his intensity, reactivity, and need for connection, became not just a training...2025-07-2852 min

Cog-Dog RadioREPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part TwoIn the second (of three!) parts 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. Stay tuned for the final installment in two weeks! Two podcasts on reinforcement: Sarah-stremming – Reinforcement-misunderstandings Sarah-stremming – Coercion-with-adam-skandarani A blog concerning the coercion of R+: thecognitivecanine.com/high-value-vs…einforcement/ Find Lisa at serenitycanine.com and shelterbehavior.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 Pixaba 2025-05-131h 22

Cog-Dog RadioREPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullianx CDBC Part OneIn 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 r...2025-05-061h 01

The Brilliant Dog PodResilience Rainbow Framework with Bobbie Bhambree, CDBC CPTD-KAUnleash the Rainbow Conference July 11-14, 2024 ⁠⁠https://www.unleashtherainbow.com/⁠⁠ IAABC article on the Resilience Rainbow Framework: https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/the-resilience-rainbow/ Cog Dog Radio Episode featuring Bobbie Bhambree: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/resilience-with-bobbie-bhambree-cdbc-cpdt-ka Find Bobbie at: https://behaviorvetsnyc.com/our-team/bobbie-bhambree/ Leslie's Friends of Control Unleashded facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/419113494071244⁠ Everything Control Unleashed Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025090557⁠ If you'd like to...2024-07-0947 min

The Brilliant Dog PodUnleashing Assistance Dogs with Paul GrossartUnleash the Rainbow Conference July 11-14, 2024 https://www.unleashtherainbow.com/ Leslie's Friends of Control Unleashded facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/419113494071244 Everything Control Unleashed Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025090557 If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com⁠⁠2024-06-271h 14

The Brilliant Dog PodUnleashing the Meetkat with Danielle BeckUnleash the Rainbow Conference July 11-14, 2024 https://www.unleashtherainbow.com/ Leslie's Friends of Control Unleashded facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/419113494071244 Everything Control Unleashed Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025090557 If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com⁠⁠2024-06-1855 min

The Brilliant Dog PodUnleash the Rainbow with Leslie McDevitt (July 11-14, 2024)Unleash the Rainbow Conference July 11-14, 2024 https://www.unleashtherainbow.com/ Leslie's Friends of Control Unleashded facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/419113494071244 Everything Control Unleashed Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552025090557 If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠FlashofBrillian 2024-06-1151 min

The Brilliant Dog PodConflicts are Solutions with Josefin LinderstromIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com⁠⁠ Josefin Linderstrom (she/her) https://www.instagram.com/djurpedagogen/ (Swedish, predominantly) https://www.tiktok.com/@djurpedagogen?lang=en (English, predominantly) https://www.facebook.com/josefin.lindholm.33 2024-05-141h 33

The Brilliant Dog PodDog Social Media with Abbey Johnson & Juliana DeWillemsIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com⁠⁠ Juliana DeWillems KPA-CTP, CDBC, CBCC, TAGTeach Level-1 (she/her)- https://www.jwdogtraining.com/about- https://www.instagram.com/jwdogtraining Contact Juliana at:info@jwdogtraining.com ‌ Abbey Johnson CPDT-KA, FDM (she/her)- PawsitiveFutures.com- http://instagram.com/the_positive_chihuahuas 2024-05-071h 18

The Brilliant Dog PodThe Coercive Nature of R+ Training pt2 with Karishma WarrIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com⁠⁠ Find Karishma at: ⁠⁠https://www.calmcanineacademy.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calmcanineacademy/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠info@calmcanineacademy.com⁠2024-04-3054 min

The Brilliant Dog PodThe Coercive Nature of R+ Training pt 1 with Karishma WarrIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com ⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com⁠ Find Karishma at:⁠https://www.calmcanineacademy.com/ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/calmcanineacademy/⁠ ⁠info@calmcanineacademy.com 2024-04-2355 min

Cog-Dog RadioREPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part 1 & 2In 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 r...2024-04-092h 23

The Brilliant Dog PodBurnout and How to CopeBooks on Burnout: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Nagoski sisters Laziness Does Not Exist, Devon Price PhD Pleasure Activism, Adrienne Maree Brown The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk Rest Is Resistance, Tricia Hersey The Body Is Not An Apology, Sonya Renee Taylor If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2024-01-3020 min

The Brilliant Dog PodWorking Within Accessibility NeedsIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2024-01-2313 min

The Brilliant Dog PodThe Cost of Training with Michelle Black-SullivanTo Find Michelle: Tiktok.com/@MichelleBlackSullivan Instagram.com/Pawsitivelyhappy info@pawsitivelyhappyhome.com If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2024-01-161h 04

The Brilliant Dog PodMental Management & Shifting Perspectives with Susan MiccileTo Find Susan: https://www.facebook.com/Hopeheartslove https://www.instagram.com/hopeheartslove/ Susan can be emailed at: hopeheartslove@gmail.com If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2024-01-091h 05

The Brilliant Dog PodWhy I ditched New Years ResolutionsAn excellent article on creating SMART goals If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2024-01-0222 min

The Brilliant Dog PodReactive Dogs and New PuppiesIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠⁠ You can Find me at: ⁠www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2023-12-2616 min

The Brilliant Dog PodRescues, Shelters, & the Ethics of Rehoming with Abbey Johnson CPDT-KA, FDMContent notice: some ableist language mentioned when referring to past thoughts about herself.TW: we talk about behabioral euthanasia, domestic violence, and homelessness. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: ⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠ You can Find me at:⁠ www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com ⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠ You can contact me at:⁠ FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com Abbey Johnson CPDT-KA, FDM (she/her)PawsitiveFutures.cominstagram.com/the_positive_chihuahuas 2023-12-191h 16

The Brilliant Dog PodI'm Back, BabyIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:⁠https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod⁠ You can Find me at: www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com ⁠⁠Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs⁠ You can contact me at: ⁠FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2023-12-1212 min

The Brilliant Dog PodPart 2 - Navigating Racism & Disability in the Dog Training Industry with Karishma Warryou'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPodYou can Find me at:www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.comInstagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogsYou can contact me at:FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com Find Karishma at:https://www.calmcanineacademy.com/https://www.instagram.com/calmcanineacademy/info@calmcanineacademy.com 2023-09-191h 01

The Brilliant Dog PodPart 1 - Navigating Racism & Disability in the Dog Training Industry with Karishma Warryou'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPodYou can Find me at:www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.comInstagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogsYou can contact me at:FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com Find Karishma at:https://www.calmcanineacademy.com/https://www.instagram.com/calmcanineacademy/info@calmcanineacademy.com 2023-09-1259 min

The Brilliant Dog PodI Have a Treasure with Liza RaderIf you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here:https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod You can Find me at:http://www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.comhttp://Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs You can contact me at:FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com I have a treasure webinar double header:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-have-a-treasure-registration-692125745737?aff=oddtdtcreator Find Liza at:FocusDogs.cahttp://instagram.com/focusdogsfocusdogs@gmail.com 2023-09-0549 min

The Brilliant Dog PodFlash Wasn't Always a Safe Dogplease enjoy this story from Flash's past.. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod You can Find me at: www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs You can contact me at: FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2023-08-2217 min

The Brilliant Dog PodA Clockwork Framework - Strategic Reinforcement with Ash Osbornyou'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod You can Find me at: www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs You can contact me at: FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com Find Ash at: https://www.pawsitivepupsacademy.com/ Instagram.com/ash.andthepawsitivepups Tiktok.com/ash.andthepawsitivepups Control Unleashed Program: https://www.cleanrun.com/category/online_dog_training_classes/control_unleashed_university/index.cfm 2023-08-151h 23

The Brilliant Dog PodHunt, Point, & Retrieve Type Dogs with Liza Raderyou'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod You can Find me at: www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs You can contact me at: FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com Find Liza at: Focusdogs.ca Instagram.com/focusdogs FocusDogs@gmail.com 2023-08-0859 min

The Brilliant Dog PodWalker Deep DiveFriends of control unleashed Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298300721554/?ref=share_group_link If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod You can Find me at: www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs You can contact me at: FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2023-08-0131 min

The Brilliant Dog PodRecalls aren't actually about recallsNext round of Recalls for the Real World starts September 6th, you can sign up here: https://heartequineacademycourses.com/courses/277/about If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod You can Find me at: www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs You can contact me at: FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2023-07-2514 min

The Brilliant Dog PodWelcome - here, we heal togetherWelcome to the Brilliant Dog Pod! My Name is Adam Skandarani (they/them) Arab American Muslim Dog Behavior Consultant and owner of Flash of Brilliance Pet Training. Enjoy this overview of my own struggles with my own reactive dog, Flash Gordon If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://patreon.com/BrilliantDogPod You can Find me at: www.FlashofBrillianceDogs.com Instagram.com/FlashofBrillianceDogs You can contact me at: FlashofBrillianceDogs@gmail.com 2023-07-1824 min

Cog-Dog RadioThe False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part 2In the second (of three!) parts 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. Stay tuned for the final installment in two weeks! The False Dichotomy Part One: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-stremming/the-false-dichotomy-with-lisa-mullinax-cdbc-part-1 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 Sign up for courses and join the membership...2023-04-251h 22

Cog-Dog RadioCoercion with Adam SkandaraniA candid conversation with dog trainer Adam Skandarani about coercion, its nuanced layers, and a surprising reason to avoid it. Adam Skandarani is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor who operates Flash of Brilliance Dog Training in Massachusetts. You can find them at https://www.flashofbrilliancedogs.com/ @flashofbrilliancedogs on IG Anti-Racism Resources: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.naacp.org/ https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 The Connection Summit Conversations https://paws-reward.teachable.com/p/csseries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio 2021-07-271h 03