Leerburg Dog Training Podcast

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on what charging the mark means and how that is used differently than teaching your dog its name through the use of food rewards. | Links mentioned: Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months by Ed Frawley - Online Course: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/91 | The Power of Training Dogs w...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on puppies, specifically teaching the puppy its name and how to stop puppy biting. | Links mentioned: Emails about Dog Bites and Dog Attacks - Article: https://leerburg.com/dogbites.htm | How to Break Up a Dog Fight Without Getting Hurt - Article: https://leerburg.com/dogfight.htm | How to Break Up...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on heeler puppies who are bitey and a bit more mouthy than other breeds typically are due to their genetics. | Links mentioned: Raising Your Puppy by Michael Ellis - Online Course: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/85 | Food Chase Games - Online Course: https://university.leerbu...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on adding verbal cues to behaviors and maintaining engagement when training with your puppy. | Links mentioned: Sustained Engagement is Not Easy - Article: https://leerburg.com/sustained-engagement.php | The Power of Training Dogs with Food by Michael Ellis - Online Course: https://university.leerbu...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on engagement with a young, but a maturing puppy. This question asks how to improve engagement around other dogs. | Links mentioned: | Engagement Skills with Forrest Micke - Online Course: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/6 | Training the Recall with Michael Ellis - Online Cour...

Teaching our dogs to accept being handled is such an important thing for them to learn. It makes going to the vet or groomer a simple task rather than a stressful fight. We use the exact same marker concepts to check the dog's teeth, look in his ears, grab his collar and brush him. We break the task into small parts and mark/reward each step along the way. In the short video below you will watch C...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on whether or not you should spay or neuter your dog based on your Vet's recommendation. | Links mentioned: My Vet Wants me to Spay My Female - Should I? - Article: https://leerburg.com/spay.php | Many Vets Don't Deserve Your Respect or Your Business - Article: https://leerburg.com/vet.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on puppies, specifically a young lab who struggles with spatial pressure when playing tug with its owner. | Links mentioned: Raising Your Puppy by Michael Ellis - Online Course: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/85 | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months by Ed Frawley - Online Course:...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on dog-aggressive dogs, specifically a Red Heeler who has a problem with a pack of Hunting Beagles. | Links mentioned: My Dog is Dog Aggressive: What Can I Do About It? - Article: https://leerburg.com/dog-agg.htm | How to Break Up A Dog Fight Without Getting Hurt - Article: https://leerburg.com/dogf...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on reactive and dog-aggressive dogs. This question is asking specifically about a dog who reacts to his own reflection.  | Links mentioned: FREE - From the Rescue to The Home with JJ Belcher - Online Course: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/46 | FREE - How We Manage Dogs in Our...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on dogs who like to eat unsafe things like rocks and socks. | Links: Article - My Dog Eats Rocks and Socks - What to Do?: https://leerburg.com/eating-rocks.php | JAFCO Conditioning Muzzle: https://leerburg.com/JAFCO_ConditioningMuzzle.htm | Training Treats and Bait Bags: https://leerburg.com/treat.h...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on dogs who resource guard their food bowls. | Links: Shop Leerburg Dishes and Bowls: https://leerburg.com/dogdishes.htm | Free Online Course - How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question focuses on puppies, specifically teaching the puppy its name and how to stop puppy biting. | Links mentioned: Training Puppies Not to Bite - Article: https://leerburg.com/bitingpuppies.htm | The Art of Redirecting a Puppy - Article: https://leerburg.com/redirecting-a-puppy.php | Raising Your Puppy by Michae...

In this episode, Ed Frawley, a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about allowing little kids to have access and interact with your dog, especially in an unsupervised fashion. | Links mentioned: Emails About Dog Bites and Dog Attacks - Article-Graphic Content Warning https://leerburg.com/dogbites.htm | Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet - DVD/STR https://leerburg...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a couple of questions from the Ask Cindy database. Today's questions focus on the use of proper markers and management for new dog owners. | Links mentioned: The Power of Training Dogs with Food by Michael Ellis - Online Course https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/84 | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers by Ed Frawley - Online Course https:/...

In this episode, Ed Frawley will be answering some common questions submitted to Ask Cindy. The first question is about how to prevent strangers from coming up and petting your dog without permission and the second question is about puppies who pull on-leash when wearing a harness. | Links mentioned: Vests with Patches https://leerburg.com/servicevests.htm | Embroidered Patch Collar https://leerbu...

In this episode, Ed Frawley, founder of Leerburg, will be discussing some things you should know if you aspire to be a professional dog trainer. These things include deciding your services, how to market yourself, and to never stop learning.| Help us stop the ban on remote collars by signing this petition: https://www.change.org/p/ethical-dog-trainers-against-e-collar-bans

When it comes to K9 detection training, it can be dangerous and hazardous for dog trainers to handle volatile materials such as Fentanyl and many explosives. Leerburg has worked with Getxent's patented technology to create our K9 Odor Training Kit. The kit has been designed by Ed Frawley to take the risk of working with these dangerous agents our dogs are expected to locate. The Getxent tube is an...

In this episode, Ed shares a QA from Ask Cindy about superstitious associations in regard to using a remote collar in training. Ed discusses what superstitious associations are, how to use them, and why you should avoid creating them through the improper use of a remote collar. | There is a movement gaining traction in San Francisco, California as well as New York State, and various other countrie...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares his top 10 rules for using a remote collar. | There is a movement gaining traction in San Francisco, California as well as New York State, and various other countries, to ban the use of electronic collars in dog training. We recognize that this is a controversial and emotionally charged subject. As professional dog trainers who promote the ethical and humane appl...

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares 2 common puppy questions and answers from Ask Cindy. Questions posted to ASK CINDY are answered almost every day. They are also recorded in our systems if a dog owner has additional questions Cindy will review the previous Q&As and this helps her give better feedback and assistance. https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php | QA from this video: https://leerburg.com/qa...

Help by signing this petition: https://www.change.org/p/ethical-dog-trainers-against-e-collar-bans | There is a movement gaining traction in San Francisco, California as well as New York State to ban the use of electronic collars in dog training. We recognize that this is a controversial and emotionally charged subject. As professional dog trainers who promote the ethical and humane application of...

In this podcast, Michael Ellis explains the different factors and techniques that affect your dog's motivation. Here he briefly describes the various factors and how they affect motivation. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.c...

In this episode, Michael Ellis discusses the concept of using training rituals and locations to begin your training regime. Oftentimes people like to skip right past the rountines, preparation, and engagement building and go straight to training but these foundation steps have a very significant importance. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our w...

In this episode, Michael Ellis discusses the concept of capping and how it can be used for both competition/sport dog owners and regular pet owners. As a training technique, capping has multiple uses and benefits. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendatio...