Leerburg's Dog Training Podcast

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses how to teach fronts to your dog for competitive retrieves.| Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241

In this Ask Cindy Q and A, we answer an important question from a Rottweiler puppy owner: Does jumping in and out of the car affect a puppy's bone development? Cindy explains how repetitive impact can impact growth plates and joints in large breed puppies, and shares practical tips for minimizing wear and tear throughout your dog's life. If you own a large breed puppy or travel frequently with your dog, this advice is essential for long-term joint health. | Links mentioned: Getting Started With Your New Puppy Bundle - https://leerburg.com/puppy-bundle.php

Bringing an adult dog into your home and need help getting started with training? This course bundle is designed for dog owners who want to build reliable obedience and create a better relationship with their dog—no matter their age or background. It includes four of our most essential online obedience courses for adult dogs—plus a practical slip lead to help you apply what you learn right away. | Links mentioned: Basic Obedience for Adult Dogs Bundle - https://leerburg.com/basic-obed-bundle.php

In this Ask Cindy Q and A, Ed shares answers to a common question: Should you let your puppy sniff on walks? Learn the benefits of sniffing, how it impacts training, and when it's okay to set boundaries. Perfect advice for new puppy owners looking to balance structure and fun on walks. | Links mentioned: Leash Reactivity and Loose Leash Walking Bundle - https://leerburg.com/leash-skills-bundle.php

Just brought home a new puppy and not sure where to start? This course bundle is designed for brand-new dog owners and first-time trainers who want to build a strong foundation. It includes four of our most essential puppy training online courses—plus two must-have training tools to help you put what you learn into practice right away. | Links mentioned: Getting Started With Your New Puppy Bundle - https://leerburg.com/puppy-bundle.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about dogs that have weak nerves around slippery surface. Ed addresses what he thinks is the root cause of this issue and offers advice testing puppies for it. | Links mentioned: Have a Dog Training Question? Ask Cindy - https://leerburg.com/qa/contact-cindy.php

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses how to teach turning to your dog in competitive heeling using foot targets. | Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 (18 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 (25 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

Muzzles are one of the most misunderstood tools in the dog world. In this video, we break down the most common myths about dogs wearing muzzles and reveal the truth behind them. You'll learn why muzzles aren't just for “aggressive” dogs, how they can be used for safety, training, and preventing scavenging, and why responsible owners choose to condition their dogs to wear one. | Links mentioned: Leerburg Muzzles: https://leerburg.com/muzzle.htm | How to Measure Your Dog for a Muzzle: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/153 | Conditioning Your Dog to a Muzzle: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/150

Struggling with pulling, reactivity, or tense walks on leash? This course bundle is designed for dog owners who want to turn daily walks into calm, enjoyable experiences. It includes four of our practical online courses—plus two must-have training tools to help you apply what you learn right away. | Links mentioned: Leash Reactivity and Loose Leash Walking Bundle: https://leerburg.com/leash-skills-bundle.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about teaching a young dog how to walk nicely on leash because they are pulling in harness. | Links mentioned: Leash Skills Bundle: https://leerburg.com/leash-skills-bundle.php | How to Fit Your Dog's Prong Collar: https://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses how to teach competitive heeling to your dog.| Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 (18 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 (25 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

In this episode, Ed Frawley discusses our new AKC Scent Work Bundle. Ready to begin scent detection training the right way? This course bundle is designed for dog owners who want a clear, structured approach to building strong scent work skills from the ground up. It includes three comprehensive online courses—plus five essential training tools—giving you everything you need to start training with purpose, confidence, and results. You'll get 8 total items comprised of the following. | Links mentioned: Getting Started with AKC Scent Work Bundle: https://leerburg.com/akc-bundle.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about training a dog reactive dog with a remote collar. Ed give his thoughts on handling and managing reactive and aggressive dogs. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137 | Leash Reactivity with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/165 | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/15 | Remote Collar Training for the Pet Owner: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/94

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses how to teach your dog the scent discrimination exercise. | Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 (18 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 (25 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 7-month-old cane corso puppy that is getting wild and bitey at the end of the night. Ed gives advice on how to manage these temper tantrums. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs In Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/91 | Raising Your Puppy: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/85

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. Michael addresses how to teach a successful send away for different dog sports.| Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 (18 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 (25 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses how remote collars can be used in dog sports. | Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238  | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 (18 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 (25 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

If you're new to dog training—or if you're transitioning from another training philosophy and want to learn Reward-Based Training—this course bundle is the ideal starting point. This specially curated package includes four of our most essential online courses plus two items essential for these courses. | Links mentioned: Getting Started with Reward-Based Training Bundle: https://leerburg.com/reward-based-training-bundle.php | The Power of Training with Markers: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/96 | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/206 | Training Your Dog to Come When Called: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/197 | Basic Dog Obedience: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/5 | 6ft Slip Lead: https://leerburg.com/dominantdog-sliplead.php | Leerburg Silicone Treat Pouch: https://leerburg.com/treat-pouch.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses the differences between and active learning or operant dog and a reactive dog. | Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 160-lbs reactive great dane shelter dog who recently had emergency spinal and neck surgery and now the vet says this dog can't wear a head halter or collar ever again, or it could result in paralysis. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137 | Leash Reactivity with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/165 | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/15 | From the Rescue to the Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/46 | Remote Collar Training for the Pet Owner: https://university.leerburg.com/Course/overview/courseid/94

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses how dogs can become equipment-wise and how the ultimate is goal is to never be dependent on a leash or collar to get obedience from your dog.| Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 (18 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 (25 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a video clip from our new online course, Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis. In this clip, Michael addresses aversives are determined based on the dog's perspective and perception.| Links mentioned: Sport Skills Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/241 | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 (18 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229 | Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 (25 Hours): https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236

In this episode,Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is managing dogs in a household where the other family members don't enforce the rules with the 4 dogs. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137 | Leash Reactivity with Michael Ellis - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/165 | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/15 | Dog Parks: Why They Are A Bad Idea - https://leerburg.com/dogparks.htm | How to Socialize Your New Puppy - https://leerburg.com/socializepuppies.htm

In this quick video, we break down the three main styles of heeling used in dog training: loose leash walking, contact heeling, and competition-style heeling. Whether you're a pet owner trying to walk calmly on a leash, a trainer working on precision, or prepping for the ring—understanding the differences between these styles can help you choose the right one for your training goals. This video clip came from our Basic Dog Obedience course. | Links mentioned: Basic Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302.htm | Intermediate Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302b.php | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Obedience Training Equipment: https://leerburg.com/view-category.php?categoryid=699

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares why and how we teach our dog the Yuck/Leave it command. Yuck is a command we train to teach our dog to spit out something it has picked up. It is probably the second most valuable command to teach our dog. This is taught in combination with the "Leave it" command. Leave It is a command taught to ask the dog to leave something alone that we don't want them to pick up. This video clip came from our Basic Dog Obedience course. This self-study course has 8 hours of video plus very detailed written training content. This course will cover the basic philosophy of reward-based training for sit, down, the foundation of coming when called, yuck/leave it, and walking on a loose lead. Additionally, you'll receive advice on managing your dog in your home. This course is taught by Ed Frawley owns Leerburg and has been training people how to train dogs for over 55 years. | Links mentioned: Basic Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302.htm | Intermediate Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302b.php | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Obedience Training Equipment: https://leerburg.com/view-category.php?categoryid=699

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares why and how we teach Contact Heeling to your dog. Contact Heeling, also called Controlled Walking, is a form of heeling where the dog is expected to maintain close body contact with the handler, typically with the dog's shoulder touching the handler's knee.| Links mentioned: Basic Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302.htm | Intermediate Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302b.php | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Obedience Training Equipment: https://leerburg.com/view-category.php?categoryid=699

In this episode, Ed Frawley discusses the concept of superstitious associations when using a remote collar. Superstitious Association: When the dog attributes stimulation with an unrelated person, place, or item in the environment| Links mentioned: Ed's 10 Rules of Using a Remote Collar: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/2229/10_Rules_for_Using_A_Remote_Collar | Remote Collar Training for The Pet Owner: https://leerburg.com/ecollar-pet-owner.php | Remote Collar Master Class with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/238 | The Electric Collar with Michael Ellis: https://leerburg.com/ellis-ecollar.php | Free Premium Video with Remote Collar Purchase - Purchase any remote collar from Leerburg.com and get free streaming access to Remote Collar Training for the Pet Owner. This stream is a $49.99 value with over 4 hours of content given to you for free with the purchase of a remote collar. | Remote Collars: https://leerburg.com/remote-collars.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley discusses the concept known as successive approximation and how it is used in dog training. Successive Approximation is defined as rewarding small pieces of behavior that eventually lead to a more complex or comprehensive behavior, known colloquially as connecting pieces to a puzzle.| Links mentioned: Behavior Creation with Michaell Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236 | Basic Dog Obedience with Ed Frawley: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/5 | Intermediate Dog Obedience with Ed Frawley: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/81 | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers with Ed Frawley: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/96

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares why and how we teach the hand touch skill to your dog. The Hand Touch is a foundational skill taught in basic and intermediate dog obedience to teach the dog to engage with the handler by pressing their nose into the palm of your hand. | Links mentioned: Basic Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302.htm | Intermediate Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302b.php | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Obedience Training Equipment: https://leerburg.com/view-category.php?categoryid=699

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares why and how we teach the collar grab skill to your dog. The Collar Grab is a foundational skill taught in basic and intermediate dog obedience to teach the dog how to be comfortable with being grabbed and led by the collar. | Links mentioned: Basic Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302.htm | Intermediate Dog Obedience: https://leerburg.com/302b.php | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Obedience Training Equipment: https://leerburg.com/view-category.php?categoryid=699

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about applying to become a K9 handler and building a relationship with a working K9. | Links mentioned: Developing a Relationship with Your Dog with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/159 | Behavior Creation with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/236 | Engagement with Michael Ellis: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/176 | Food Chase Games: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/175 | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/206 | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/96 | The Power of Training Dogs with Food: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/84

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a dog who is terrified of the sound of a whistle. Ed discusses how to properly introduce and pair the whistle to your dog and gives advice on strengthening the recall. | Links mentioned: Training Your Dog to Come When Called: https://leerburg.com/recall-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Remote Collar for the Pet Owner: https://leerburg.com/ecollar-pet-owner.php | Remote Collars: https://leerburg.com/remote-collars.php | Long Lines: https://leerburg.com/longlines.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a comment from a viewer about dogs who only seem to fight when the handler is present. Ed addresses this concern and what he would do about it. Alliance Aggression is a term some people use to describe when a dog becomes aggressive around and defensive of its handler. We treat this as resource guarding of the handler. Keep in mind that some dogs will never be dog-friendly and are often best served in a single-animal household. If you have a dog like this in a multi-animal household, you may need to strictly manage that dog and the other animals to keep everyone safe and happy. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs In Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dominant Dog Collar: https://leerburg.com/746.htm | Short Leashes: https://leerburg.com/shortleash.htm | Muzzles: https://leerburg.com/muzzle.htm | Free Online Course with Purchase of Any Muzzle from Leerburg.com - Conditioning Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/150 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 5-month-old german shepherd puppy whose ears haven't started to stand up. Ed addresses ear taping and how the floppiness of your dog's ears tends to be a genetic trait that usually cannot be modified by taping. | Links mentioned: Taping German Shepherd Ears: https://leerburg.com/tapingears.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's questionis about an adult male that has started to pee in the house when the owners are away. The owner wrote in asking if this is because of competition with the dog's son who is also part of this household. Ed addresses the issue and gives his advice on how to manage a housetraining issue like this. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://leerburg.com/managementdvd.htm | Troubleshooting Housetraining Problems with Your Dog: https://leerburg.com/housetrainingproblems.htm | Housebreaking 101 with Mark Keating: https://leerburg.com/housebreakingdvd.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from a follower asking about teaching their Narcotics Detection Dog to bark in addition to their standard indication when they specifically find fentanyl. While this is good in theory, Ed shares his concerns about this method of indication. | Links mentioned: K-9 Detector Dog Training Course with Kevin Sheldahl: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/186 | Getxent K9 Odor Training Kit: https://leerburg.com/getxent-k9-odor-kit.php | Getxent Odor Impregnation Kit: https://leerburg.com/getxent-impreg-kit.php | Detector Dog Proofing Kit: https://leerburg.com/detector-dog-proofing-kit.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question that came in from one of our subscribers. Today's question is about what you should do and expect after your dogs get into a dog fight with each other. Keep in mind that once a dog fight happens, you should no longer trust your dogs to be loose with each other, as more fights will likely break out. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs In Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | How to Break Up a Dog Fight without Getting Hurt: https://leerburg.com/dogfight.htm | Dog Bite and Attack Photos: https://leerburg.com/dogbites.htm | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137 | Leerburg Muzzles: https://leerburg.com/muzzle.htm | Free course with purchase of any muzzle from Leerburg.com - Conditioning Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/150

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about training a pair of dogs to stop jumping on people to greet them, inside and outside of the house.| Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/91 | Leash Reactivity: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/15 | Remote Collar for the Pet Owner: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/94 | Training Your Dog to Come When Called: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/197

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is an 8-year-old Pointer who doesn't have a solid reflexive recall and the owner is wondering if training with an e-collar can fix this problem. | Links mentioned: Introduction to Dog Training: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/42/ | Training Your Dog to Come When Called: https://leerburg.com/recall-dvd.php | Remote Collar Training for the Pet Owner: https://leerburg.com/ecollar-pet-owner.php | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://leerburg.com/managementdvd.htm | Remote Collars from Leerburg: https://leerburg.com/remote-collars.php | Rules of Using a Remote Collar: https://youtu.be/hGKXzp-PShM

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares his thoughts and advice on one of Leerburg's office dogs who is a bit shy and not a very motivated dog. Ed discusses what a Reflexive Recall is and why not all treats are high-value food rewards. Each dog is different, and you must tailor a dog's rewards to their hierarchy.| Links mentioned: Training Your Dog to Come When Called: https://leerburg.com/recall-dvd.php | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://leerburg.com/managementdvd.htm | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Training Treats: https://leerburg.com/treat.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's questionis about a 1.5 year old female German Shepherd who has been resource guarding toys around another dog. Ed discusses the issue and how he and Cindy manage their dogs in their home so they don't have problems like this. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137 | Training Tables and Dog Beds: https://leerburg.com/dogbeds.htm | How to Break Up a Dog Fight Without Getting Hurt: https://leerburg.com/dogfight.htm | Photos of Dog Bites and Attacks: https://leerburg.com/dogbites.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 5-year-old pointer who is a light chaser. The breeder chose to use a laser light to tire the puppies out, leading this dog to become obsessed with light reflections and shadows. Ed addresses the issue and offers advice on how to manage this problem. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers (2024): https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Remote Collar Training for the Pet Owner with Ed Frawley: https://leerburg.com/ecollar-pet-owner.php | Bernhard Flinks Protection Seminar: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/239

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from over 20 years ago when Ed was collecting questions and stories about dog aggression and dog bites. Today's story is from a woman whose dogs attacked and killed a passerby's dog. | Links mentioned: Training Your Dog To Come When Called: https://leerburg.com/recall-dvd.php | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from over 20 years ago when Ed was collecting questions and stories about dog aggression and dog bites. Today's story is from a woman who was bit by an aggressive pitbull while she was at her dog club training her puppy. | Links mentioned: Dominant Dog Collars: https://leerburg.com/746.htm | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137

In this episode, Ed Frawley goes into more depth to talk about the incident where the Husband had the tip of his thumb bitten off. Ed gives more advice on what to do when breaking up a dog fight. | Links mentioned: How to Break up a Dog Fight: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/893/How_to_Break_up_a_Dog_Fight

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 4-year-old working bloodline shepherd who got into a dog fight with an 8-month-old puppy. While breaking up the dog fight, the husband had the tip of his thumb bit off. Ed advises on how to live with and manage dogs in the home. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137 | How to Break Up a Dog Fight Without Getting Hurt: https://leerburg.com/dogfight.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about 16-week-old austrailian shepherd/poodle mix who plays too rough with other puppies and dogs. The owner is looking for advice on how to handle dog socialization.| Links mentioned: How to Socialize Your New Puppy: https://leerburg.com/socializepuppies.htm | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://leerburg.com/120.htm | Raising Your Puppy: https://leerburg.com/ellispuppydvd.htm | Dog Parks - Why They Are a Bad Idea: https://leerburg.com/dogparks.htm | Developing a Relationship with Your Dog: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/159

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 9-month-old foster puppy who likes to chew on things at night if they aren't crated. | Links mentioned: From the Rescue to The Home: https://leerburg.com/rescuedvd.php | Developing a Relationship With Your Dog: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/159 | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://leerburg.com/managementdvd.htm | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://leerburg.com/120.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a service dog in training that has started to react poorly to some dogs in public. The handler is asking what they can do to modify this behavior before it becomes a bigger problem.| Links mentioned: The Power of Training Dogs with Markers (2024) - https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards - https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Leash Skills - https://leerburg.com/LeashSkillswithEllisDVD.htm | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto - https://leerburg.com/leashreactivitydvd.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 13-week-old german shepherd puppy that is suddenly a bit reluctant to go on walks as the puppy is starting to experience a fear period as it is growing up and developing. | Links mentioned: Raising Your Puppy: https://leerburg.com/ellispuppydvd.htm | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://leerburg.com/120.htm | Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards: https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | The Power of Training Dogs with Food: https://leerburg.com/training-with-food.htm | The Power of Playing Tug with Your Dog: https://leerburg.com/221.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 13-week-old German Shepherd puppy that has started to bark at the neighborhood dogs. The owner is asking for advice on how to stop this behavior before it becomes a more reactive habit.| Links mentioned: The Power of Training Dogs with Markers (2024) - https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards - https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Leash Skills - https://leerburg.com/LeashSkillswithEllisDVD.htm | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto - https://leerburg.com/leashreactivitydvd.php | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137