Leerburg Dog Training Podcast

In this video, Ed Frawley discusses a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's query involves a dog training client who is reluctant to give treat rewards directly from their hand because they fear being bitten. The dog trainer is seeking advice on how to persuade the client that offering food rewards directly is an effective approach.| Links mentioned: Training Dogs with FOOD REWARDS - with Ed Frawley 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 new course offered by Leerburg Online University. This program offers an in-depth exploration of essential terminology, the role of the decoy, and the intricate mechanics of bite work. Students will begin with a foundational part 1 overview, progressing to advanced concepts such as understanding the decoy's various roles, teaching practical skills without a decoy, advanced sport skills, and bite work mechanics.| Links mentioned: Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 2 - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/230

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an 11-month-old puppy, previously adept at using the dog door to go potty outside, who has started going to the bathroom inside the house. The owner wants to know what to do in order to stop this from happening in the future. | 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 | Housebreaking 101 https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/9 | From the Rescue to the Home https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/46

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who wants to train their dog to walk with them reliably despite distractions, especially given the challenging environment of a big city with narrow sidewalks. | Links mentioned: Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs https://leerburg.com/DominantDogCourse.htm | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/15 | Leash Reactivity with Michael Ellis https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/165  | Leash Skills with Michael Ellis https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/89

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In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about 4-month-old German Shepherd puppy that is proactively managing his vocal tendencies. While the puppy generally responds well to redirection when seeing other dogs, certain fluffy dogs trigger brief barking. The owner wants to know what things they can do to stop this behavior and focus on them.| Links mentioned: Puppy Development https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCategory/catid/5 | Training Your Dog to COME When Called - EVERY TIME https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/197 | Training Dogs with FOOD REWARDS - with Ed Frawley https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/206 | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/91 | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/15 | Leash Reactivity with Michael Ellis https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/165

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 5-year-old dog that has a strong compulsion to ingest non-food items, such as bark, mulch chips, which has caused him to vomit up significant debris and raises concern about potential lethal internal injuries. The owner wants to know what things they can do to prevent trips to the vet. | Links mentioned: Leerburg Muzzles: https://leerburg.com/muzzle.htm | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Conditioning Your Dog to a Muzzle https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/150 | Muzzle Sizing https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/849/Muzzle_Sizing

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question that he got in his email. The email is from an active duty service member who is transitioning to medical retirement and is interested in pursuing a career in dog training. The sender has been following Mr. Frawley's training materials since 2008 and is inquiring about the possibility of an in-house residency program to enhance their skills. | Links mentioned: The Principles of Dog Training 1 https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/10 | The Principles of Dog Training 2 https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/16

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 10-month-old rescued miniature pincher puppy who is pulling their owner down the street while on leash. This new dog owner is looking for recommendations on how to achieve loose leash walking with the puppy. | Links mentioned: Basic Dog Obedience https://leerburg.com/302.htm | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months https://leerburg.com/120.htm | Loose Leash Walking with Tyler Muto https://leerburg.com/looseleashwalkingdvd.php | Leash Skills with Michael Ellis https://leerburg.com/LeashSkillswithEllisDVD.htm | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto https://leerburg.com/leashreactivitydvd.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a new course offered by Leerburg Online University. Over the past 16 years, we have produced a number of excellent training videos with our friend Michael Ellis. Up to now we have never released a comprehensive course on protection dog training.| Links mentioned: Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class - Part 1 - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares the first in a series of episodes concerning differing opinions on training detector dogs. There are different opinions on how to introduce new odors during the early stages of training detection dogs. Some trainers strongly believe that their method is the right method. Just to be clear, I consider detector dogs to be law enforcement dogs and not civilian scent work dogs. The scent work dog sports are great sports for civilians but to be clear they are very different than law enforcement detector dog work. They may seem similar, but in fact they are not. One analogy could be those who enjoy trap shooting clay pigeons Vs combat soldiers trained to shoot in a war. One is a sport the other is not. There are basically two groups of detector dog trainers that disagree on how to introduce new dogs to odor. One group is made up of trainers and instructors who have 25 to 30 years of experience in training detector dogs. The second group is made up of mostly of civilians who are relatively new to the discipline. They mistakenly claim they have a better training system that is a faster way to train and it’s based on recent scientific studies. I produced my first narcotics training video back in 1987. In this episode, you will see what I believe the scientific papers these trainers refer to are all flawed and lack merit.| Links mentioned: Dog's Don't Smell Pizza - Article: https://leerburg.com/dogs-dont-smell-pizza.php | K-9 Detector Dog Training with Kevin Sheldahl - Online Course: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/186

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a clip from an upcoming course from Michael Ellis. Today's clip is about using personal pressure in protection training. Michael explains what personal pressure is and how a decoy would use and manage it in a bite work session.  It's important that if you are a handler that you understand what a decoy is doing and why so you can get the best experience possible for your dog's development.

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about two dog friends and their play together on walks and trips to the park. Sometimes it is hard to tell if dogs are just playing when they start wrestling with each other.  Ed explains some good rules for managing two dogs together to prevent a problem before a problem develops. | Links mentioned: Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet - https://leerburg.com/308.htm | How to Break Up a Dog Fight Without Getting Hurt - https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/893/How_to_Break_up_a_Dog_Fight | Dog Parks: Why They Are A Bad Idea - https://leerburg.com/dogparks.htm | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs https://leerburg.com/DominantDogCourse.htm | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | Dog Bite and Dog Attack Photos https://leerburg.com/dogbites.htm

In this episode,  Ed Frawley shares a clip from a lecture by Michael Ellis. Michael talks about what an operant or active dog is compared to a reactive dog. Active dogs are very forward-thinking and try to anticipate what behaviors you will ask for. Reactive dogs will react to what the handler or helper is doing.

Join host Jeff Meyer as he welcomes Kevin Sheldahl to discuss the benefits and techniques of incorporating a Human Remains Detection (HRD) program into your K-9 unit. Kevin shares his experiences and tips on how to effectively train and utilize HRD dogs.| Links mentioned: Leerburg's Getxent K9 Cadaver Training Kit: https://leerburg.com/cadaver-training-kit.php | Getxent Tube in Glass Bottle: https://leerburg.com/getxent-tube.php | Getxent Magnetic Odor Box: https://leerburg.com/getxent-magnetic-odor-box.php | K-9 Detector Dog Training with Kevin Sheldahl: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/186 | Getxent FAQ: https://leerburg.com/getxent-faq.php