Best Leerburg Online University Podcasts (2024)

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Are Long Lines Dangerous For Dogs? 6:53

2d ago6:53

6:53

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question involves an owner who uses a long line for their dog. The owner experienced an incident at the dog beach that has made them reconsider using the long line.| Links mentioned: Long Lines https://leerburg.com/view-category.php?categoryid=406…

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How to Fix and Adjust A Prong Collar That Comes Apart 3:43

5d ago3:43

3:43

In this episode, Worried about why your prong collar keeps coming off even though it feels secured. Well worry no more. Ed Frawley shows you how you should secure your Leerburg prong collar to make sure that it doesn't come off and cause some sort of incident that you can prevent from happening to your dog.| Links mentioned: Leerburg's Stainless St…

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My 9 Week Old Puppy Won't Stay In The Ex-pen 7:28

9d ago7:28

7:28

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who has a 9-week-old puppy when she is put in the ex-pen. The puppy cries and climbs out of the ex-pen using the side of the ex-pen to get out. The owner doesn't know what to do and needs help! | Links mentioned: Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Mo…

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Can My Friendly Puppy Ever Become a Family Protector? 8:00

13d ago8:00

8:00

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 5-month-old puppy who loves strangers. The owner wants the puppy to be a deterrent dog in the future. They want to know the steps to making this happen. | Links mentioned: Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/vie…

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Get Your Pup To Sprint! Quick Tips For Recall 6:42

14d ago6:42

6:42

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a one-year-old dog that has a slow recall. The owner wants the dog to recall faster and doesn't know what to do to increase her speed.| Links mentioned: Training Your Dog to COME When Called - EVERY TIME https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewC…

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Help! My Dog is Chewing and Destroying His Toys 9:53

17d ago9:53

9:53

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about Dutch Shepherd who is developing a destructive chewing habit as he likes to chew and destroy certain toys. Ed addressed chewing issues with some suggestions on how to prevent and manage the behavior. | Links mentioned: Goughnuts: https://leerburg.co…

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Michael Ellis on The Role of the Decoy in Protection Bitework 5:30

20d ago5:30

5:30

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a clip from a Michael Ellis Protection Sport Dog Seminar. Michael discusses the job and role of a decoy in protection bitework. | Links mentioned: Michael Ellis Protection Sport Dog Seminar: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/2437/Michael_Ellis_Protection_Sport_Dog_Seminar_(2009) | Michael Ellis Mondio Ring Semi…

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Separation Anxiety Solutions. Should We Rethink Doggie Daycare? 5:38

24d ago5:38

5:38

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who drops their dog off at daycare. The dog exhibits separation anxiety, showing distress and attempting to nip at the staff when they put him in the runs at the start of the day. The owners are wondering if they should discontinue taking h…

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Remote Collar Misuse: Has My Dog's Training Been Ruined? 11:29

27d ago11:29

11:29

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who went on vacation and had another family member take care of the owner's dog. The owner's family member misused the remote collar on the owner's dog and now it seems the owner might have to start over on training for remote collars.| Links…

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Key Practices For Storing And Maintaining Nosework Supplies 9:21

1M ago9:21

9:21

In this episode, taking care of your scent kits is crucial when it comes to scent training. In this video, Ed Frawley talks about the steps to take care of your scents and what things you can do to make them last longer. | Links mentioned: All Leerburg Scent Kits https://leerburg.com/view-category.php?categoryid=487…

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My Dog Bites and Jumps When Overstimulated. How Do I Correct This? 18:22

1M ago18:22

18:22

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 9-month-old Goldendoodle that gets overstimulated and redirects onto the female handlers in this family. This family wrote to Cindy looking for advice after suggestions from their trainer weren't helping change the dog's behavior.| Links mentioned: …

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Our Puppy Ignores Our Recall Command 7:26

2M ago7:26

7:26

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 14-week-old German Shepherd puppy that ignores the recall command when they are off-leash, outside, in a distracting environment.| Links mentioned: Training Your Dog to Come When Called: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/197 |…

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Michael Ellis on Adding Metered Aggression To Your Bite Work Training 8:11

2M ago8:11

8:11

This clip came from Michael Ellis Protection Dog Seminar. This newly released course has been put together from archived footage filmed during a 2009 Leerburg Michael Ellis seminar held in Menomonie, Wisconsin. This course contains 14 hours of lecture and dog work, the vast majority of which has never been seen before. There are discussions of a va…

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Reflexive Recall Exercises 5:12

4M ago5:12

5:12

In this video, Ed Frawley discusses what a reflexive recall is and gives some exercises and tips on how to achieve a reflexive recall with your dog.| Links mentioned: Training Your Dog to Come When Called - EVERY TIME - With Ed Frawley and Cindy Rhodes (2024) - Streaming Video: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/2416/Training_Your_Dog_to_Come_Whe…

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Why We Use Food Rewards in Recall Training 6:30

4M ago6:30

6:30

In this episode, Ed Frawley discusses training dogs using food rewards in recall training as it is often criticized by some who question its effectiveness, especially in situations where food isn't available. However, these criticisms usually stem from a lack of understanding or experience in using food as a training tool.| Links mentioned: Trainin…

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Leerburg Leather Leashes are the Best in the World 17:32

4M ago17:32

17:32

Over the past 35 years, we here at Leerburg have built a reputation for selling the finest leather dog leashes, the finest leather harnesses, and the finest leather dog collars in the world. Our Leerburg leather products are strong enough to last a lifetime but soft enough to be comfortable right out of the box. If you go to PetSmart or one of the …

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Ed Frawley Sits Down with Travis Olson From Keeper Collars 31:13

5M ago31:13

31:13

In this video, Ed Frawley sits down with Travis Olson from Keeper Collars® to discuss the quality product that is Keeper Collars. They dive into the mission of Keeper Collars, how to measure your dog for a Keeper Collar, and which keeper collar is best for you based on the various options available. The Keeper Collars® Hidden Prong Collar is not si…

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How to Manage Reward Schedules in Dog Training 6:49

5M ago6:49

6:49

When we move our dog to a variable reward schedule and we do it at the right time, it should produce more drive in our dog to perform. If we have introduced the dog to the 'NOPE' marker enough times (hundreds of times - see our online course on Marker Training) the dog will think 'Hey I deserve a reward but I didn't get one, I must have done someth…

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When to Train Your Dog Using Kibble As a Food Reward 1:56

5M ago1:56

1:56

It may seem counterintuitive to say that we don't want to use our dog's highest-value food reward all the time. With some dogs, there may be times in teaching a behavior where that's exactly what we need to do. The same thing may happen with dogs that are transitioned to toy rewards. Let's say we have an extremely high food drive dog that gets so a…

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My Dog Won't Take Food Rewards 2:01

5M ago2:01

2:01

There is something every new trainer needs to know. If your dog won't take food, if it's not interested in your high-value food reward, it's either: 1 - full and not hungry 2 - it's distracted 3 - it's stressed If my dog is paying attention to the screaming kids next door the dog will often find the kids more interesting than the food reward we hav…

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Generalization in Dog Training 3:03

6M ago3:03

3:03

Teaching our dog a reliable recall is the most important behavior we can teach our dog. The recall is a behavior that can save our dog's life. This course has 93 videos and is over 6 hours long. If you have a recall problem and want to take the time to learn how to train a reliable recall this course will teach you how to do it.| Links mentioned: T…

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When Not To Use A High Value Food Reward 2:13

6M ago2:13

2:13

It may seem counterintuitive to say that we don't want to use our dogs highest value food reward, but with some dogs there may be times in teaching a behavior where that's exactly what we need to do. The same thing may happen with dogs that are transitioned to toy rewards. Let's say we have an extremely high high food drive dog that gets so amped u…

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Ed Frawley on the Hand Touch Game 2:56

6M ago2:56

2:56

When we ask our dog for a hand-touch we expect the dog to touch their nose to the palm of our hand. The hand-touch becomes a fun game that our dogs love to play at home and on walks. In fact, with many dogs, the hand-touch itself becomes a reward. Once our dog becomes fluent with the hand-touch we can use it to redirect the dog away from unwanted d…

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Ed Frawley on the Food Chase Game 4:55

7M ago4:55

4:55

One of the benefits of learning to use food rewards in your training is you will end up with a dog that loves to train, in fact, most will challenge you to take them out to train. This is very different from what I experienced back in the 1960s and 1970s. | Links mentioned: Training Dogs with Food Rewards with Ed Frawley: https://university.leerbur…

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Ed Frawley On Training Tracking Dogs for Police - S and R 10:54

7M ago10:54

10:54

In this video, Ed Frawley talks about a series of tracking videos he filmed with the RCMP in the 1990s. The RCMP instructors are the best tracking dog instructors in the world. They have been training police tracking dogs since 1935. | Links mentioned: Training Level 1 Tracking Dogs for Police – S & R - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewC…

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Why Short Training Sessions Are Important In Dog Training 4:00

7M ago4:00

4:00

Our online course is much more than just using treats to train your dog. The 5 & 1/2 Hr course has over 120 videos that will teach you how to use high-value food rewards to build a communication system between you and your dog. Our course is about using rewards to teach behaviors and build a better relationship with your dog. If you follow the trai…

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Don't Make My Marker Training Mistake 3:15

7M ago3:15

3:15

Training with food is a journey, not a destination. By understanding the science behind positive reinforcement, choosing the right rewards, and implementing effective training techniques, you can unlock your dog's full potential and forge an even deeper connection with your furry companion. Remember, training with food is not just about treats; it'…

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The Difference Between Gestures And Lures In Dog Training 3:22

7M ago3:22

3:22

Training with food is a journey, not a destination. By understanding the science behind positive reinforcement, choosing the right rewards, and implementing effective training techniques, you can unlock your dog's full potential and forge an even deeper connection with your furry companion. Remember, training with food is not just about treats; it'…

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The Power of Training Dogs With Markers - Version 2024 11:06

8M ago11:06

11:06

This online course was released in 2024. This course goes into much more detail not only on how to learn markers but also how to apply them in behavior creation. In 2008 Ed Frawley, the owner of Leerburg, released his first DVD on the subject of Marker training. That material and more was turned into an online course in 2015. That course is being r…

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Things To Consider Before Correcting A Dog For Not Coming 4:46

8M ago4:46

4:46

This video came from Ed Frawley's 2024 new online course "Train Your Dog to COME When Called." Teaching our dog a reliable recall is the most important behavior we can teach our dog. The recall is a behavior that can save our dog's life. This course has 64 instructor content videos and is over 6 hours long. If you have a recall problem and want to …

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Dog Only Comes To Me When She Has A Long Line 6:46

8M ago6:46

6:46

This Q&A came from Ed Frawley's 2024 new online course "Train Your Dog to COME When Called." Teaching our dog a reliable recall is the most important behavior we can teach our dog. The recall is a behavior that can save our dog's life. This course has 64 instructor content videos and is over 6 hours long. If you have a recall problem and want to ta…

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My Dog Doesn't Sit Straight When I Call Him 3:40

9M ago3:40

3:40

This Q&A came from Ed Frawley's 2024 new online course "Train Your Dog to COME When Called." Teaching our dog a reliable recall is the most important behavior we can teach our dog. The recall is a behavior that can save our dog's life. This course has 64 instructor content videos and is over 6 hours long. If you have a recall problem and want to ta…

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My Puppy Won't Come To Me When I Play With Him In The Yard 6:20

9M ago6:20

6:20

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a owner that has a puppy who plays in the yard and doesn't recall back to the owner when the puppy has a ball in its mouth.| Links mentioned: Train Your Dog to COME When Called - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/197…

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Ed Frawley's New Online Course: Training Your Dog To Come When Called 4:33

9M ago4:33

4:33

Teaching our dog a reliable recall is the most important behavior we can teach our dog. The recall is a behavior that can save our dog's life. This course has 93 videos and is over 6 hours long. If you have a recall problem and want to take the time to learn how to train a reliable recall this course will teach you how to do it. Ed Frawley has been…

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Puppy Potty Trials: Overcoming The Struggle 9:50

9M ago9:50

9:50

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a dog owner who needs to establish a potty schedule with their 5-month-old Dachshund. This is so that the Dachshund can stop going to the bathroom inside their home. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home https://university.leerburg.com/Cat…

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Avoiding Common Mistakes In Reward Based Training 10:31

9M ago10:31

10:31

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a dog trainer who wants to know what are the schedules for reward based training on a dog. They are wondering if there are any certain commands are better than the clicker. | Links mentioned: The Power Of Training Dogs With Markers https://leerburg.co…

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In Reward Based Training Is Telling A Dog "No" An Aversive? 8:23

9M ago8:23

8:23

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a Chinese Tibetan Mastiff that has become seriously aggressive and the owner is asking about potentially removing the dog's teeth to mitigate damage from getting dog bit.| Links mentioned: The Power Of Training Dogs With Markers https://leerburg.com…

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My Dog Needs A Treadmill! 6:09

9M ago6:09

6:09

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who wants to get a treadmill for their 14 month Dutch/Belgian Shepherd but doesn't know the correct size to get for her. | Links mentioned: Intermediate Dog Obedience https://leerburg.com/302b.php | Basic Dog Obedience https://leerburg.com/30…

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Is A Prong Collar OK To Use In Freezing Weather? 6:18

9M ago6:18

6:18

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who lives in Canada where it can get around negative 50 degrees and when taking the dogs out it can be a challenge. The owner was wondering if they should use a prong collar in the winter. | Links mentioned: Dominant Dog Collar https://leerbu…

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Can You Suggest A Tug Toy For My Dog? 5:42

9M ago5:42

5:42

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who has a 8-month-old German Shepherd and wants to get suggestions on which tug to get to play with the German Shepherd. | Links mentioned: The Power of Playing Tug With Your Dog https://leerburg.com/221.htm | Tugs https://leerburg.com/view-c…

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How Do I Get My Puppy To Sleep Longer? 7:53

9M ago7:53

7:53

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who has an 11-week-old puppy that wakes up at 4 am every day and disturbs the owner's sleep. The owner doesn't like this type of behavior and wants to know what things can be done to prevent this from happening. | Links mentioned: Your Puppy …

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My Dog Chews Wires! 8:15

9M ago8:15

8:15

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about Pitbull that chews up wires and toys whenever she gets the chance. The owner thinks this is a oral fixation but Cindy says it could be something else. | Links mentioned: The Power Of Training Dogs With Markers https://leerburg.com/219.htm | Dealing wi…

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My Husky Growls At My Toddler! 6:37

9M ago6:37

6:37

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about Husky that is 7 1/2 years old and is a very obedient and well-mannered dog. She also has had reward-based training and a CGC. The big thing that the Husky does is that she will growl and stare the owner's toddler down making it seem like her prey. | L…

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Should My Female Have Her Puppies In The Kennel Or the House? 6:15

10M ago6:15

6:15

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who has a 14 week old German Shepherd that they are raising to become a Schutzhund competition dog. The owner wants to know is it important for you dog to socialize with other dogs. | Links mentioned: Whelping Puppies https://leerburg.com/118…

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My Neighbor's Dog Attacked My Puppy 6:45

10M ago6:45

6:45

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a person who reported to the township about their neighbor's dog being too aggressive and has gotten to the point where the neighbor's dog attacked their puppy. | Links mentioned: Dealing With Dominant And Aggressive Dogs https://university.leerburg.c…

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Is It That Important To Socialize My Puppy? 12:24

10M ago12:24

12:24

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who has a 14-week-old German Shepherd that they are raising to become a Schutzhund competition dog. The owner wants to know is it important for you dog to socialize with other dogs. | Links mentioned: Raising Your Puppy With Michael Ellis htt…

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Where Should I Potty My New Puppy When Traveling? 4:23

10M ago4:23

4:23

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who is about to pick up a puppy 4 hours from where they live. They have to worry about potty scheduled for the new puppy when driving back home. | Links mentioned: Raising Your Puppy With Michael Ellis https://leerburg.com/ellispuppydvd.htm |…

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Our Dog Submissively Pees When Corrected 13:53

10M ago13:53

13:53

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about an owner who has a week-old German Shepherd and every time the owner try to correct the puppy, he begins to pee inside the house on the floor. And is also chewing up his toys. | Links mentioned: Managing Dogs In The Home https://university.leerburg.co…

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My Female Dog Lifts Her Leg to Pee! 2:39

10M ago2:39

2:39

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 3-year-old female GSD who raises her leg every time she pees. The owner doesn't know the cause of this and wants to make sure their isn't anything wrong with her. | Links mentioned: Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs - Online Course: https://…

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My Rescue Won't Come to Me Unless I have Food/Toys 9:41

10M ago9:41

9:41

In this video, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a owner who has a 2-year-old Dachshund/Beagle mix that only recalls back to the owner when they only have a treat. The owner wants to fix this behavior to fix her recall. | Links mentioned: Training The Recall https://leerburg.com/dog-training-recall.…

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