Leerburg Dog Training Podcast

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: 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 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: 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 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

Discover the three distinct styles of dog heeling: loose leash walking for casual strolls, contact heeling for close companionship, and competition-style heeling for precision training. Each method has its unique benefits and challenges, guiding pet owners and trainers alike on how to set realistic expectations. Whether you're looking to enjoy peaceful walks or prepare for the competition ring, understanding these styles is crucial for achieving your training goals.

Learn to empower your dog with the 'Yuck' command, a game-changer for teaching them to drop unwanted items. Discover techniques for both puppies and adult dogs, blending rewards with corrections for optimal results. Explore advanced strategies that incorporate distractions and personalized corrections based on your dog's behavior. This informative session emphasizes the importance of early training and practical applications to keep your furry friend safe and obedient.

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

Explore the intriguing concept of superstitious associations in dog training, especially regarding remote collars. Learn how dogs can mistakenly link stimulation to unrelated stimuli, leading to irrational fears. A fascinating case study of a Belgian Malinois illustrates the importance of correct conditioning. The discussion emphasizes careful training techniques to ensure effective and humane use of remote collars.

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