Leerburg Dog Training Podcast

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a growing working large breed dog that has started to prefer toys over food rewards. The owner is concerned but doesn't want to overreact. | Links mentioned: Keeper Collar: https://leerburg.com/keepercollars.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 from an owner who is struggling to manage their 6-month-old Rottweiler puppy who is being too rough with their older adult pug. | Links mentioned: Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months https://leerburg.com/120.htm | Living With Your Puppy: Establishing Pack Structure https://leerburg.com/puppy-pack-structure.htm | How We Manage Dogs In Our Home https://leerburg.com/managementdvd.htm

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 3 1/2 year old Labradoodle who is not neutered and if he catches the scent of an in heat dog he runs off. | Links mentioned: 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 | The Electric Collar with Michael Ellis https://leerburg.com/ellis-ecollar.php

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about neutering a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois who is a protection dog. His owner is worried he will be less protective if this procedure is done.| Links mentioned: Protection Fundamentals https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/200 | 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 | The Foundation of Puppy Bite Work https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/86 | Teaching Protection Skills without a Decoy https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/101

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is from someone who decided to get 2 young puppies around the same time. Now the Doberman Puppy is starting fights with the golden retriever puppy. This handler is overwhelmed with the management of the two as they are fighting and is asking for advice on how to handle this situation. | 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://leerburg.com/120.htm | Developing a Relationship With Your Dog https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/159 | 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 from a new police K9 handler who keeps getting bitten by his police service dog. Ed addresses the problem and gives some advice on things this handler should consider when working with this dog.| Links mentioned: The Power of Training Dogs with Markers -  https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet - https://leerburg.com/308.htm | Basic Dog Obedience - https://leerburg.com/302.htm | The Power of Training Dogs with Food - https://leerburg.com/training-with-food.htm | Training Dogs with Food Rewards - https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Training Your Dog to Come When Called - https://leerburg.com/recall-dvd.php | The Power of Playing Tug with Your Dog - https://leerburg.com/221.htm | Conditioning Your Dog to a Muzzle (Free with Purchase of any Muzzle from Leerburg.com - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/150 | Muzzle Fighting for Police Service Dogs - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/135 | Remote Collar Training for the Pet Owner - https://leerburg.com/ecollar-pet-owner.php | The Electric Collar - https://leerburg.com/ellis-ecollar.php | K-9 Detector Dog Training - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/186 | Training the Police K9 Decoy - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/66 | K-9 Services by Kevin Sheldahl - http://www.k-9services.com/

Ed Frawley tackles a troubling situation involving a dog trainer with questionable methods. He emphasizes the importance of ethical training techniques. Reward-based approaches are championed as superior alternatives to harmful practices like remote collars. Listeners gain insights into evaluating trainer competence and the best methods for developing well-behaved pups.

A frustrated dog owner shares encounters with off-leash dogs charging at her pets. The discussion highlights leash laws and the safety risks involved. Strategies for managing these unpredictable situations are explored. Listeners can learn valuable tips on how to protect their dogs while navigating off-leash areas.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Lisa Converse, the founding director of Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin, shares her insights on canine health hazards. She highlights how common foods like grapes and chocolate can be deadly for dogs. Emergency response techniques for poisoning cases are covered, including safe methods for inducing vomiting. Dr. Converse emphasizes the critical nature of owner awareness and shares a hopeful recovery story, ensuring pet owners are well-informed on keeping their furry friends safe.

The Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin was founded in 2020 to provide education and support to law enforcement officers and other first responders assisting operational K9s wounded in the line of duty. OP K9 provides technical, hands-on training for law enforcement agencies and other first responders throughout the state. Their aim is to ensure that these personnel are equipped with the skills needed to provide essential, time-sensitive care to injured operational K9s before they are ultimately transported to a higher level of veterinary care. The OPK9 Medical Team is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization.| Links mentioned: Operational K9 Medical Team of WI: https://www.opk9ofwi.com