

Leerburg Dog Training Podcast
Ed Frawley
Leerburg's Dog Training Podcast was started in 2006, long before podcasts became trendy like they are today. Our podcast is a place to share valuable information and have conversations that are important to the dog training community. With podcasts becoming more popular in recent years the team here at Leerburg has elected to release new episodes of some of our favorite content from our trainers like Ed Frawley, Michael Ellis, and Kevin Sheldahl. Learn the evolution and basics of dog training from some of the most experienced trainers in the United States.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 10min
Michael Ellis on Equipment Bias in Protection Training
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a clip from the Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class. Between the two parts, there are 753 videos and 43 hours of content. This course is ideal for dog owners who wish to compete in various biting dog sports, professional dog trainers, new law enforcement personnel, and dedicated dog owners looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in protection work.| Links mentioned: Michael Ellis Protection Class - Part 1: https://university.leerburg.com/Course/overview/courseid/229 | Michael Ellis Protection Class - Part 2: https://university.leerburg.com/Course/overview/courseid/230

Nov 15, 2024 • 6min
Michael Ellis on Genetic Ability to Be an Active Dog
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a clip from the Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class. Between the two parts, there are 753 videos and 43 hours of content. This course is ideal for dog owners who wish to compete in various biting dog sports, professional dog trainers, new law enforcement personnel, and dedicated dog owners looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in protection work. | Links mentioned: Michael Ellis Protection Class - Part 1: https://university.leerburg.com/Course/overview/courseid/229 | Michael Ellis Protection Class - Part 2: https://university.leerburg.com/Course/overview/courseid/230

Nov 12, 2024 • 7min
Michael Ellis on Keeping Working Puppies in the House
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a clip from the Michael Ellis 2-Week Protection Class. Between the two parts, there are 753 videos and 43 hours of content. This course is ideal for dog owners who wish to compete in various biting dog sports, professional dog trainers, new law enforcement personnel, and dedicated dog owners looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in protection work.| Links mentioned: Michael Ellis Protection Class - Part 1 - https://university.leerburg.com/Course/overview/courseid/229 | Michael Ellis Protection Class - Part 2 - https://university.leerburg.com/Course/overview/courseid/230

Nov 4, 2024 • 11min
Michael Ellis Escorting Demo (Protection Classes)
In this video, Ed Frawley shares a clip from our newly released Protection Classes with Michael Ellis. In this video, Michael demonstrates the Escorting exercise, used in biting dog sports like Mondio ring, for the students taking his 2-week Protection Class at his school in California. | Links mentioned: 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

Nov 1, 2024 • 9min
My Dog Training Clients Don't Want To Hand Food Treats To Their Dog
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

Oct 29, 2024 • 15min
New Release! Michael Ellis Protection Class Part 2 | Learn Bite Work
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

Oct 25, 2024 • 9min
My Puppy Stopped Using The Doggy Door When It Rains Outside. What Can I Do?
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

Oct 22, 2024 • 10min
I Want To Learn How To Walk My Dog In Big Cities
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

Oct 18, 2024 • 5min
Bones or Bully Sticks For Your Dog
These bully sticks are sourced and packed in the USA. They come from free-range grass-fed cows and contain no additives, preservatives, or chemicals. They are a tasty treat that is pure USA beef pizzle. These 12” BIG DADDY Bully Sticks are slow-roasted trapping their natural juices to maximize flavor! All bully sticks are carefully cleaned and vertically hung. They are intended as a treat, not a food. No dyes or preservatives were used in processing and they were not smoked or treated with smoky juice. | Links mentioned: USA Bully Stick Big Daddy https://leerburg.com/usabullysticks-bigdaddy.htm | Jumbo Bully Stick https://leerburg.com/jumbobullysticks.htm

Oct 15, 2024 • 14min
My 4-Month-Old Puppy Hates Big Fluffy Dogs
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


