

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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Apr 4, 2025 • 10min
My Dog Obsessively Chases Lights and Reflections
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 5-year-old pointer who is a light chaser. The breeder chose to use a laser light to tire the puppies out, leading this dog to become obsessed with light reflections and shadows. Ed addresses the issue and offers advice on how to manage this problem. | Links mentioned: How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/14 | The Power of Training Dogs with Markers (2024): https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Remote Collar Training for the Pet Owner with Ed Frawley: https://leerburg.com/ecollar-pet-owner.php | Bernhard Flinks Protection Seminar: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/239

Apr 2, 2025 • 14min
My Dog Killed Another Dog
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from over 20 years ago when Ed was collecting questions and stories about dog aggression and dog bites. Today's story is from a woman whose dogs attacked and killed a passerby's dog. | Links mentioned: Training Your Dog To Come When Called: https://leerburg.com/recall-dvd.php | 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

Mar 28, 2025 • 9min
I Got Bit By A Pitbull at My Dog Club
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from over 20 years ago when Ed was collecting questions and stories about dog aggression and dog bites. Today's story is from a woman who was bit by an aggressive pitbull while she was at her dog club training her puppy. | Links mentioned: Dominant Dog Collars: https://leerburg.com/746.htm | 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

Mar 26, 2025 • 7min
My Dog Bit My Husband's Thumb Off-Part 2
In this episode, Ed Frawley goes into more depth to talk about the incident where the Husband had the tip of his thumb bitten off. Ed gives more advice on what to do when breaking up a dog fight. | Links mentioned: How to Break up a Dog Fight: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/893/How_to_Break_up_a_Dog_Fight

Mar 24, 2025 • 7min
My Dog Bit My Husband's Thumb Off
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 4-year-old working bloodline shepherd who got into a dog fight with an 8-month-old puppy. While breaking up the dog fight, the husband had the tip of his thumb bit off. Ed advises on how to live with and manage dogs in the home. | 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 | How to Break Up a Dog Fight Without Getting Hurt: https://leerburg.com/dogfight.htm

Mar 18, 2025 • 7min
My Puppy Plays Too Rough with Other Puppies
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about 16-week-old austrailian shepherd/poodle mix who plays too rough with other puppies and dogs. The owner is looking for advice on how to handle dog socialization.| Links mentioned: How to Socialize Your New Puppy: https://leerburg.com/socializepuppies.htm | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://leerburg.com/120.htm | Raising Your Puppy: https://leerburg.com/ellispuppydvd.htm | Dog Parks - Why They Are a Bad Idea: https://leerburg.com/dogparks.htm | Developing a Relationship with Your Dog: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/159

Mar 14, 2025 • 6min
My Puppy Destroys My Things When She Isn't Crated At Night
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 9-month-old foster puppy who likes to chew on things at night if they aren't crated. | Links mentioned: From the Rescue to The Home: https://leerburg.com/rescuedvd.php | Developing a Relationship With Your Dog: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/159 | How We Manage Dogs in Our Home: https://leerburg.com/managementdvd.htm | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://leerburg.com/120.htm

Mar 11, 2025 • 4min
My German Shepherd Puppy is Suddenly Reluctant to go on Walks
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 13-week-old german shepherd puppy that is suddenly a bit reluctant to go on walks as the puppy is starting to experience a fear period as it is growing up and developing. | Links mentioned: Raising Your Puppy: https://leerburg.com/ellispuppydvd.htm | Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://leerburg.com/120.htm | Power of Training Dogs with Markers: https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.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

Mar 7, 2025 • 8min
My 3-Year-Old Service Dog is Starting to Bark at Strange Dogs
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a service dog in training that has started to react poorly to some dogs in public. The handler is asking what they can do to modify this behavior before it becomes a bigger problem.| Links mentioned: The Power of Training Dogs with Markers (2024) - https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards - https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Leash Skills - https://leerburg.com/LeashSkillswithEllisDVD.htm | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto - https://leerburg.com/leashreactivitydvd.php

Feb 28, 2025 • 11min
My 3-Month-Old GSD At Other Dogs - Should I Get a Prong Collar?
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a 13-week-old German Shepherd puppy that has started to bark at the neighborhood dogs. The owner is asking for advice on how to stop this behavior before it becomes a more reactive habit.| Links mentioned: The Power of Training Dogs with Markers (2024) - https://leerburg.com/marker-dvd.php | Training Dogs with Food Rewards - https://leerburg.com/food-dvd.php | Leash Skills - https://leerburg.com/LeashSkillswithEllisDVD.htm | Leash Reactivity with Tyler Muto - https://leerburg.com/leashreactivitydvd.php | Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137


