

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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Dec 31, 2024 • 6min
My Male Dog Won't Pay Attention When He Smells Females Around
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

Dec 27, 2024 • 2min
Will Neutering Our Adult Protection Dog Make Him Less Protective
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

Dec 24, 2024 • 7min
Handler Got 2 Puppies At the Same Time and Now Can't Handle Them
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

Dec 20, 2024 • 23min
A Police K9 Bit His Handler 6 Times
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/

Dec 19, 2024 • 12min
Another Professional Dog Trainer That Needs to Be Fired
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.

Dec 16, 2024 • 11min
Dog Owner Fed Up with Untrained Off Leash Dogs Charging at at Her Dogs
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.

Dec 11, 2024 • 12min
Why Grapes, Chocolate, Chewing Gum and More Can Kill Your Dog
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.

Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 8min
How to Care for Your K9 During a Fentanyl Overdose and Other Troublesome Toxins - OP K9 Medical Team of WI
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

Dec 4, 2024 • 5min
Leerburg Cold Weather Insulated Dog Training Vest with Zip-Off Hood
In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a new product available at Leerburg.com. This training vest was designed by Ed Frawley. After training dogs for over 60 years in Wisconsin's cold fall and winter climate, Ed knows what a dog trainer needs to stay warm and still have access to the tools needed to train dogs. He designed an insulated vest that has a zip-off insulated hood. The vest comes with seven pockets, 4 of them have zippers. Ed preferred zippers and not Velcro. Two of those front zipper pockets are deep enough to securely hold his iPhone 16 Pro Max and car keys.| Links mentioned: Leerburg Cold Weather Insulated Dog Training Vest with Zip-Off Hood - https://leerburg.com/softshell-handler-vest.php

Nov 27, 2024 • 4min
Michael Ellis on Cumulative Stress in Protection Dogs
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


