Leerburg Dog Training Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Introduction to Michael Ellis on Developing a Relationship with Your Dog Oct 21, 2021

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New Online Course - Michael Ellis on Developing a Relationship with Your Dog: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/159 The course content came from Friday, day one in the Michael Ellis seminar held at Leerburg in September 2021. We would like to mention that it was filmed in a very large tent on a day that saw terrible weather (windy and rain). This did not affect the overall quality of content. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Michael Ellis on Types of Tugs Oct 19, 2021

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In this episode, Michael Ellis describes the different types of tugs to consider and when to use those different tugs. As your dog develops, both in skill and maturation, the type of tug you use will change and adapt over time. Here is his rundown on what you should consider when buying your dog a tug. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Michael Ellis on The Difference Between Playing Tug and Teaching Formal Retrieve with Hunting Dogs Oct 14, 2021

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In this episode, Michael Ellis discusses how teaching a hunting dog to play tug is a bit different than other sport and working dogs. In this clip from the 2021 seminar at Leerburg, Michael explains how he teaches the formal retrieve as an obedience task unlike the play retrieve which is used as a reward system. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Michael Ellis on Common Terminology Used in Dog Training Oct 12, 2021

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In this episode, Michael Ellis covers some of the key terms and concepts used in dog training, and specifically his system of communication. Here Michael covers 18 of his most used terms specifically related to training dogs with food. Understanding these terms is the foundation of understanding the concepts behind dog training. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Michael Ellis on Introducing a New Puppy into a Multi-Dog Home Oct 07, 2021

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In this episode Michael Ellis covers some of the major dos and don'ts of bringing a new puppy into a multi-dog household. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Michael Ellis on Preparing Your House for a New Puppy Oct 05, 2021

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In this episode Michael Ellis covers some things you should do and have ready for when you bring your new puppy home. By preparing your home you are setting yourself and your puppy up for mananagement, training, and socialization success. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Ed Frawley on Leerburg's Latigo Leather Sep 30, 2021

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Our Leerburg Latigo Leather is truly a work of art and one we are proud of. Together we work with an Amish Family who processes all of our leather into the products you know and love so much from us. From our leashes and collars to our harnesses and some of our tugs our leather products have been handcrafted with precision and care. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Ed Frawley on The Differences in Mangaement, Obedience, and Socializing Your Dog Sep 28, 2021

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In this podcast, Ed Frawley discusses the definitions and differences of management, obedience, and socialization in owning a dog. These three parts to owning a dog can shape your relationship with your dog and have a profound effect on their behavior and habits they develop, as they get older and mature. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Ed Frawley on Building a Training Plan Sep 23, 2021

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In this podcast, Ed Frawley discusses some important things to consider before going into a training session with your dog. The most important part of a training session and successful training plan is establishing engagement. Ed gives some ideas on how to achieve engagement with your dog and some ideas of what to do if you are struggling to get engagement out of your dog. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php

Michael Ellis on Understanding the Concept of Generalization Sep 21, 2021

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In this podcast, Michael Ellis explains what generalization is and how it affects dog training. Many people assume that if you teach a dog a command that they will know that command for life and will obey no matter where you are but that isn't always true. Have a training or equipment question? Reach out to Cindy via our Ask Cindy Portal on our website. She answers emails daily and will be able to give you specific advice and recommendations. - https://leerburg.com/newcontact.php