Leerburg Dog Training Podcast

In this practical Ask Cindy Q and A, Ed Frawley tackles a serious safety concern many cyclists face: aggressive dogs chasing them while riding through countryside or residential areas, with some dogs being extremely large and threatening. The cyclist is looking for effective strategies beyond simply stopping, which isn't always safe with aggressive dogs. Cindy shares a creative solution from a long-distance cyclist friend who carries an extra bike helmet on a tether, swinging or throwing it at chasing dogs to create unexpected opposition—most dogs don't expect any resistance and often back down or remember the encounter next time. She explains that sometimes physical contact is necessary to make an impression and deter future chasing behavior. Cindy also recommends Leerburg's telescoping hiking stick with a built-in stun gun feature, noting that it's portable and often just the sound alone is enough to scare dogs away without needing physical contact. | Links mentioned: Hike N Strike - https://leerburg.com/hike-n-strike.php

Get to know more about the new owners of Leerburg, Ian O'Connell and David Littlefield, with this Ask Us Anything interview. In this video, the team sits down to answer YOUR burning questions about the transition, the future of Leerburg, and what's staying exactly the same. From the whereabouts of Ed Frawley to personal dog training stories, police K9 deployments, and even some fun rapid-fire questions— Ian and David cover it all. Whether you're curious about product quality, the company's vision, or just want to get to know the new leadership, this Ask Us Anything session has something for everyone. | Links mentioned: About Us - https://leerburg.com/aboutus.htm

Most dog bites are preventable — but only if you know what to look for. The problem is, the warning signals dogs give off before a bite aren't always obvious, and for pet owners without a training background, they're easy to miss. In this clip from Dealing with Reactive, Aggressive, and Dominant Dogs, we break down what dog aggression actually means, why it looks different from dog to dog, and why labeling your dog's aggression matters less than learning to recognize the signals before a situation escalates.  | Links mentioned: Dealing with Reactive, Aggressive, and Dominant Dogs - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/137

Muzzles get a bad reputation, but the truth is there are many situations where a muzzle is the kindest, safest tool you can reach for — and none of them make your dog a "bad dog." In this clip from Conditioning Your Dog to a Muzzle on Leerburg University, we cover the range of reasons a handler might choose to muzzle their dog — from managing aggression safely, to protecting dogs who can't stop eating things they shouldn't, to making vet visits and grooming appointments less stressful for everyone involved. A muzzle isn't a punishment. It's a management tool — and when introduced correctly, most dogs tolerate it without stress.| Links mentioned: Conditioning Your Dog to a Muzzle - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/150

Dopamine is commonly called the feel-good hormone — but that's not accurate. It's better understood as an anticipatory hormone, and if you're doing detection work, that distinction matters. In this clip from Kevin Sheldahl's Foundations of Scent Work Training seminar, Kevin breaks down the role dopamine plays in your dog's search drive. A rise in anticipation equals a rise in dopamine, and that directly drives foraging behavior — the sniffing and searching you need your dog doing on a detection task. | Links mentioned: Foundations of Scent Work with Kevin Sheldahl - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/243