Your Dog Does NOT Need to Like Everyone!

02/07/25 • 4 min

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a well trained border collie that doesn't like it when strangers come up to pet him. The owner is looking for ways to stop or change this behavior. Ed discusses some options which include respecting the dog's boundaries, using a service vest with "Do Not Pet" patches, or even considering using a muzzle to ward strangers off from wanting to pet your dog.| Links mentioned: Harnesses and Dog Vests - https://leerburg.com/harnessesvests.htm | Leerburg's Padded Service Dog Vest - https://leerburg.com/padded-vest.php | Condition Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle (Course FREE with purchase of any muzzle from Leerburg.com) - https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/150 | Muzzles - https://leerburg.com/muzzle.htm

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In this episode, Ed Frawley discusses the problem of dealing with dogs who whine. There are many reasons why a dog may whine, and there are different ways of handling this problem. Addressing a puppy who is whining is much different than a mature dog who is bored. It is important to understand why your dog is whining before trying the techniques suggested in this video.| Links mentioned: Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 12 Months: https://leerburg.com/120.htm | Interactive Funnl Treat Toy (Paired with Leerburg's Funnl Stopper): https://leerburg.com/funnl.php | Converting the Funnl into an Interactive Feeder | Video: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/2503/Funnl_Stopper | Remote Collar Training for The Pet Owner: https://leerburg.com/ecollar-pet-owner.php | Ed Frawley's 10 Rules for Using a Remote Collar: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/2229/10_Rules_for_Using_A_Remote_Collar | Educator ET300 Mini Remote Dog Trainer: https://leerburg.com/ET300.htm

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My 8-Month-Old GSD Barks Non-Stop During Training

In this episode, Ed Frawley shares a question from the Ask Cindy database. Today's question is about a GSD puppy who is starting to develop the habit of barking during training. The puppy was originally being developed as a police k9 but was purchased by a civilian looking for a family companion and protection sport work dog. | 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 | Training Your Dog To Come When Called: https://leerburg.com/recall-dvd.php |Michael Ellis Protection Class: https://university.leerburg.com/Catalog/viewCourse/cid/229