Posts in Behavioral Issues

Last week I was contacted by a customer about an incident that involved his neighbor and the neighbor’s two dogs that have been contained by an invisible fencing system over the last 2 years. He was not sure whether what he was witnessing was aggression or play and looked to Leerburg for some insight into […]

Having a dog in your home with your children is incredibly beneficial. Your child can learn so many life lessons from growing up with a dog. Responsibility, empathy, and entertainment are just a few of the many things a dog can give your family. However, there are some worries and fears that come along with […]

The alarm goes off at 5:30am…BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! My face, still buried in the pillow, reluctantly rises just enough to allow my arm to reach out in desperation to hit the snooze button. There. Peace. Moments later, “Yip, yip, yip!” goes the new client dog. This is the story of my life when it comes […]

For a large majority of the dog trainers I spend time with this statement is a given. The environment we are in will greatly influence the behavior of our dogs and our behavior as well.  Sometimes this is a positive influence but often it’s the opposite of what is expected. I’d like for you to […]