Leerburg Dog Training Blog

Thought I would post something that was discussed in one of my courses recently. That is practical tracking verses impractical approaches. To do that I have to define what is practical. Given the time available for multi-purpose police dog handlers to train a multitude of behaviors, and the need to testify about the training and […]

I found some good information today about what to do if bitten by a poisonous snake while out hiking. We have had 4 snakes in our yard this past week (not poisonous) but neighbors have had rattlesnakes in their yard here in AZ. Our next door neighbor was sitting on her outdoor couch on their […]

Dogs are just like people: each one is unique and has their own special personality. Dogs are social by nature, but with all these different personalities, it is important to make sure their introductions are done right. Your dog probably interacts with new dogs all the time, and you want to be sure your dog […]

As a dog trainer I spend most of my day interacting with, watching, training, and communicating with you guessed it, HUMAN BEINGS.  Most people are not too surprised to learn this information, as the rallying cry nowadays seems to be “It’s not the dog, it’s the owner!” While I don’t wholeheartedly agree with that statement […]