Mike Simons: The Driven K9 Handler
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Mike Simons discuss:
- What drew him to becoming a K9 Handler.
- Differences in dog training from when he started and what he is anticipating now.
- His training adventures with K9 Aura and watching her continue to grow and become better.
- What makes a good K9 program.
Key Takeaways:
- If the dog’s not ready, sometimes you have to go another route.
- You get what you put into training
- You want to make sure your dog is being handled on the street, not seeing new things every night.
- Learn from your dog – they can teach you as much as, if not more than, you can teach them.
“Be patient, slow down, think it out because the dog is vibeing off of you.” — Mike Simons
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Train Hard, train smart, be safe.
Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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