In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
Targeting for police dogs, in training and in deployment.
Verbal outs verses other types of outs for police dogs, positives and negatives to the different types of outs.
You should train and certify using the same equipment they would have in a deployment.
Proofing a police dog for the streets.
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
Importance of training scenarios that will mimic the actual deployments.
Balancing reward frequencies between training and deployment.
Strategizing how the scenario or deployment will go before jumping into the task.
Being systematic in your approach to how you’re doing your work, both in preparation and in execution, but don’t forget to watch the dog and their behaviour.
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
What redirects are and practical uses for redirects in sport and work
The importance of planning properly
What to expect from the dog as you are starting as your dog becomes more proficient with the skill
What to watch out for during the exercise to avoid anticipation
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
Common issues and problems with the out – out and guard as well as out and return
Different guarding styles and pros and cons of those
The steps of the training progression
The fluency of the out depends on the ability of that dog to be rewarded for outing
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
How to formulate scenarios, dos and don’ts of scenario training, and utilizing skills transitions in the scenarios
Identify your purpose
How to component train your skills and be sure each skill’s components are solid before attempting complex scenarios
Ways to utilize specific skill training within the scenarios and examples of how to do so
The importance of training all components of a scenario from beginning to end
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
The reason PSA2 is set up the way it is – as a bridge between PSA1 and PSA3
What the judges are specifically looking for during PSA2 and PSA3
How to earn and lose points during the scenarios (including 5 extra points during PSA2)
Tips to train recalls on command to avoid anticipation
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
What the judge is looking for during PDC and PSA1 performances
The elements and scoring of the PDC and PSA1 levels
How the rules of one level lead to the next level of training
Tips and tricks to train for the PDC and PSA1 levels
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
What your administration can do to improve the success of k9 units.
Teaching your dogs in skill transitions.
Investing in k9 unit trainers.
Protecting your investments.
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:
Having your dog not overreact to agitation is an important skill.
Drive Capping and Drive Neutrality training are explained in detail.
Getting your dog to go from an externalized drive state to an internalized drive state is drive capping, and how to train it.
Getting your dog to decrease his general level of arousal around stimuli that can make him unclear is drive neutrality, and how to train it.
Component training skills and how to add in drive capping and neutrality.
Hot, cold, and warm starts for your dog in searches
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Aaron discuss:
Aaron choosing to fight a bear.
Experimenting with a dog called Roy, and how Aaron trained him.
How to look at failures as learning experiences.
The different perspectives of trainers, and how that’s helpful.
