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 behavior.

Key Takeaways:

• If you can’t do it in training, don’t expect your dog to be able to do it correctly in deployment situations.
• Pay attention to what you’re doing – where you start, where you stop, where you turn around. Know when you need to prioritize efficiency or precision.
• Have pre-detection rituals. It will help prevent a decline in behavior when on the road.
• When it’s safe, don’t be afraid to work off leash.
• Don’t be your own worst enemy in training. Trust your dog, allow them freedom to work. Don’t let yourself become a handicap to your dog.