In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discuss:

• There are a lot of reasons we're seeing bad deployments/incidents recently
• As professional trainers, we often try to recommend the right dog, but handlers don't always follow those recommendations.
• Don't avoid picking a dog that may be "too much dog" for a handler. Encourage the handler to step up to handle the dog.
• 90% of certifications do not do anything to predict whether a dog will engage on the street.

 

• Key Takeaways:
• Having Police K9's who fail to engage is unsafe, but the context is important.
• Handlers don't always know how to choose the right dog to train because they're not trainers.
• Active, involved cops are going to get some "Use of Force" complaints. If you don't have any, maybe you're not the most aggressive officer.
• Daily training is critical. 8-16 hrs/month done over a few days each month is not enough.

 

"If you do not have a productive police officer, putting a K9 with him is going to amplify his non-productivity." —  Jerry Bradshaw

 

Upcoming events where Jerry will be speaking:

• June 16-17, 2018 - Barry, Ontario, CA- PSA handling and training seminar
• June 19, 2018-  Barry, Ontario, CA Canadian Police K9 Association Seminar 

 

• June 30, 2018 - Vancouver BC, University of the Frasier Valley, PSA Precision handling
• • July 1, 2018- Police K9 High risk deployment seminar

 

• July 16-18 Speaker at The Working Dog Magazine Conference in St. Louis- Scenario Training, Skills Transitions

 

• Aug. 20-21, 2018- Johannesburg South Africa- High Risk Deployment Seminar
• • Aug. 24, 2018 PSA Decoy Camp
  • Aug. 25-26, 2018 PSA Trail 

 

Relevant articles to reference from today's episode:

 

K-9 Cop Magazine article: Simple-Lure Reward System

 

Balancing Independence with Handler Focus in Sport and Police Dogs

 

Restraining Canine Drives-Capping And Neutrality Part 1

 

Restraining Canine Drives- Capping And Neutrality Part 2

 

Working Dog Magazine - Drive Neutrality for Police Dogs

 

 

Get Jerry's book Controlled Aggression on Amazon.com

 

Website: http://controlledaggressionpodcast.com/

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Protection Sports Website: http://psak9.org/

 

Train Hard, train smart, be safe.

 

 

Show notes by Podcastologist Danielle Taylor

 

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