Civil Police Dogs, Testing and Training Green and Titled K9s

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Types of table work and pros and cons of different types. Testing dogs on things that can be trained. Knowing what your goals for testing are before you start testing. Handler involvement versus independence in detection training. The malleability of green dogs versus the experience of titled dogs.   Key Takeaways: A barkbox can keep a behavior very forward focused which can then be transported into different scenarios. You want to test some natural drives and instincts and what the dog’s nerves are. Learn what is a deal breaker in testing and what can be trained. The mobile aspect of dogs is really the most important part in detection. Equipment, such as a muzzle, can queue a dog in the same way that a bite suit can.   "Reward more. Just because you are out there [in the mock trial or training] doesn’t mean it’s all about corrections. Reward those good behaviors, make sure you isolate good things that are happening and let the dog know he is doing it correctly." —  Jerry Bradshaw   Get Jerry's book Controlled Aggression on Amazon.com   Contact Jerry: Website: http://controlledaggressionpodcast.com/ Tarheel Canine Training: http://www.tarheelcanine.com/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tarheelcanine Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarheelcanine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarheelk9/ & https://www.instagram.com/tk9fire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarheelCanineTraining Protection Sports Website: http://psak9.org/ Patreon:  www.patreon.com/controlledaggression     Train Hard, train smart, be safe.     Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.