What makes or breaks a great protection dog? According to world-class decoy and trainer Bob Solimini, the answer lies in the person inside the bite suit.

In this episode, Nate Schoemer sits down with Bob to reveal the hidden role of decoys in shaping reliable sport, police, and military dogs. From building confidence in young puppies to testing seasoned competition dogs, Bob breaks down what every handler, trainer, and aspiring decoy needs to know.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between training decoys (who build dogs) and trial decoys (who test them)

• How to choose the right club, trainer, and mentor to succeed in protection sports

• Overcoming fear and building confidence as a new decoy

• Bite safety, targeting, and obedience under distraction

• Sport vs. real-world protection—what carries over and what doesn’t

About Bob Solimini:

• Decoy & Trainer: Sport, Police, Military, and Pet Dogs

• Phone: (602) 374-4555

• Website: https://all-americank-9.com/

• Online Decoy Course: https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/the-ultimate-decoy-playbook-from-basics-to-the-podium-by-bob-solimini?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=48591367373089

Whether you’re an aspiring decoy, a handler in protection sports, or simply passionate about working dogs, this episode gives you rare insight into the art and science of protection dog training.

Don’t miss Bob’s expertise—and check out Nate’s full course here:
https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-training-by-nate-schoemer?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=50148621582625