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Dr. Melanie Uhde is a Trainer, Educator, Speaker and Author. Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Dr. Melanie about the science behind our working dogs.
What You'll Learn: • The psychology behind canine learning and decision-making under pressure • How to reinforce reliability in high-stress environments • Techniques to reduce reactivity and enhance control • Balancing drive, discipline, and handler rapport • Conditioning K9s for real-world operational scenarios • The mental health and resilience of working dogs Key Takeaways: • A confident dog starts with a calm, prepared handler • Training must be adaptable, purpose-driven, and evidence-based • Behavioral issues in working dogs often trace back to overlooked foundational gaps • Long-term performance depends on both physical conditioning and psychological well-being
Thank you to our sponsors:
Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com
Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com
Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com
Sauna Box - Saunabox/k9.com Key word "K9" for discount
Connect with Dr. Melanie: Instagram: @caninedecoded
Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email: [email protected]
Support the Show: Found this episode valuable? Like, comment, and share it with your fellow K9 handlers. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode designed for law enforcement professionals.
By Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman4.8
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Dr. Melanie Uhde is a Trainer, Educator, Speaker and Author. Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Dr. Melanie about the science behind our working dogs.
What You'll Learn: • The psychology behind canine learning and decision-making under pressure • How to reinforce reliability in high-stress environments • Techniques to reduce reactivity and enhance control • Balancing drive, discipline, and handler rapport • Conditioning K9s for real-world operational scenarios • The mental health and resilience of working dogs Key Takeaways: • A confident dog starts with a calm, prepared handler • Training must be adaptable, purpose-driven, and evidence-based • Behavioral issues in working dogs often trace back to overlooked foundational gaps • Long-term performance depends on both physical conditioning and psychological well-being
Thank you to our sponsors:
Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com
Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com
Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com
Sauna Box - Saunabox/k9.com Key word "K9" for discount
Connect with Dr. Melanie: Instagram: @caninedecoded
Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email: [email protected]
Support the Show: Found this episode valuable? Like, comment, and share it with your fellow K9 handlers. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode designed for law enforcement professionals.

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