In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses:

• Why to train targeting in police dogs.
• Using fendeds in training.
• Training secondary targets.
• How to decoy the dog while training targeting and fendeds.

Key Takeaways:

• Create a dog that has a habit to bite in a place and doesn't have to make decisions at the last minute.
• Be patient when teaching secondary targets – the dog will often not recognize it as a target at first.
• Repetition is the key – the dog will get faster, more confident, and more fluid the more you practice.
• Notate the targeting training in your training records.

"We are trying to create a dog that doesn't think when he comes in for a bite. What we are trying to do is create a muscle memory habit in the dog." — Jerry Bradshaw

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Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

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