PSA2 & PSA3 from the Judge’s Perspective

PSA2 & PSA3 from the Judge’s Perspective      In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses:   ·         The reason PSA2 is set up the way it is – as a bridge between PSA1 and PSA3  ·         What the judges are specifically looking for during PSA2 and PSA3  ·         How to earn and lose points during the scenarios (including 5 extra points during PSA2)  ·         Tips to train recalls on command to avoid anticipation     Key Takeaways:   ·         Practice with others on and around the field. Get your dog used to seeing other people during events and finding you even with others around.  ·         Train & master the art of neutrality to avoid negative anticipation or losing focus  ·         Prepare for various decoy scenarios and distraction scenarios – be creative as nearly anything goes in PSA3  ·         PSA2 is all about recalls, anticipation, and impulse control     "The neutrality is extremely important...You're trying to fight the anticipation...and work on the impulse control.” —  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   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarheelCanineTraining   Protection Sports Website: http://psak9.org/      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.