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  

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Website: http://controlledaggressionpodcast.com/  

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Train Hard, train smart, be safe.   

 

  

Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie 

  

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