Controlled Aggression

Dec 12, 2019

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: 

• Behavioral issues and dominance aggression.  
• How failing dogs repeatedly drives up the cost of dogs. 
• Avoiding confrontations. 
• Tips and tricks for dealing with different types of dominance aggression. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Behavioral problems can take times to...

Nov 28, 2019

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Brad Gillespie discuss: 

• Following principles, not just techniques and procedures. 
• Distraction is zero sum. 
• “Then what” not “now what.” 
• Balance horsepower and breaks – horsepower first. 
• Detection, muzzle work, and tracking. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Always be learning –...

Nov 21, 2019

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: 

• Needs verses wants. 
• Tapping into the genetic needs to create fixed action patterns. 
• Creating a heavily rewarded fixed action pattern. 
• Thinking about foundations before getting wrapped up in methodology of training. 

Key Takeaways: 

• All dogs have needs, but the...

Nov 14, 2019

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...

Oct 31, 2019

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses:

• The purpose of muzzle training.
• How to install muzzle-wearing behavior in your dog.
• Best practices for targeting training – both primary and secondary.
• Properly fitting the muzzle on your dog & types of muzzles.

Key Takeaways:

• Muzzle work is neither a necessary nor...