Controlled Aggression

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...