Controlled Aggression

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: What aggression is and how to see it in a dog. What it takes to solve an aggression problem in a dog. Drive theory of aggression. The dominance cycle.   Key Takeaways: Space is everything to a dog. When the dog can't create space, the aggression is often created when they can't get away, whether on a leash, in a car, behind a fence, etc. Growling is a goo...

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Pat Stuart discuss: The challenge of training a PSA dog and acquiring strong dogs on an island continent. What is going on with IACP and how it represents a full spectrum of training. NePoPo® dog training and how the fusion of negative and positive reinforcement strengthens your training.  Primacy of results and taking whatever amount of time it takes to train i...

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: How COVID-19 restrictions will affect business and conferences. Money shocks for small businesses and government agencies. The upcoming cash-crunch reality for many people and businesses. Taking smart, reasonable precautions during turbulent times.   Key Takeaways: During this turbulent time, there may be monetary reallocations for a lot of businesses and...

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Orienting your dog to the person, not the equipment in training and in deployment. The purpose of a decoy and what to look for in a good decoy class. Understanding engagement in passive and prone passive targets. Differences in training beginner, intermediate, and advanced dogs in passive engagement.   Key Takeaways: If that becomes a habit of always help...

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The evolution of the availability and maturity of dogs over the last 20 years. What it means to lack experience, and mental and physical maturity in a green dog. Knowing what is a training issue and what is a deal breaker when looking at a dog. Adjusting training to fit the dog.   Key Takeaways: Dogs are not genetically programmed. You have to understand...