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Want to learn about K9 obedience, police dog training, learning theory and more? Jerry Bradshaw has been a sports competitor and police dog trainer for 25 years, and as the executive director of the Protection Sports Association he's been around the world competing and training K9s. Welcome to the Controlled Aggression podcast.
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This is a show about anything, everything and nothing. Really it's just, Davin Christiansen and Jerry Taylor, two people talking about what is interesting to them on any given day.
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Companion Gundog Podcast

Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Kennels and Emily Shirey of Shorthairs and Shotguns discuss dog training principles and traditions. There will be lessons, stories, interviews, and discussion of relevant topics in the gundog community. For more podcasts like this, please Subscribe! You can also check out our websites, Facebooks pages and Instagram accounts for more tips on how to train your companion gundog! For feedback or questions, please reach out to us at companiongundog@gmail.comhttps://L ...
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The Working Dog Depot Podcast

Howard Young and Rich Hardin

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Created and hosted by Howard Young and Rich Hardin with the aim of exploring the working dog world. We share unique experiences, training advice and real-world application garnered from today’s most prolific handlers, trainers, and behaviorists.Would you like to become a better, handler, trainer or just all-around dog person? We interview the experts that take your performance to the next level.This podcast is a collaborative effort between Howard, Rich, and our incredibly talented guests. I ...
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Hunt-Find-Alert is a discussion about everything related to K-9 Search and Rescue. This podcast is for people involved in Search and Rescue, first responders, or people who are just interested in the subject matter. We will discuss all elements of Search and Rescue work, as well as the fascinating world of working dogs. If you are interested in detection dogs, search and rescue, or the work of first responders this is the podcast for you.
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Welcome to Strongwriters On Songwriting (Inside the Song), with your hosts Eric Bjarnason Martin and Scott Bradshaw. Each series will centre around a different theme with highly accomplished songwriters delving into their own personal songwriting process. Each episode will provide an opportunity to listen to and explore a few of the featured artist's songs.ROAD WARRIORS Series 2 Episodes 3-6 JERRY LEGER Leger has a thing for ghosts. The Toronto singer/songwriter confirmed it a couple of year ...
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Caught up with Mike Lilley for an interview. Unfortunately, Rich was having some technical difficulties and could not join us. We will be rectifying this by the next episode. I believe you will find Mike's methods to be innovative and sound. The proof is always in the pudding. His name is more and more becoming synonymous with solid tracking. He's …
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Ben Lepinski of Lepinski K9 Services joins me to share his thoughts on avoiding equipment issues and making trial wise dogs. Ben is a high level competitor in protection sports and hobbiest retriever trainer. For a more complete bio and dive into Ben's career please go back and listen to our last episode recorded in September of '23 where we review…
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In this episode of HFA Dr. Mark Marsolais joins us to discuss evaluating prospective SAR K9s utilizing the Brownell-Marsolais scale. Mark Marsolais is a Professor of Criminal Justice and Security at Thomas College. Sam Houston State University awarded him a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. In addition to his doctorate, Professor Marsolais has a B.S. degr…
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Grayson muses on concepts and techniques for pointing dog finished work. Listen closely for the sidebar on selection and the talent/temperament balance. Notes avaialable at: https://losthighwaykennels.com/ Visit my sponsor: https://www.uglydoghunting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode of HFA Ian Maslin joins us to discuss the importance of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) for SAR responders. Ian is a Certified Traumatologist from the Traumatology Institute and Certified from UMBC in Critical Incident Stress Management. He is an Advanced Approved Instructor with The International Critical Incident Stress…
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Once again we got an opportunity to have a conversation with Hans about dog training. The first episode was very popular with our listeners. Many folks felt we just scratched the surface on a few key topics. So, in part two, we were able to dig a bit deeper. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Hans Verbruggen Professional Dog tra…
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BENITO OLSON began his naval career as a master-at-arms serving in Bahrain and Kingsville, Texas. His work with military dogs opened the opportunity of a lifetime to serve with SEAL Team Six for multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He earned a reputation as a go-to handler for dogs at the tip of the spear and earned multiple decorations su…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Drills to teach your dog to give up something to get something. Utilizing multiple types of reinforcement to increase positive behaviors. Adjusting e-collar settings to change the type of pressure on the dog. Differences in different models of e-collars and how your dog may react to them. Pre-empting the m…
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We anticipate that you will enjoy this conversation as much as we did. There are already plans for a second episode. Hans uses many phrases that simply just resonated with us. Please listen intently as he has many important things to say and is wise beyond his years. Hans Verbruggen Professional Dog trainer I 've been living amongst dogs since my c…
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In this episode of HFA Tim Baird joins us to discuss selecting the right breeder and puppy for your next SAR K9. Tim has been working with detection dogs for nearly 30 years, starting as a Patrol K9 handler before transitioning into a detection K9 handler. In his years working with dogs Tim has helped support K9 programs for many government agencie…
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Grayson recaps his favorite hunting season to date, and tells the story of Althea's recent litter (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Show notes available at: https://losthighwaykennels.com Visit our sponsor: Ugly Dog Hunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey
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In this episode of HFA Paul Bunker joins us to discuss imprinting your detection K9 on odor. Paul has been working with detection K9s for over 40 years in various aspects of detection. Starting with his 2 decades of experience handling detection K9s during his time in the U.K. military, followed by nearly 20 years of working with the U.K. and U.S. …
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We got the opportunity to get Jeff on the other side of the table. You will find that he is a humble solid source of k9 information. He certainly helped play a role in unifying trainers in this industry. Those of us who have been around awhile remember a time when there wasn't much collaboration. The original Police K9 Magazine most definitely play…
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Ted is a treasure trove of information when it comes to k9 caselaw. In a nut shell the court system dictates how k9's are utilized in this country. Decisions made by handlers should align with the prevailing laws. Additionally, LE agencies policies regarding k9 usages should align with the prevailing laws as well. If you are not a handler and have …
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and John Kirk discuss: The benefits of being both a handler and a trainer. Societal and departmental expectations of a canine unit in a large department. Creating good training files for handlers and canines. Utilizing all of your tools appropriately. Procedures, protocols, and manuals. Key Takeaways: As a trainer, i…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: All the seminars packed into the first quarter of 2024! The new handler-course-ready dogs from Tarheel Canine! Check out https://streetreadyk9.com/ for all the events on the calendar! Online training available Key Takeaways: Getting a handler-course-ready dog can save you time and manpower when looking for…
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Will Newell is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. We discuss the upcoming Saint Huberts trial and Will's new project, The Ruark Challenge. Saint Hubert Championship (America) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3655244044704469/ McNabb Challenge (Inspiration for the Ruark Challenge): https://www.thefield.co.uk/macnab-challenge Lea…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Obedience and capping in drive. Leveraging reward systems and using queues in drive to prepare for capping. Utilizing different tools and training progressions to properly train drive. Drive training with different canines. Key Takeaways: Suppressing the dog’s behavior is not obedience or capping because i…
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Grayson and Emily sit down to discuss the recent recall on Victor dog food and it's impact on their businesses and daily lives. Emily goes deep on dog nutrition and the pet food industry. If you feed kibble to your performance dog this one is worth a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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What a great conversation with Jerry Bradshaw. We got Jerry to stroll down memory lane at the beginning of the episode. He then dove deep into an explanation about "capping". For those of you who know Jerry or listen to his podcast "Controlled Aggression" he is a wealth of knowledge. Many folks will want to listen to this episode more than once. He…
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We think that you will see that Mountain is a teacher at heart and a wealth of knowledge. ENJOY! Mountain was born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil in 1985 and immigrated to the US when he was 4. His younger years were spent in Florida and eventually moved to Vermont his 8th grade year. Upon graduating, he took an athletic scholarship to compete in track a…
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Both Rich and I feel that Erik is doing something special with the implementation of the bark fence. On this episode, he does a great job of describing how he uses it and what he expects the desired outcome to become. This is truly another tool to be added to your program as you seek to develop dogs that will engage with power and control. Erik Goo…
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Grayson recaps his recent hunting trip, discusses changes to this Season's St Hubert's Trial, and muses about the origins of the relationship between man and dog. Visit our sponsor, Ugly Dog Hunting: https://www.uglydoghunting.com Visit our website; https://losthighwaykennels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Developing training rituals that translate to travel and trial. Basic positions and notifying judges in basic position variations. What judges are looking for and the difference between minor errors and larger point losses. Why consistency, speed, directness, and attention matter during your trail. Key Tak…
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I sit down with my freiend, and new proprieter of the online hunting dog retailer, Ugly Dog Hunting, Mike Neiduski. Mike is a NAVHDA Senior Judge, conservation pro, avid hunter, and just an all around great guy. After years of hemming and hawing over taking on a commercial sponsor, I am proud to announce my official affilliation with Ugly Dog Hunti…
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We sat down with an old mutual friend and talked about a myriad of K9 related subjects. We discussed k9 tryouts, the vetting process, hairy deployments, the cyclical nature of things, as well as Eddie's K9 attic deployment system. You will be able to hear how passionate Eddie is about the device he developed and how it can save lives. First In K9 m…
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Grayson sits down with Landon Poplin to discuss training his German Wirehaired Pointer, Harker in the HRC testing system. Landon and Harker have achieved the title of Hunting Retriever Champion and are challenging the Grand Hunting Retriever Championship this fall. Landon is the owner/operator of Wirehair Outdoors in Hamptonville, NC and is Lead Gu…
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Doug graciously allowed us to interview him and he came forward with some great information. Information that comes from experience working in the field for many years. This episode is chocked full of gold nuggets that handlers can put to use. We hope that you enjoy this one as much as we did. Doug Roller was a Sergeant and Chief Trainer for the Lo…
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Grayson speaks with Jerry Bradshaw about his approach to drive management in dog training. Jerry owns and operates Tarheel Canine in Sanford, North Carolina and is the found and executive director of Protection Sports Association. He has written and presented extensively on the drive model of training is a world renowned trainer of police dogs. Fol…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Understanding the flow channel to make your dog (and you as a trainer) better. How handlers and trainers decide the skills to prevent to the dogs at different skill levels. Exceeding the requirements of certification and organizational policy in your training. Training tools to make for a stronger dog in o…
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This was a joint episode with the guys from the Dogs of War Podcast. The DOW podcast just celebrated its third year. Steven "Sway" Hueston was instrumental in helping us get our podcast off the ground. In this episode we talk about moral, social media, podcast growth, and creative venues for expanding your dog training business. Additionally, Steve…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Things you need to know before starting certification. Having a training methodology that allows for compartmentalization, repetition, and isolation of skills if needed. Understanding rewards throughout and at the end of the track. Creating the behavior you want to create and working around distractions. K…
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Grayson and Ben sit down to discuss Konrad Most's timeless book. Ben Lepinski is a police dog trainer operating out of Richlands, North Carolina. He grew up training gundogs and has made his name in the protection sports. Ben and his dog Fury are the reigning national champions in both American Schutzhund (AS III) and Protection Sports Association …
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Help us welcome one of the most fun people we know to the Working Dog Depot, Matt Wilson. Matt was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He first got into dog training at the age of 16 at PetSmart. It didn't take long for him to realize there was more to training than what was being offered at a big box store. Matt left PetSmart and started his own t…
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Tiffanie Turner and Dr. Ben Alexander joins us on HFA to discuss the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS). Tiffanie and Ben have been involved in SAR for over 20 years each, in for the last 10 years they have conducted seminars at FACTS for cadaver dog handlers. In this episode we give an introduction to what FACTS is and …
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Say Less - Train your dog to be calm and stable. This allows your dog to think through what you’re asking him to do. Being frantic leads to bad decision making and instability. Brian Hempelmann Brian Hempelmann became a police officer in 1994 with the Westminster Police Department in Colorado. He then became a K9 handler in 1997. Brian has since wo…
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JEFF SCHETTLER CEO / Police and Military K9 Trainer / Author Jeff Schettler is a retired police K9 handler who worked for the City of Alameda and County of Amador in California and was attached to the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Teams’ K9 Assistance Program for two years. This program was designed to locate and apprehend high-risk fugitives on the run. He…
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Tim began his K9 career as a Gun Dog trainer in Texas in 1990. He evolved to working dog training and instruction in 2003. Tim is certified as a State of Texas level 1-4 Security Agent and Personal Protection Officer, NRA Firearms Instructor, Texas DPS Firearms Instructor, Texas DPS Certified Security Instructor, Texas DPS License to Carry Instruct…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Understanding learning theory, types of conditioning, and systems of training. Creating a habit so strong that it will hold up to distractions. Consistency takes knowledge, effort, and discipline. Having a picture in your mind of what is expected, and holding to that standard. Reward is what replicates the…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Having patience with your puppies. The three types of defensive dogs. How decoys can affect defense or prey. Identifying early signs of avoidance in your defensive dog. Tips for working the dog in defense properly. Key Takeaways: Once the dog’s foundation work is where you want it, then you can start addin…
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Today, Jerry answers your burning questions about the available police and civilian dogs and their training at Tarheel Canine. Tarheel provides trained, duel purpose, explosive, and narcotics dogs of various breeds. They also provide green dogs ready to be trained by your officers. Jerry also explains the different options for handler courses, sele…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Mistakes made that lead to suppression, avoidance behavior, anxiety, or hesitancy in your canine. Building thoughtful release behavior into the pressure. Training your dog how to sit when in drive. Rewarding the capping with something expressive, even if not a bite. Tips for training drive capping properly…
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We are excited about this episode as Pat is someone we both admire and respect. His work across the dog community speaks for itself. He is a true gentleman and man of integrity. We know you'll enjoy the ease at which he describes what he does and why he does it. His experiences come from a lifetime of training puppies and dogs. Pat Nolan has worked…
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In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The positive impact PSA and American Schutzhund have had on pet training. Creativity and innovation in training your dog. The objective standards of canine sports to create better dogs of all ages. Getting involved in the culture of canine sport. How sport can change the way you think about dogs. Key Takea…
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In this episode Rich and Howard have a casual conversation about obedience. They differentiate the difference between obedience and manners. It is entirely possible to have a dog that is good at specific obedience tasks, but lacks manners. It's also possible to have a dog that has good manners but lacks good fundamental obedience. Many times what p…
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