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Protection Training Lectures
Here you will find the lectures from the Protection Training Course
Introduction to Protection Training
Some of the material discussed in this stream: Konrad Most's Book: Videos discussed: Article Reference: "We also recorded seven cases...
Aggression Drives in Protection Training
Referenced in this stream: Click on the chart for more detail: There are "play" and mature forms of this...
The Physiology of the Bite
Understanding the "Calm Full Mouth Bite" Ellen Nickelsberg Article Leerburg Article Extra recommended reading: The German Shepherd Dog in Word...
Bite Building in Play
Not just for future bite trained dogs What can you encourage through play? Teaching to ignore (desensitize) vs counter (reactive)...
Working a Dog in Defense
Age Defense of Self vs Defense of Pack - NOT the SAME Why do we learn this now? The goal...
Targeting in Protection Training
What is targeting? Different targets need to be trained for different presentations Why is it important? Target can be anywhere...
Working a Dog in Protection Drive
Things to consider Variations of behavior disruption/barking - varying from behind to between (splitting) depending on confidence Splitting Pulling vid...
Shifting Gears in Protection Training
What is "switching gears"? Factors to consider Increase "trust" in the command Example of a fast "on/off" switch Play drive...
Training the Out in Bite Work
Physical Fighting against mother nature (not the best way): Use the Premack Principle: "Fight" is more motivational than "bite" Consider...
Training the Protection Dog Handler
Prerequisites Phase 2 Minimum Leash Ninja - Review from the foundation. All handlers should understand how to handle the leash...
Protection Dog Scenario Training
Prerequisites Knowledge of local law Phase 3 obedience Muzzle and unmuzzled Work with the drive, not against it. Know your...
Protection Training Classes and Services
Prerequisite Obtaining agitators Sell training or a dog or both? Professional services Do NOT compromise Example of dog available for...