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Protection Dog Training Course

WARNING - These lectures are for transparency and educational purposes. Only attempt the techniques in these lectures if you are fluent in the canine behavior and obedience courses while also under the mentorship of an experienced professional.

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...

Protection – Catching, Bark and Holds, Article Guard, Escorts

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