Training the PSA Carjack Exer

In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses:

What judges are looking for during the PSA Carjack Exercise.
Safety precautions and training progressions for decoys, dogs, and trainers.
Keeping your dog focused in the right place.
Rewarding, capping, and knowing your dog's limits.

Key Takeaways:

In training, you should be training in neutrality as you prepare for your PDC. Just because they have the skills in the exercise does not mean they are prepared for the neutrality between exercises.
If you are able to, get a vehicle to train with your PSA club on these Carjack Exercises. There are a lot of progressions you can do as you work up to the full exercise.
It is the first impression of the aggression that's going to catch the judge's eye.
Spend time focusing on transitions. Even in PDC, there are transitions you can work on. A good transition can help you be well prepared.

"One of the big mistakes I see is rushing into the vehicle without doing the proper neutrality to the vehicle when they're younger, not doing the proper neutrality to the vehicle, where they now have to experience the bite work, in addition to the unstable footing, and in addition to the enclosed area, the tight space of the vehicle. All of these things impinge on the dog's experience during that carjacking exercise." — Jerry Bradshaw

Episode References:

Josh Kirby at Kirby K9 / Demanet: www.k9irby.com
More information on the Kynology Seminar with Dr. Stewart Hilliard: https://kynology.org/

Get Jerry's book Controlled Aggression on Amazon.com

Contact Jerry:

Website: controlledaggressionpodcast.com

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