Working Dog Radio

Working Dog Radio


Episode 213:⁣ Drive Capping with Jerry Bradshaw⁣

May 08, 2024

Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 & Ted @ted_summers, sit down with a repeat guest who truly needs no introduction; CEO and Founder of Tarheel K9, and Co-founder of PSA, Jerry Bradshaw!⁣
⁣This is our second episode from the Hold the Line K9 Conference Series.  In this episode, the gents discuss the concept of drive capping in dog training. They explain that drive capping involves using obedience commands to control and contain a dog’s expressive drives, allowing them to be released in a more focused and productive manner. They emphasize the importance of clarity and proper cueing in drive capping, as well as the need for skilled decoys and good timing. They also discuss the challenges and strategies for transitioning between high-expression activities and lower-drive tasks. Overall, they highlight the benefits of drive capping in increasing clarity, focus, and power in dogs.⁣

You’ll want to take notes during this episode, that’s for sure! To watch it on YouTube ⁣

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