Controlled Aggression
Episodes
Low Profile Equipment
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Bridging the gap from training to deployment with low-profile equipment. Comparing traditional and mo...
Prosthetics for Street Readiness
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Pros and cons of prosthetics for canine training. The importance of teaching your dog to find the human...
Introduction to Kynology With Dr. Stewart Hilliard
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Dr. Stewart Hilliard discuss: The debate between purely positive training and balanced training. How Kynolog...
Creating Independence: The Hunting Game
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Canine independence - identifying the problem and how to solve it. Why you might need to be doing les...
Learning to Adapt with K9s Talking Scents, Cameron Ford
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Cameron Ford discuss: The creation of PSA and evolution of dog sport. How the rigidity in traditional dog spor...
Brad Gillespie - Signaled Punishment
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Brad Gillespie discuss: Positive and negative punishment in police dog training. Pros, cons, and balancing t...
The Evolution of Police Dog Training with Dr. Stewart Hilliard
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Dr. Stewart Hilliard discuss: The influence of European sport dogs in early North American working dog training....
Engagement
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Why engagement is important, what it means, and how it differs between puppies and older dogs. The im...
Back to the Laboratory in Detection
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The practical differences between direct reward conditioning and indirect reward conditioning. Primac...
Back to the Laboratory in Tracking
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Hard surface training for the most successful tracking. Creating an independent problem solver in your ...
Battling Equipment Fixation
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Using the right equipment for the right stage and type of training for your canine. What equipment fixa...
Foundations of Targeting - Triceps
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The evolution of training targeting, different target areas, and primary vs secondary targets. Traini...
Police K9 Utility of The Place Command
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Moving through the phases of behavior acquisition for maximum training potential and skill retention and ...
Problem Solving: Countering, Grip, Outs, and Neutrality
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: More content you can get on the Controlled Aggression Patreon or in the Street Readiness Seminars to to h...
Directionals and Casting
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Send the dog where you want them to go in upper-level control. Training young (and not so young) dogs...
Ten Common Outing Mistakes
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Drills to teach your dog to give up something to get something. Utilizing multiple types of reinforce...
The Role of a Departmental Canine Trainer with John Kirk
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and John Kirk discuss: The benefits of being both a handler and a trainer. Societal and departmental expectation...
Upcoming Events in 2024!
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: All the seminars packed into the first quarter of 2024! The new handler-course-ready dogs from Tarheel ...
Mechanics and Applications of Drive Capping
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Obedience and capping in drive. Leveraging reward systems and using queues in drive to prepare for ca...
Preparing for PSA 1 Nationals 2023
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Developing training rituals that translate to travel and trial. Basic positions and notifying judges ...
Notes on K9 Certification - Patrol
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Understanding the flow channel to make your dog (and you as a trainer) better. How handlers and train...
Notes on K9 Certifications - Scentwork
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Things you need to know before starting certification. Having a training methodology that allows for ...
Scientific Approach to Off-Leash Control
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Understanding learning theory, types of conditioning, and systems of training. Creating a habit so stro...
Defensive Dogs in Protection
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Having patience with your puppies. The three types of defensive dogs. How decoys can affect defen...
Tarheel Canine Police Dog Info
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jerry answers your burning questions about the available police and civilian dogs and their training at Tarheel Canine. Tarheel provides traine...
Drive Suppression v Drive Capping
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Mistakes made that lead to suppression, avoidance behavior, anxiety, or hesitancy in your canine. Bui...
Sport Culture for Pet Trainers
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The positive impact PSA and American Schutzhund have had on pet training. Creativity and innovation i...
Countering, Pushing & Pulsing Grips
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Bringing out the traits in your dog that are (or are not) genetically in them already. The difference...
Setting Up Successful Training Sessions
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Teaching your dog lessons through action, feedback, and prevention. Understanding the queues that you...
PSA Rituals and Field Awareness
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The secrets to success in both the training field and trial field. Why consistency matters. Benef...
Building a Relationship with Communication & Emotion with Derek Beckelman
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Derek Beckelman discuss: Building a relationship of trust with your new dog, both pet and working. Being consis...
Notes on Neutrality
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The importance of neutrality in all aspects of dog training (not just obedience). Creating reflexes, ...
Feedback, Confidence, & Corrections
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The impact of the e-collar and social media on dog training. Making and molding behaviors. Variable re...
Simple Patrol K9 Scenarios
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Setting up simple patrol scenarios to figure out what your dog needs to work on. Tracking, searching, an...
Brad Gillespie: Gunfire Training
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Brad Gillespie discuss: Typical reactions from dogs to gunfire. Understanding the operational requirement of th...
Observations on Control Commands: Drive Capping
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: What drive capping is, what it means, and how it differs from pressuring the dog. The value in drive cappi...
Observations on Control Commands: Redirects, Recalls, and Out & Return
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Understanding the progressions between redirects, recalls, and outs and returns. Common mistakes made an...
Observations on Control Commands - Out
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: How to get fluency in your outing with reward, not punishment. Beginning with the end in mind in your trai...
Building a Successful PSA Club
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Starting a successful PSA club in your area that is good and healthy for trainers and canines. Pros and co...
Holding a Standard of Behavior
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Knowing what an ideal behavior looks like when you're working every stage of progression. Accountability...
Is Your Training Too Operant?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Classical versus operant conditioning. Recognizing and understanding the emotional states of your dog. ...
Pat Stuart: Low Level Stim E-Collar Conditioning
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Pat Stuart discuss: Utilizing e-collars for more than just negative reinforcement. Understanding what low-level...
Dr. Jessalyn Klein: Dealing with Difficult People
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Dr. Jessalyn Klein discuss: Working with people with different personality types and different opinions. Succes...
Multiple Markers: Are they Necessary?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Multiple markers for different reward types. The purpose of markers and when a marker may or may not be ...
Primacy of Learning, Hunt Drive, Markers, and Advice for Young Trainers
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Having a full, firm, and hard grip (which may not be calm). Developing a hunt drive in your dog. Worki...
The Detection Blueprint
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing…The Detection Blueprint! If you have ever wanted to learn how to train canine detection from start to finish, you can join us for the th...
Street Ready K9
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing…StreetReadyK9.com! On the brand new site, you will be able to see all upcoming seminars from Tarheel Canine, download all registration i...
Heuristics of Reward and Punishment History
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: What a heuristic is and how it applies to rewards and punishments. Allowing for mental development durin...
Attention, Direction & Draw
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Thinking about the end game from the beginning of your training. Creating neutrality through all kinds o...
Back Tie Basics
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Best practices and variations on utilizing a back tie. Appropriate, sturdy back ties on different surfac...
Ben Lepinski: Dog/Puppy Selection, Independence, Nerves, Recovery & Decoy Training
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Ben Lepinski discuss: Raising and training sport dogs and police dogs from a decoy perspective. Attributes that...
Ben Lepinski: Dog/Puppy Selection, Independence, Nerves, Recovery & Decoy Training
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Ben Lepinski discuss: Raising and training sport dogs and police dogs from a decoy perspective. Attributes that...
HRD: Hyper Aggressive & Hyper Passive Suspects
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Handling hyper aggressive or hyper passive suspects on high risk deployments. Taking role play seriously...
Hot Pursuits, Focus Drills, & K9 Engagements
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Remediation through focus drills. Training door poppers with high communication and understanding. Pat...
Dr. Jessalyn Klein: You're Great at Dogs but You Suck at People
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Dr. Jessalyn Klein discuss: Strategies for improving your people skills. The building blocks of emotional intelli...
Human Focused Aggression for Police K9
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Understanding the basic biting principles. Creating neutrality to the equipment and distractions. The ...
Growing Your K9 Team
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Giving control and responsibility to your club members for their own progression. Balancing the top down c...
PSA Nationals 2021
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Details and schedule for PSA Nationals 2021! How to watch Nationals. Important information for both compet...
Variable Reward Intervals - Soft Surface Tracking
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The differences between hard and soft surface tracking (see episode 53 for more on hard surface tracking)....
Dumb Stuff I Saw Online Round 2
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Training prey and defense training in your police dogs. Diversifying training with and without equipment...
Dumb Stuff I Saw Online
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Being suspect of always or never statements in training. The art of prey guarding. Laying your own tra...
PSA Trial Rituals
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: What is involved in getting on the field and having a great performance. Creating the right mindset from...
Diagnosing Failed K9 Engagements
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The key to creating a street ready dog with the highest probability of making an engagement. Equipment o...
The Future of PSA
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry, Erin, and Briella discuss: Learning and training PSA, even when you're young. Different ways that you can train with toys a...
Pet Training Paradigms
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The drive model of canine behavior. Choosing your paradigm of how you look at any particular dog. The ...
The Emotional Canine
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The blue ribbon emotions and how they show in canines. Managing frustration in training. Recognizing h...
Defense Training Basics - Avoiding Avoidance
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The importance of working dogs in defense, without creating avoidance. Pre-avoidance behaviors and how t...
Navigating Fears and Phobias in Working Dogs
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Timing the puppy training early and with directed purpose and handling the fear periods in dogs. Habit...
Fixing Grip Issues in Sport and Police Dogs
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: How the grip can vary depending on the sport you're training for. What it means to have a bad grip and w...
Becoming a Better K9 Entrepreneur
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The power of just showing up and investing in the outcome with a manageable solution strategy. Book refere...
Building Grips in Young Dogs
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Laying a good foundation for bite work from a young age. Using a flirt pole to emulate prey action to en...
William Garrido: Dog Training is My Passion!
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw & William Garrido discuss: William's journey into dog training and his professional journey to head trainer at Starma...
PSA 2020 Nationals Recap
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Knowing your dogs before trial and how to situate them at a trial. Balancing training and showing. Get...
DogPro: Online Education with Matt Hubble of Canine Performance
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Matt Hubble discuss: Jerry's childhood fear of dogs, how he got into dog training, and the start of Tarheel Canin...
Table Training in Protection
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Types of tables for training and their various purposes. Progressions of training while integrating the ...
Teaching Dog Training
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: What makes a good teacher and what makes a bad teacher. Knowing what to teach and how to teach it to you...
Training a Working Puppy
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: How to pick a sport puppy and what to look for in your choice. Avoiding creating contextual conflicts du...
Detection Training - Known, Single, and Double Blind
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Running detection training on knowns, single blinds, and double blinds and how to know which to use. The...
Dog Selection, Detection Progression, & Handler Skills
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The most important foundation skills as a handler and foundation exercises for your canine. Phase progress...
Detection Topics with Cameron Ford & Canine Paradigm
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw, Cameron Ford, and Canine Paradigm discuss: Using markers in detection, the different types of markers, and training ...
Brad Gillespie: Canine Tracking
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Brad Gillespie discuss: The basics of training tracking and the process of starting that process. Challenges an...
Environmental Training
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The importance of proper exposure training. Paying attention to fear periods in puppies and dogs. Systemat...
Science and Dog Training
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: What science is, by definition, and how it pertains to dog training. How the science balances with the art...
Changing Canine Behavior
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The themes of changing canine behavior. The genetic and learned aspects of behavior. Understanding count...
Canine Aggression Cases
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: What aggression is and how to see it in a dog. What it takes to solve an aggression problem in a dog. Driv...
Pat Stuart: NePoPo® Training and the IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals)
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Pat Stuart discuss: The challenge of training a PSA dog and acquiring strong dogs on an island continent. What is...
Shock to the System – COVID-19
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: How COVID-19 restrictions will affect business and conferences. Money shocks for small businesses and gove...
Making Strong Passive Engagements
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Orienting your dog to the person, not the equipment in training and in deployment. The purpose of a decoy ...
Training Young Green Police K9s
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The evolution of the availability and maturity of dogs over the last 20 years. What it means to lack exper...
Listener Q&A - K9 Culture, Scenario Simplicity, and Flexi Leads
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Pros and cons of different types of leads, harness, and halters. Growing your small business and selling t...
Crossover Effects in K9 Training
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Crossover effects for puppies and police dog training. Balancing giving attention to the dog with crea...
25 Years of Dog Business Lessons
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The benefits of having a capacity for self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and knowing your streng...
Dominance Aggression
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Behavioral issues and dominance aggression. How failing dogs repeatedly drives up the cost of dogs. ...
Brad Gillespie – Principle Based Training
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Brad Gillespie discuss: Following principles, not just techniques and procedures. Distraction is zero sum. ...
Why Do Dogs Do Anything?
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Needs verses wants. Tapping into the genetic needs to create fixed action patterns. Creating a heavi...
Police K9 Targeting & Fendeds
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Why to train targeting in police dogs. Using fendeds in training. Training secondary targets. How to decoy...
Targeting Your K9's Muzzle Training
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The purpose of muzzle training. How to install muzzle-wearing behavior in your dog. Best practices for tar...
Negative Space in Police K9 Training
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The negative space in training that will be addressed later on in training. How to decide what to prio...
Intro Police K9 Hard Surface Tracking
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: Commonalities and differences between tracking and trailing. What tracking is and what it isn't. T...
Be a Great Student of Dog Training
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw discusses: The expert paradox and how it prevents learning. Sacrificing in order to continue your education. As...