The following is just a small sample of training articles that Jerry Bradshaw, CEO & Training Director of Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. has written.
The links below will take you to a web / mobile device friendly version of the article, where you will also find a link to a graphic rich .pdf file version of the article.
by Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. PSA Director/Judge The .pdf version One of the things I see when judging PSA trials, is that handlers get nervous when stepping on the field. Of course, this is normal, you want … Continue reading Formulating a Strategy for Showing Your Dog
By Jerry Bradshaw The .pdf version with full images by K9 Cop Magazine Photos by Britney Pelletier Scenario based training is the future of canine in-service. Many agencies have spent years doing in-service training where the emphasis is only on the dog’s … Continue reading Key Elements in Scenario-Based Training
By Jerry Bradshaw, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. The .pdf version with full images from “The Journal” magazine In my last article for The Journal I wrote about selecting a K9 for your police department. In this article we will discuss … Continue reading From Selection to Street
By Jerry Bradshaw The .pdf version with full images from K-9 Cop Magazine Photos by Britney Pelletier Targeting the dog’s aggression is one of the most basic fundamentals in protection training, yet one of the most misunderstood. Some trainers insist on … Continue reading Targeting the Bite Suit for Police Service Dogs
By Jerry Bradshaw, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. In June and July of 2012 I had the pleasure to travel to Australia for 12 days to do two decoy and patrol seminars. One seminar was for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) … Continue reading Decoy and Patrol Training in Australia 2012
By Jerry Bradshaw, PSA Executive Director & Director of Judging The .pdf version with full images, from “K-9 Cop” magazine The Protection Sports Association (PSA) was conceived and born in 2001 and last year celebrated its 10th anniversary in October … Continue reading Introduction to Protection Sports Association (PSA)
By Jerry Bradshaw, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. The .pdf version with full images from K-9 Cop Magazine Photos by Britney Pelletier / Product Photos Courtesy of elite k-9 www.elitek9.com Many trainers do developmental bite work with a dog on a back-tie, such … Continue reading Advanced Back Tie Training for Patrol Dogs
By Jerry Bradshaw, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. The .pdf version with full images from “The Journal” magazine Your department has decided to start, or re-start a K9 unit. While there are a number of critical issues that need to be … Continue reading Selecting a Police Dog Candidate
How do your experts feel about some of the trainers that are advertising very short training times to put dogs on the street? I have been a trainer for about 20 years and have seen many things change for the … Continue reading PK9 Magazine Q&A 2012
By Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. PSA Director/Judge The .pdf version One of the biggest issues in PSA 1 Novice or PSA 1 Open is passing the handler attack with distractions. Too many dogs get caught off-guard in … Continue reading Preparing for the Handler Attack in PSA1
