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. The .pdf version INTRODUCTION There are a number of important skills that are common among protection trained dogs, whether those dogs are police K-9s, sport dogs (schutzhund, KNPV, ringsport), or personal protection … Continue reading Drive Development and Hold & Bark
By Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc The .pdf version Introduction Conflict is what dog trainers refer to as the confusion and resulting inappropriate behavior manifested by a dog during protection training that is unable to change drives seamlessly … Continue reading Drive Channeling in the Working Dog: Part 1
It seems there are many opinions on the best feeding schedule for a police dog. I was taught to feed mine once a day and that seems to work. However my vet says this could be bad for him. Do … Continue reading PK9 Magazine – Q&A
by Jerry Bradshaw Training Director, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. with Photos courtesy of Britney Pelletier The .pdf version with full images from K-9 Cop Magazine The mission of the Police K9 handler is a “usage” mission. The police dog is … Continue reading Dealing with Dominance Aggression
by Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. The .pdf version Introduction In recent years, training methods have become a subject for contentious debate among canine professionals, both trainers and behaviorists alike. Much of the discussion seems to center around … Continue reading Temperament and Pet Dog Training
Strategies to Reduce Squabbles by: Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc The .pdf version Copyright 2001, Jerry Bradshaw, All Rights Reserved. Do not implement this or any other training program without first consulting a qualified professional trainer. Neither Jerry … Continue reading Sibling Rivalry: Strategies to Reduce Squabbles
by Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. .pdf version of this article There are 2 methods to housetrain your dog, the crate method, and the paper-training method. The crate method is preferred but requires constant supervision. The Crate Method … Continue reading House Training 101
By Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. The .pdf version NOTE: This article is intended for use by professional police K-9 trainers and professional protection dog trainers. Neither Tarheel Canine training, nor the author assume any liability for the use … Continue reading Defense Training the Young Prospect
By Jerry Bradshaw President, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc The .pdf version In the last article we discussed the applicability of defense training a young dog. If we identify the young dog’s dominant drive to be the defense drive, then we must … Continue reading Prey Training the Young Prospect
By Jerry Bradshaw, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. Police K9 Magazine Questions: November 15, 2010 I started working my second dog about 4 months ago. Our trainer happened to find a 10 month old Dutch Shepherd that has very high drives. In … Continue reading PK9 Q&A 2010
