174. AKC Patriotic Puppy Program
Im joined by Stacey West of AKC to go over the AKC Patriotic Puppy Program in detail and how a lot of their training still correlates to what we do with our hunting dogs.\n\nLanding in working unintentionally\n\nThe often overlooked benefits of competition: Train hard, Test easy\n\nRunning all games and trials throughout the years\n\nWhat is the Patriotic Puppy Program\n\nThe breeder and selection process for the program\n\nThe types of dogs and breeds in the program\n\nThe public perception of working dogs\n\nThe Three Requirements= Medical, Nose, Environmental\n\nCreating the discriminating nose. Hard to get to but easy to find. Easy to get to but hard to find!\n\nUse of artificial scent\n\nAre bomb makers getting better and tougher?\n\nSubtlety and COBs (Change of Behaviors)\n\n--\nShow References:\nAKC PATRIOTIC PUPPY PROGRAM\nScent Training Tools\n---\nPatreon and Partners:\nSupport the Podcast: PATREON \nGear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY\nTraining Collars: DT SYSTEMS\nWhiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery\nOther GDIY LINKS\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices