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. Landing in working unintentionally The often overlooked benefits of competition: Train hard, Test easy Running all games and trials throughout the years What is the Patriotic Puppy Program The breeder and selection process for the program The types of dogs and breeds in the program The public perception of working dogs The Three Requirements= Medical, Nose, Environmental Creating the discriminating nose. Hard to get to but easy to find. Easy to get to but hard to find! Use of artificial scent Are bomb makers getting better and tougher? Subtlety and COBs (Change of Behaviors) -- Show References: AKC PATRIOTIC PUPPY PROGRAM Scent Training Tools --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices