Protection Training
Why Choose Us?
At Concise K9, we offer individualized protection and sport training for dogs and handlers looking to develop their skills in protection sport and working dog training.
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Our training focuses on building strong engagement, clear communication, obedience, confidence and control while developing the skills needed for protection sport and working dog goals.
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Protection work is not a one size fits all program. Every dog and handler is evaluated individually so we can determine the appropriate starting point and progression for the team.
DRIVE WITH DIRECTION
What We Offer
Protection Sport Training
Developing the skills needed for protection sport, including engagement, obedience, control, protection foundations and working under pressure.
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PSA Training
Training for handlers interested in PSA foundations, competition preparation, obedience, protection and overall trial development.
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Working Dog Development
Building the engagement, confidence, environmental stability and control needed to develop a capable working dog.
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Handler Development
Protection training is not just about the dog. We work with handlers on timing, communication, mechanics, positioning and learning how to effectively read and work with their dog.
What We Work On
Engagement & Drive
• Engagement with the handler
• Play and motivation
• Possession
• Environmental engagement
• Building and maintaining appropriate drive
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Obedience & Control
• Clear communication
• Obedience under distraction
• Recalls
• Outs and control
• Transitions
• Maintaining clarity under pressure
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Protection
• Protection foundations
• Drive Channeling
• Targeting
• Grip development
• Controlled bite work
• Out work
• Transitions between obedience and protection
• Developing control within high drive work
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Environmental Stability
• Confidence in new environments
• Working around distractions
• Maintaining engagement
• Neutrality
• Recovery and clarity after high drive work
Check out our personal dogs Emmitt, Leeroy and Senua to keep up with our journey on Instagram!
PSA Dog Training Calgary
Interested in PSA? (Protection Sports Association)
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Our training can help handlers develop the foundations and skills required for protection sport, from engagement and obedience through to protection work and trial preparation.
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PSA requires more than creating a dog that will bite. The dog needs to understand the work, maintain clear communication with the handler and be able to transition between high drive work and controlled obedience.
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We focus on developing the complete team: dog and handler.
Start With An Assessment
​Before beginning protection training, we require a $50 assessment.
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The assessment allows us to meet your dog, understand your goals and evaluate the dog's current skills, temperament and suitability for the program.
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During the assessment we look at:
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• Engagement
• Motivation
• Play
• Environmental confidence
• Recovery
• Obedience foundation
• Handler relationship
• Possession
• Overall suitability for protection sport
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From there, we can recommend an appropriate training path for you and your dog.
