Episode 254: Less Defense on Green Dogs Please with Eric and Ted

Merry Christmas to everyone, specially those of you missing family time on shift.In this conversation, Eric and Ted delve into various aspects of dog training, particularly focusing on police dogs and the importance of understanding dog drives. They discuss the busy season for dog training following the holidays, the transition of business ownership, and innovations in training equipment. The conversation highlights the significance of selecting the right dog for police work, the challenges faced in training, and the need for a balanced approach between prey and defense drives. They also share personal experiences and insights from handler schools, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation in bite work and the potential behavioral issues that can arise from excessive prey drive. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING Online Police K9 Supervisor 30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣ HORIZON STRUCTURES RAY ALLEN K9 WDR10RAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣ Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

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Episode 254: Less Defense on Green Dogs Please with Eric and Ted is an episode from Working Dog Radio by Ted Summers and Eric Stanbro - Working Dog Radio Hosts.

This episode is 1:14:08 long.

This episode was published on Dec 25, 2025.

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