Protection Dog Podcast

- Defining chaos - the absence of a clear direction forward 
- Defining order - functioning in a manner that is predictable and consistent 

Dog training 
- Chaos - inconsistency, erratic behavior, nervousness 
- If your dog behaves in these manners, it is often because they are recieving unclear communication 
- Slow yourself down and clearly define to yourself what you want and then work to communicate tha...

- Application in this for both dog training and personal life
- What are Standards and Expectations?
- Holding yourself accountable to high Standards vs Expecting others to live up to your standards
- Expectations of yourself vs expectations of others for you

- How to develop high Standards - Ideal or Perfect
   - Hold yourself to the highest standards you can
   - Ask yourself what are you doing ...

- Why should we even talk about luck 
   - People take for granted the success of others as BEING LUCKY 
   - People undermine the hard work it takes to accomplish something like a trained dog or successful business 

- What is Luck? 
   - Luck is being in the right place at the right time and having the ability to capitalize on an opportunity 
   - Examples of being lucky 
   - How can you increase your...

Setting goals - before you can accomplish something, you must imagine it If you don’t know where you’re going, any train will get you there. 

You cannot accomplish anything meaningful in life without first deciding to. 

Goal categories: Career, Relationships Family & Friends), Health (Physical and Mental), Spiritual, Security (Sustainable Financial & Physical) 

Develop a long-term plan based on on...

- if you’re like me, you get ready to work ... you pause ... you wonder what it is you were supposed to do ... you start some task that isn’t important and is fairly easy to complete ... WHY EASY TO COMPLETE?

- How to deal with your Daily To Do List

- How to set up and use your Calendar

- Setting Goals
- Result Goal x3
- Progress Goal x3 each

- Planning to Accomplish Goals
- Ac...

YOUR LIFE SUCKS! Here’s how to make it awesome

Make the things you have to do and the things you want to do the same thing

Embrace the Suck. When you embrace the suck, you get to:
Learn how to deal with adversity in a positive manner
Choose which suck you get to embrace
Be better equipped to deal with random suck.

Create the life you want to live
There is suck in every pursuit. But ...

Tonight we talk dogs, e-collars, and anything else we can come up with. We may even get into some of the awesome events we are planning. 

- Find more information about Pat Watson at utac.io or uncensoredtactical.com 
- Find Pat on Instagram and TicToc - @k9philosophy or @uncensoredtactical 

- Websites: fortressk9.com ; fortressk9.com/puppies ; k9academy.us 
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Define stupid for the purpose of this discussion.

I love to listen to these talks for two reasons:
1. I’m truly interested in the topic.
2. I love to learn how other people think. If you have any interest in increasing the depth of your thought, about anything in your life, then I ask that you bear with me.
It will be a fun ride.

Jordan Peterson’s explanation to “Do You Believe in God?”

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Even if you’re not in a northern climate, the preparations we will talk about can help you be prepared to take care of your dog.

Conditions you can find yourself in during winter Storms:
- Snow that makes travel inconvenient or impossible
- Snow that limits your ability to exit your home
- Ice and Sleet that make moving outside dangerous and can cause injury to you or your dog

Options are Bugging ...

Overcoming the Poverty Mindset

- Resolute Determination
- Failure is a part of success
- Negative Influences from Other People
- Not Asking Anyone's Permission

- Websites: fortressk9.com ; fortressk9.com/puppies ; k9academy.us
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- Get the Fold Card and start earning Bitcoin for purchases you're alread...

Tactical Decision Making

- Why is it so important to make most tactical decisions ahead of time?
- Dangers of emotion based decisions - movies and tv
- You almost always make poor decisions in a tactical environment with emotions
- All tactical decisions have to be made with Logic and Reason with a determined goal in mind
- What is the goal of a tactical decision? Restore the area to safety, end the th...

Today I have a conversation with Jason from @jasondemo on Instagram. We talk about Jason's experiences in the firearms industry, why he chose to purchase a dog from Fortress K9 and his experience after doing his handler training and picking up his new dog, Ratchet.

- Find Jason on Instagram @jasondemo and follow Ratchet on Instagram @k9ratchet.
- Websites: fortressk9.com ; fortressk9.com/puppies ; k9academy.us <...

Building the Life You Want (Expanding on ideas from Jordan Peterson)

- Finding Order in Chaos
- You can’t set a course on a map if you don’t know where you are
- If you don’t know where you’re going, any map will get you there
- Once you know where you are and where you’re going, stay up straight with your shoulders back and start walking

- Balancing Freedom and Responsibility
- Focus on your...

How temperament is affected by genetics and handling

- Genetics and Temperament
   - Discuss how genetics play a crucial role in determining a dog's inherent temperament traits.
   - Explain how specific breeds have been selectively bred for certain characteristics over generations.
   - Explain how lines within breeds have their own set of unique characteristics.

- The Impact of Early Handling (T...

Questions and Answers:

- Johnny from New Zealand - Thoughts on treat training/food rewards. Thoughts on the level of focus of the dog.

- Krysta - Advice on building a stronger presence with your dog. Calm, confident commands and appropriate corrections, do not get frustrated. How do you get the dog to watch, respond and respect your voice.

- Jim - Only has Sport focussed trainers in his area and is intere...

Disclaimer
- This is not in any way to indicate that there isn’t a time or place for fight for yourself or others. But there are many situations where de-escalation is the bast approach. You must always ask yourself, do I have time and opportunity?

Understanding De-Escalation
- De-escalation is a strategic approach to defuse conflicts and high-tension situations.
- The importance of staying calm and compose...

We have our first guest of the podcast from a remote location today, Rick Austin of Doomsday Preppers and Secret Garden of Survival. We will talk about preparedness, homesteading, dogs, and his annual event coming up in September 22-24, Prepper Camp.

Find out more about Rick and Prepper Camp:
https://secretgardenofsurvival.com/
https://www.preppercamp.com/
YouTube @SurvivalistGardener

- Websites: for...