Ep. 35 - Inside the Bite Suit: Protection Dog Training with Bob Solimini

What makes or breaks a great protection dog? According to world-class decoy and trainer Bob Solimini, the answer lies in the person inside the bite suit.In this episode, Nate Schoemer sits down with Bob to reveal the hidden role of decoys in shaping reliable sport, police, and military dogs. From building confidence in young puppies to testing seasoned competition dogs, Bob breaks down what every handler, trainer, and aspiring decoy needs to know.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The difference between training decoys (who build dogs) and trial decoys (who test them)How to choose the right club, trainer, and mentor to succeed in protection sportsOvercoming fear and building confidence as a new decoyBite safety, targeting, and obedience under distractionSport vs. real-world protection—what carries over and what doesn’tAbout Bob Solimini:Decoy & Trainer: Sport, Police, Military, and Pet DogsPhone: (602) 374-4555Website: https://all-americank-9.com/Online Decoy Course: https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/the-ultimate-decoy-playbook-from-basics-to-the-podium-by-bob-solimini?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=48591367373089Whether you’re an aspiring decoy, a handler in protection sports, or simply passionate about working dogs, this episode gives you rare insight into the art and science of protection dog training.Don’t miss Bob’s expertise—and check out Nate’s full course here:https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/instructional-videos/products/from-novice-to-pro-the-ultimate-guide-to-dog-training-by-nate-schoemer?rfsn=8100182.cd38c94&variant=50148621582625