#3 Jason Cortis - The Shepherd in the Van

In this weeks episode I got to sit down with Jason Cortis—a man who has lived several lives already, all of which have given him insights into the world of training and behaviour that are well worth listening to. 

We'll hear about his early careers as part of the parachute regiment, a military dog handler and paramedics technician . Jason shares the exact moment of realisation, standing in the back of a military van with a German Shepherd, where his path turned him towards a deeper understanding of dogs.

We explore his journey from the high-stakes adrenaline of the parachute regiment and the ambulance service to the quiet, vital science of animal behaviour. Jason discusses his work with the Blue Cross, the importance of scent as a canine superpower, and why the recognising a journey of life long learning is one of our superpowers.

I loved chatting with Jason and I think you'll love him too

Links:

• Nosey Dogs: www.noseydogs.co.uk – Dive into scent detection, tracking, and mantrailing.
• JCDT (Jason Cortis Dog Training): www.jcdogtrainer.com – 1:1 sessions, classes, and Jason’s excellent blog.
• Blue Cross RDOC: Responsible Dog Ownership Course – Learn more about the education work Jason does for animal welfare.
• PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers): pact-dogs.com
• ABTC (Animal Behaviour & Training Council): abtc.org.uk