Nate Schoemer Dog Training Podcast Ep. 51 - The Fastest Way to Make Your Dog Reliable (No More Guessing)
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Mar 2, 2026 
Andy Krueger, founder of Kruger Canine and high-level protection sport decoy, blends sport-level precision with practical pet training. He talks genetics and tailored socialization. He breaks socialization into interaction, familiarization, and neutralization. He explains leash pressure as a teaching bridge, careful tool layering, and training handlers to create clear, reliable dogs.
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Decoy Work Trained Him To Spot Holes Fast
- Andy's work as a French ring decoy taught him to read dogs and find holes in training in real time during 10‑second exercises.
- He applies that sport-level diagnostic skill to everyday pet problems to expose 'chinks in the armor.'
Add Prong And E‑Collar After Mastery
- Introduce prong and e-collar only after the dog is a 'rock star' in training, using them to supercharge an already excellent foundation.
- Avoid using those tools as first-line fixes or on stressed/uncertain dogs to prevent long-term damage.
Run Focused Sessions With Repeated Reps
- In every training session, isolate one specific skill and get repeated reps rather than mixing many goals and losing focus.
- Andy expects sessions to be 'poetry in motion'—flow and consistency beat scattered corrections and multitasking.
