Ep. 54 - What Separates Good Trainers from Great Ones | Oscar Mora

<p>In this episode, I sit down with Oscar Mora, founder of Elevated Canine Academy, to break down what it really takes to train dogs at a high level—whether you’re working with pet dogs, sport dogs, or protection dogs.</p><p>Oscar has been training since 2009 and is certified as a Schutzhund helper, French Ring decoy, and Mondio Ring decoy. He’s a three-time Southwest Region IGP Champion and has traveled across the United States, Mexico, and Australia teaching seminars to handlers at every level.</p><p>In this conversation, we cover:</p><p>• The difference between a training decoy and a trial decoy<br>• How to properly build drive in bite work<br>• Teaching a clean and reliable out without reducing intensity<br>• The balance required for high-level obedience and performance<br>• Real-world case studies from Oscar’s training experience<br>• The difference between understanding the science vs mastering the art of dog training<br>• Mistakes we made early on and what we would do differently today<br>• Oscar’s long-term vision for building a professional dog training school</p><p>This episode is packed with practical insight for anyone serious about dog training, protection sports, obedience, and canine performance.</p><p>Connect with Oscar Mora</p><p>Website:<br><a href="https://www.elevatedcanine.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.elevatedcanine.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.omk9.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.omk9.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.oscarmorak9.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.oscarmorak9.com/</a></p><p>Skool:<br><a href="https://www.skool.com/oscarmoradogtraining/about" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.skool.com/oscarmoradogtraining/about</a></p><p>Facebook:<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OscarMoraK9" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/OscarMoraK9</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Elevatedcanineacademy" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Elevatedcanineacademy</a></p><p>Instagram:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oscarmorak9s/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/oscarmorak9s/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/elevatedcanineacademy/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elevatedcanineacademy/</a></p><p>TikTok:<br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@oscarmorak9s" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@oscarmorak9s</a></p><p>YouTube:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Os