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Police Dog Training
Everywhere you look, you will see a policeman walking
with a police dog, or a fireman, and there are even military dogs now. Police
dogs are usually a German Shepherd, but they are finding that other breeds can
work just as well with the proper police dog training.
Police dog training is not an overnight process, but one
that is quite extensive and time consuming. The training is for the handler and
the dog. The handler and the dog will be chosen from many applicants of dogs
and individuals. Once a team is selected, they will already be equipped with
all the skills necessary for police services.
The prospective police dog handler is usually given a
probationary training over a two year period. Over the two years, he or she will
go through lectures regarding dog training techniques, K-9 psychology as well
as the processes of how a dog learns. They will be taught in veterinary
practice, the physiological needs of a dog and legislation issues. There will
be physical demands as well as demands on their mental abilities from their
trainer, as well as learning how to be patient and committed to this role.
The police dog training will be just as thorough but
obviously in different ways. They will develop skills to protect and attack.
They will improve their natural canine behavior and instincts.
The first step in police dog training is going to be
identifying what the dogs natural abilities are. Then there will be training in
obedience and aggression control. It is essential that a police dog have his
temperament controlled at all times, whether he be around strangers or other
animals.
Police dog training is done around a particular concept
and this is embedded into the dogs behavior. This is the urgency of protecting
and serving the pack leader. The pack leader is identified as the police dogs
handler. The primary goal of the training will be to train the police dog to
adhere to the handlers commands, respond to the needs of his handler and
protect him from threats of any kind.
Once the police dog training is completed, he will be
able to track missing persons, or offenders through their scent. He will be
able to search and track drugs, bombs or dangerous or toxic chemicals. He will
be able to apprehend an offender that is trying his best to get away, and he
will always protect his handler in any situation, no matter how dangerous it
may be.
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