This week’s Blog is in keeping with the leash theme:  INFIL/Bungie Leashes. During my first canine deployment I quickly discovered that the bungie leash (4 to 5 feet long, advertised as ‘hands free’ and attaches to your vest) is as impractical in the field as the issued 6′ leather leash.  The use of either leash […]

This series breaks down Canine Tactical gear designs.  I will describe the functionality and effectiveness of each product in the field inspired by my real world experiences as a SEAL canine operator. My product line currently consists of leashes, collars, ballistic vests, handler vests, water/food bowls and medical kits. This first blog covers leashes, specifically […]

On leash protection, in my opinion, is one of the more important how to’s. Simply, proper leash control use in certain situations will determine the outcome. What is proper leash control? You should’ve received leash training during your home protection canine training or multi-purpose police canine training . Don’t allow your canine to dictate how […]

Canine Trauma Care Definitions; TCCC – Tactical Canine Causality Care C-IFAK – Canine-Individual First Aid Kit Let’s say your canine is injured and he flees. Now what? As a Police Officer or as a Canine Home Protection Owner do you know how to treat your canine until you get to a facility? Do you have […]

This discussion will include a review of what to do when a dog engages your dog. It is just as important to protect your asset (your canine) as much as your canine protects you. So I ask every home protection canine owner, what would you do if your dog got into a fight with another […]

During my time as being involved in the working dog arena, I saw canine gunfire training sessions that were paired with a bite from a person in a suit/sleeve. The last thing any police canine handler or a home protection canine owner wants is a canine that associates agitation with gunfire. Why? When your canine wants […]

Last week I explained a scenario in which a homeowner would use their home protection canine in a home invasion while the family is inside the home. We discussed establishing a rally point and how to employ your canine in a defensive tactic for that particular scenario. I want to keep pushing with defensive tactics […]

First and foremost, I take canine home protection ownership seriously. A responsible owner will accept and understand that a home protection canine must be a part of the family, respected by the owner and all family members, and have a thorough understanding of the canine’s place in the home. The required training must be taken […]

Canine Home Protection Tactics (Intro): I feel people who purchase a home protection canine and even some military/police handlers have never been taught or lack ongoing training in the proper utilization of their canine in critical areas in real world situations. It is important that homeowners/handlers are properly trained by an experienced trainer to be […]

This Week Topic: Muzzle Training (4 of 4) Recap – Key points of performance for training with a muzzle: -Establish proper fit – Canine must be neutral to muzzle achieved by canine wearing muzzle 7 days a week for minimum of 14 days. -Muzzle check before every evolution -Intro to muzzle and the sling shot […]