This two part series covers the Electric Collar Device. There are two common types of electric collar devices used by both police and military canine handlers: The Garmin/Tri-Tronics and the Dogtra. These two particular systems, the Garmin/Tri-Tronics 550 (g2) series and the Dogtra 3500 series, I have personally used extensively as a canine handler overseas […]
November/WK17 2016/Blog – Giving of Thanks (#6)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! FROM THE KENNEL OF CANINE TACTICAL OF IOWA
November/WK16 2016/Blog – Canine Tactical Gear Series (#5)
Canine Collapsible Canvas Water Bowls: During my canine deployments, because of the heat, water was important for us both. Typically, I would just pour water in my helmet for my canine and dump any remaining over my head. A helmet is not a practical water bowl these days! I don’t have issues with other canine […]
November/WK15 2016/Blog – Canine Tactical Gear Series (#4)
Last week I stressed the importance of multiple uses for each piece of gear and introduced the Fail-Safe Collar and the JP Electric Collar (refer to 04Nov16 blog). I described the fail-safe application, that if the hardware/snaps or breaks, the collar would still be attached to your canine. Just that application alone sets it apart from […]
November2016 7th Edition/Newsletter (Obedience)
The secret to developing a well rounded Working Dog is Obedience. Obedient Definition: Doing, or being willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority Let’s take a look at areas where Working Canine obedience applies: Narcotic/Explosive Detection – the search command, scan command, detail command, let go (ball) command Bite […]
November/WK14 2016/Blog – Canine Tactical Gear Series (#3)
Why have a 1/2 inch thick collar around your dog’s neck? For tracking? For K9 identity? For posting?Handlers should understand that the mobility of the canine is paramount. When I see the picture below, all I see is a dog that is limited. “Ideally, a canine should have nothing but a light around its neck during […]
October/WK13 2016/Blog – Canine Tactical Gear Series (#2)
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 […]
October/WK12 2016/Blog – Canine Tactical Gear Series (#1)
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 […]
October/WK11 2016/Blog – Canine Home Protection Tactics Series (#6)
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 […]
October/WK10 2016/Blog – Canine Home Protection Tactics Series (#5)
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 […]