I frequently highlight the differences between the Working Dog vs Sport Dog because it is important to understand how the sport dog mindset in police service work can adversely affect team performance in the field, especially in high risk situations. The true essence of consistency in working canines is the development of what I consider […]
September/WK9 2016/Blog – Canine Home Protection Tactics Series (#4)
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 […]
September/WK8 2016/Blog – Canine Home Protection Tactics Series (#3)
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 […]
September/WK7 2016/Blog – Canine Home Protection Tactics Series (#2)
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 […]
September/WK6 2016/Blog – Canine Home Protection Tactics Series (#1)
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 […]
September2016 5th Edition/Newsletter (Military Dogs vs Police Dogs)
Terms for a Police Canine – Dual Purpose Canine – Single Purpose Canine – Police Dog. Canine Apache (Belchertown MA PD) Terms for a Military Canine – MWD/Military Working Dog – CAD/Combat Action Dog – Multi-Purpose Canine – Single Purpose Canine. Canine Astor (GRP 2 Plankowner) There are a lot of misperceptions on the differences […]
September/WK5 2016/Blog – Canine Home Protection Tactics Series (Intro)
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 […]
August/WK4 2016/Blog – Muzzle Work (4 of 4)
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 […]
August/WK3 2016/Blog – Muzzle Work (3 of 4)
This Week Topic: Muzzle Training (3 of 4) A key point from last week: Muzzle neutralization, when a canine becomes neutral to the muzzle (muzzle doesn’t distract canine) is the point at which I begin incorporating muzzle training. “The Agitation Muzzle keeps your canine from becoming equipment fixated with sleeves/suits. Being able to train with least […]
August/WK2 2016/Blog – Muzzle Work (2 of 4)
Last week we described multiple muzzles on the market. When it came down to proper fit, utilization in training, static settings, price and safety, the original agitation/RAM Muzzle is the muzzle of choice. This week’s discussion topic: Why the muzzle is a key piece of equipment here at Canine Tactical – Proper fit – Safety checks. Key […]