| In recent years, dogs have become an intricate part of | | | | effective. A handler must connect with the dog, using |
| law enforcement. Dog training for law enforcement | | | | a mix psychology, sternness, and understanding. The |
| purposes is critical in preparing them for their role in law | | | | handler is the person who trains the dog; he or she |
| enforcement. This type of training will have your canine | | | | also will be on duty with the dog so establishing trust is |
| performing more then basic guard duties, security, | | | | very important. |
| protection or agility exercises. In law enforcement your | | | | When a dog is being trained, a bond develops |
| k9 duties are very clear, and the training program is | | | | between handler and dog that reinforces the behavior |
| designed to assist them in performing their duties to | | | | that is to be expected from the dog. Some |
| their best ability. All k-9 breeds have a unique sense of | | | | professionals disagree on the issue of using a collar |
| smell; dog training can hone those skills to find anyone | | | | during certain phases of the training. Whether or not |
| whether it is a hundred yards away or in a place that | | | | this is true about the issue of using collars during |
| no one would think to look. | | | | training an agreed issue is that the handler must be |
| Police canine training is very rigid because the dogs will | | | | able to see the potential that the dog has and what its |
| be dealing with life and death situations. They are | | | | strong traits are and work to develop them. Using |
| trained to find evidence at a crime scene, or to find | | | | positive reinforcement will make sure that the dog |
| lost or missing people miles away from where they | | | | understands what the handler wants. |
| were last seen. Dog training also teaches the dogs | | | | Dog training is not difficult if you understand your dog. |
| how to handle any type of disturbance including | | | | In fact as you constantly and consistently vest time |
| domestic. | | | | and energy into the training of your canine it will pay |
| There are many duties that a police dog must perform | | | | off. By constantly rewarding him or her for behaving |
| to be a viable part of police units, and the right training | | | | correctly it will encourage the dog to continue striving |
| is critical. One of the toughest duties on a police dog is | | | | for excellence. |
| a search and rescue mission. Another of their most | | | | Conclusion |
| dangerous duties is the detection of drugs and | | | | Now that you have read this article please understand |
| explosive equipment. These two situations require that | | | | there are other aspects of dog training as well. These |
| the police dog be highly trained and responsive to | | | | include proper food, proper exercise and protecting |
| voice commands. This would also include the proper | | | | your dog from danger while training them. By providing |
| level of obedience so the canine barks,bites and will | | | | a well-rounded training program for your dog you will |
| attack only when instructed and not because of a | | | | have a police dog that will be highly motivated to doing |
| hostile situation. Professional law enforcement trainers | | | | the job they were trained for. Partly because of the |
| from the top training schools believe that one police | | | | training and partly because they have a natural instinct |
| dog is equal to ten policemen. | | | | to please their owners. When you follow a well |
| The key to training a police dog effectively is that the | | | | managed dog-training plan, you are nurturing your dog's |
| dog and the handler must be compatible. If there is no | | | | natural abilities to become the best. |
| chemistry between them, then the training will not be | | | | |