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by Slamdunc on 07 March 2013 - 19:03
Bob,
For SchH I use a 22 and a 357 / 38 Revolver. I do it from a distance, watch the dogs reactions and move closer as things are going well. I don't make a big deal out of it, a dog with good nerves rarely has an issue. Some times doing too much can create issues.
For work it is a different story. Contrary to what some have said on this thread and perhaps I am missing something: Neutral is NOT oblivious. For Patrol dogs they must be Neutral to gunfire. Neutral is calm, under control, clear headed and focused on the task. I do not like dogs that become aggressive under gunfire and just want to target the person shooting. I also do not like it when dogs begin to bark or react aggressively or go into drive or leak drive because of gunfire. On Tuesday we did group obedience with tactical movement under gunfire. Handlers took cover positions on the side off buildings and moved to cover while I fired. I also moved with the Handlers and K-9's and fired right next to them. For us it can be a very bad day if the dog targets an Officer just because he is shooting. The dog must target the person the handler directs the dog too even if he is completely passive in training and other Officers are returning fire. Not necessarily the person shooting. We also deployed Flash Bangs as the teams moved. Conditioning the dogs to gunfire and flash bangs is important for us. We also use Shotguns and M-4's with .223 blanks. On the 19th we will be doing live fire exercises at our Firearms range with the handlers and dogs. For that the dogs will have cotton in their ears for hearing protection. We do this in stages as I do not want a Officer getting nailed because he fired a gun near a patrol dog. Neutral means the dog remains calm, under control and follows directions given by the handler regardless of who is shooting. The dog must remain at a heel position or in a down stay until redirected by the handler.
Kim,
Thanks!
For SchH I use a 22 and a 357 / 38 Revolver. I do it from a distance, watch the dogs reactions and move closer as things are going well. I don't make a big deal out of it, a dog with good nerves rarely has an issue. Some times doing too much can create issues.
For work it is a different story. Contrary to what some have said on this thread and perhaps I am missing something: Neutral is NOT oblivious. For Patrol dogs they must be Neutral to gunfire. Neutral is calm, under control, clear headed and focused on the task. I do not like dogs that become aggressive under gunfire and just want to target the person shooting. I also do not like it when dogs begin to bark or react aggressively or go into drive or leak drive because of gunfire. On Tuesday we did group obedience with tactical movement under gunfire. Handlers took cover positions on the side off buildings and moved to cover while I fired. I also moved with the Handlers and K-9's and fired right next to them. For us it can be a very bad day if the dog targets an Officer just because he is shooting. The dog must target the person the handler directs the dog too even if he is completely passive in training and other Officers are returning fire. Not necessarily the person shooting. We also deployed Flash Bangs as the teams moved. Conditioning the dogs to gunfire and flash bangs is important for us. We also use Shotguns and M-4's with .223 blanks. On the 19th we will be doing live fire exercises at our Firearms range with the handlers and dogs. For that the dogs will have cotton in their ears for hearing protection. We do this in stages as I do not want a Officer getting nailed because he fired a gun near a patrol dog. Neutral means the dog remains calm, under control and follows directions given by the handler regardless of who is shooting. The dog must remain at a heel position or in a down stay until redirected by the handler.
Kim,
Thanks!
by Pirates Lair on 08 March 2013 - 02:03
Your Welcome Sir!
Stay Safe out there
Kim
Stay Safe out there
Kim
by Bob McKown on 08 March 2013 - 08:03
Thanks JIm:
I just hate going to a trial and the gun shots arent as loud as i can fart. I,ve never had my AR,s out and shot them with the dogs working. may have to throw that in there.
I just hate going to a trial and the gun shots arent as loud as i can fart. I,ve never had my AR,s out and shot them with the dogs working. may have to throw that in there.
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