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by Red Sable on 03 March 2011 - 20:03
Hi, I see this on ads and was wondering exactly what is meant by that and how one knows if a dog is single or dual purpose.
Thanks!
Thanks!
by Ace952 on 03 March 2011 - 20:03
single purpose means they are a dog that does one thing. Narcotics, patrol, explosive, etc. They are trained for one specific task
Dual purpose means they are trained for 2 jobs. Patrol & narcotics perhaps. or Narcotics & explosives.
Dual purpose means they are trained for 2 jobs. Patrol & narcotics perhaps. or Narcotics & explosives.
by Red Sable on 03 March 2011 - 20:03
So they are trained for one task, but still capable of doing another if trained?
For instance, I thought maybe it was referring to a dog that didn't have enough aggression to be a PPD dog, but was more suited to SAR?
For instance, I thought maybe it was referring to a dog that didn't have enough aggression to be a PPD dog, but was more suited to SAR?
by GSDguy08 on 03 March 2011 - 21:03
Red Sable, from talking to some people before who had single purpose prospects available, some of the dogs just weren't suited for the other area of work. Like one may have been well suited for narcotics...but not good or capable for the patrol part of police work.
by Ace952 on 03 March 2011 - 21:03
I think it depends on the dog. If it is single purpose maybe the dog only excelled at one thing and therefore just made it a single purpose.
Some dogs excelled at 2 different disciplines so they could make it a dual purpose.
Also it may depend on what the law enforcement agency may need. Some only need single purpose while some may need dual.
I have always used single/dual purpose when it comes to police k-9's.
Some dogs excelled at 2 different disciplines so they could make it a dual purpose.
Also it may depend on what the law enforcement agency may need. Some only need single purpose while some may need dual.
I have always used single/dual purpose when it comes to police k-9's.
by Duderino on 03 March 2011 - 22:03
"Usually" dual purpose refers to some form of scent detection and handler protection.
by melba on 04 March 2011 - 01:03
Ace,
Doing both Narc and Explosives with the same dog is a big No No in LE.
Single purpose usually means the dog does not have "it" to do handler protection/apprehension but would be well suited to scent work.
Dual purpose usually means scent detection and handler protection/apprehension.
Melissa
Doing both Narc and Explosives with the same dog is a big No No in LE.
Single purpose usually means the dog does not have "it" to do handler protection/apprehension but would be well suited to scent work.
Dual purpose usually means scent detection and handler protection/apprehension.
Melissa
by Ace952 on 04 March 2011 - 03:03
why is it a big no no?
by Slamdunc on 04 March 2011 - 03:03
Ace,
Send me a PM and I'll gladly explain it, I'm not going to do it here.
Melba you are right on.
Jim
Send me a PM and I'll gladly explain it, I'm not going to do it here.
Melba you are right on.
Jim
by KellyJ on 04 March 2011 - 03:03
"Doing both Narc and Explosives with the same dog is a big No No in LE"
Would this be because of the procedure/precautions you take after a dog hits on explosives as opposed to narcotics?
There is no way of knowing which the dog is alerting to.
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