This article explains the European origins of the modern police K9 including a brief introduction to the canine sports of Europe that form the foundation of the dogs we use today for both dual and single purpose police K9s, and why we use imported dogs.
Verbal Out, Out and Return and Tactical Removal Part 3Tarheel Canine
Part 3 of this series discusses proper training of a tactical release for a police K9. The proper use of the technique and training steps are discussed as well as handler and collar neutrality as a prerequisite.
The Verbal Out, Out and Return, and Tactical Release: Part 2Tarheel Canine
This second article in this three part series explains how to train the out and return in a way that generates little to no conflict, and bridges over from the out and guard we discussed in part 1 of the series. Eliminating slow responses to the out and return to cover based on using the training drill know as redirected bites will make for a much more reliable out and return.
This presentation was given at the IACP conference in September 2016 and focuses in on the principles of drive capping and drive neutrality, as well as how these principles can be applied to pet training with reactive dogs. Unfortunately to fit it all in the videos had to be cut out, however if you wish to have a full copy including videos please mail a 2GB thumb drive to Jerry at Tarheel Canine.
Tarheel Canine will be offering special workshops starting in the fall 2016 through next year 2017 on various topics of interest to the sport dog trainer.
This article explains the European origins of the modern police K9 including a brief introduction to the canine sports of Europe that form the foundation of the dogs we use today for both dual and single purpose police K9s, and why we use imported dogs.
Verbal Out, Out and Return and Tactical Removal Part 3Tarheel Canine
Part 3 of this series discusses proper training of a tactical release for a police K9. The proper use of the technique and training steps are discussed as well as handler and collar neutrality as a prerequisite.
The Verbal Out, Out and Return, and Tactical Release: Part 2Tarheel Canine
This second article in this three part series explains how to train the out and return in a way that generates little to no conflict, and bridges over from the out and guard we discussed in part 1 of the series. Eliminating slow responses to the out and return to cover based on using the training drill know as redirected bites will make for a much more reliable out and return.
This presentation was given at the IACP conference in September 2016 and focuses in on the principles of drive capping and drive neutrality, as well as how these principles can be applied to pet training with reactive dogs. Unfortunately to fit it all in the videos had to be cut out, however if you wish to have a full copy including videos please mail a 2GB thumb drive to Jerry at Tarheel Canine.
Tarheel Canine will be offering special workshops starting in the fall 2016 through next year 2017 on various topics of interest to the sport dog trainer.
