U.S. Military Working Dog Training Handbook

U.S. Military Working Dog Training Handbook
by Department of Defense

Overview:
Learn how to train your dog exactly as the U.S. military trains its canine soldiers. This manual is the Department of Defense’s principle source of information on care, conditioning, and training of our nation’s Military Working Dogs. From basics, such as “HEEL” and “STAY” to negotiating obstacle courses, to tracking, searching, and even attacking . . . this manual shows readers how our military trains their dogs to be the best trained canines in the world. Contents include:

Veterinary Training Priorities

Principles of Conditioning and Behavior Modification

Patrol Dog Training * Clear Signals Training Method

Deferred Final Response

Detector Dog Training Validation

The Military Working Dog (MWD Program)

Facilities and Equipment

And more…

Publication date: 10/30/2012
Pages: 304