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Police Dog
A police dog is a dog that is trained specifically to
assist police and similar law-enforcement personnel
with their work. They are also known in the United
States as police K9s (a play on words; a
homophone for canine).
The term is sometimes used in the common
parlance of several countries to refer to any
German Shepherd Dog because of the long history
of the use of the German Shepherd by the police
and military; in some nations German Shepherds
are the only dogs used by those forces. In the
post-industrial era German Shepherds have often
been depicted as police dogs in television, movies
and police dog memorials. This breed is often still
used, as are a few other breeds. Almost all dog
breeds that are trained for police work, originate
from Germanic and Romance countries.
Chasing and Holding
Most often, police dog refers to a dog who has
been trained to guard their handler, and to find,
chase, intimidate, and hold suspects who are
attempting to elude the police. Modern police dogs
are not vicious animals; most are trained to enjoy
their work, with chasing and grabbing introduced to
them as tricks or games that can be played only
when the handler (a police officer) gives the
appropriate command. The dog's goal is not to bite;
it is to grab and hold on at all costs until the handler
gives the release command. This means that the
dog grabs hard, and a fleeing suspect can be bitten
when attempting to avoid or fight off a dog and the
dog is attempting with full speed and energy to grab
the suspect. Most handlers, if possible, give the
suspect a verbal warning that the dog will be set
loose if they do not immediately halt, and this is
often sufficient deterrent that the dog is not needed.
Some police dog units prefer to start with a pursue
and bark tactic, where the dog barks to alert the
handler to his whereabouts and to intimidate the
suspect and keep him from running until the police
arrive. In this case, the dog usually grabs and holds
only when the suspect does not halt. Others feel
that the bark first, bite later strategy is not effective
and prefer to always use the chase and hold
strategy.
Most of these dogs live in their handlers' homes
and interact with their family and friends on a
regular basis to ensure that they remain social and
pleasant animals.
A police dog and handler train and work as a team,
because they must trust each other and
understand each other completely when working in
stressful, even dangerous, and often rapidly
changing situations. Police dog teams have been
accused of using excessive force in some cases, so
it is critical that the human be able to manage a
difficult situation wisely, to use the trained dog only
as appropriate, and to be able to control the dog
completely so that the dog can be called off
instantly when the situation warrants.
Legal Status
In recognition of the valuable role these animals
play in police duties and the dangers they face,
there have been a number of measures to ensure
their protection. These include outfitting dogs with
bulletproof vests to protect them from guns and
some areas have passed laws that make attacking
a police dog a felony (in New Jersey, after a police
dog was killed in the line of duty, the NJ General
Assembly attempted to pass legislation that would
treat the murder of an on-duty police dog as the
same as the murder of an on-duty police officer,
allowing the state attorney general or county district
attorneys to pursue the death penalty). In some
jurisdictions police dogs are considered to be police
officers in law so that any penalty that can be
applied to the assault of a human police officer can
also apply to an assault on a police dog.
Other Law Enforcement Uses
Law enforcement also uses dogs for tracking
suspects or finding missing persons or objects, or
for detecting drugs or explosives. Bloodhounds are
often used for the former, although most breeds
have an outstanding sense of smell and can be
trained to follow scent trails or to detect certain
kinds of odors.
In many countries, Beagles are used in airports to
sniff the baggage for items that is against the
quarantine; due to their friendly nature and
appearance, the beagle does not worry the
passengers.
As of February 2007, the U.S. Transportation
Security Administration currently uses 420 trained
dogs to patrol 75 airports and 13 major transit
systems. On September 11, 2001, the TSA only
had 174 dogs in service in 39 airports.[1]
Some dogs, called cadaver dogs, are trained in
detecting the odor of decomposing bodies. Dogs'
noses are so sensitive that they are even capable
of detecting bodies that are under running water.
Police Dogs in the United Kingdom
General purpose police dogs in British police forces
are usually German Shepherds, also known as
Alsatians. 'Passive' drugs dogs (used to sniff
people as they pass to determine whether they are
carrying drugs, but not to actually touch them) are
often Labradors, known for their placid and friendly
nature. 'Active' drugs dogs (which search for drugs
in locations instead of on people) and explosives
dogs are usually Springer Spaniels, known for their
inquisitiveness, intelligence and enthusiasm.
General purpose dogs and passive drugs dogs are
usually trained to search for objects as well.
Handlers and their dogs must be licensed by the
Home Office, following a thirteen-week course.
They are licensed as a team and handlers cannot
work each others' dogs unless they undergo a
licensing course with the other dog as well (which
only lasts six weeks if both handler and dog are
already fully-trained).
Source: Wikipedia
A police dog is a dog that is trained specifically to
assist police and similar law-enforcement personnel
with their work. They are also known in the United
States as police K9s (a play on words; a
homophone for canine).
The term is sometimes used in the common
parlance of several countries to refer to any
German Shepherd Dog because of the long history
of the use of the German Shepherd by the police
and military; in some nations German Shepherds
are the only dogs used by those forces. In the
post-industrial era German Shepherds have often
been depicted as police dogs in television, movies
and police dog memorials. This breed is often still
used, as are a few other breeds. Almost all dog
breeds that are trained for police work, originate
from Germanic and Romance countries.
Chasing and Holding
Most often, police dog refers to a dog who has
been trained to guard their handler, and to find,
chase, intimidate, and hold suspects who are
attempting to elude the police. Modern police dogs
are not vicious animals; most are trained to enjoy
their work, with chasing and grabbing introduced to
them as tricks or games that can be played only
when the handler (a police officer) gives the
appropriate command. The dog's goal is not to bite;
it is to grab and hold on at all costs until the handler
gives the release command. This means that the
dog grabs hard, and a fleeing suspect can be bitten
when attempting to avoid or fight off a dog and the
dog is attempting with full speed and energy to grab
the suspect. Most handlers, if possible, give the
suspect a verbal warning that the dog will be set
loose if they do not immediately halt, and this is
often sufficient deterrent that the dog is not needed.
Some police dog units prefer to start with a pursue
and bark tactic, where the dog barks to alert the
handler to his whereabouts and to intimidate the
suspect and keep him from running until the police
arrive. In this case, the dog usually grabs and holds
only when the suspect does not halt. Others feel
that the bark first, bite later strategy is not effective
and prefer to always use the chase and hold
strategy.
Most of these dogs live in their handlers' homes
and interact with their family and friends on a
regular basis to ensure that they remain social and
pleasant animals.
A police dog and handler train and work as a team,
because they must trust each other and
understand each other completely when working in
stressful, even dangerous, and often rapidly
changing situations. Police dog teams have been
accused of using excessive force in some cases, so
it is critical that the human be able to manage a
difficult situation wisely, to use the trained dog only
as appropriate, and to be able to control the dog
completely so that the dog can be called off
instantly when the situation warrants.
Legal Status
In recognition of the valuable role these animals
play in police duties and the dangers they face,
there have been a number of measures to ensure
their protection. These include outfitting dogs with
bulletproof vests to protect them from guns and
some areas have passed laws that make attacking
a police dog a felony (in New Jersey, after a police
dog was killed in the line of duty, the NJ General
Assembly attempted to pass legislation that would
treat the murder of an on-duty police dog as the
same as the murder of an on-duty police officer,
allowing the state attorney general or county district
attorneys to pursue the death penalty). In some
jurisdictions police dogs are considered to be police
officers in law so that any penalty that can be
applied to the assault of a human police officer can
also apply to an assault on a police dog.
Other Law Enforcement Uses
Law enforcement also uses dogs for tracking
suspects or finding missing persons or objects, or
for detecting drugs or explosives. Bloodhounds are
often used for the former, although most breeds
have an outstanding sense of smell and can be
trained to follow scent trails or to detect certain
kinds of odors.
In many countries, Beagles are used in airports to
sniff the baggage for items that is against the
quarantine; due to their friendly nature and
appearance, the beagle does not worry the
passengers.
As of February 2007, the U.S. Transportation
Security Administration currently uses 420 trained
dogs to patrol 75 airports and 13 major transit
systems. On September 11, 2001, the TSA only
had 174 dogs in service in 39 airports.[1]
Some dogs, called cadaver dogs, are trained in
detecting the odor of decomposing bodies. Dogs'
noses are so sensitive that they are even capable
of detecting bodies that are under running water.
Police Dogs in the United Kingdom
General purpose police dogs in British police forces
are usually German Shepherds, also known as
Alsatians. 'Passive' drugs dogs (used to sniff
people as they pass to determine whether they are
carrying drugs, but not to actually touch them) are
often Labradors, known for their placid and friendly
nature. 'Active' drugs dogs (which search for drugs
in locations instead of on people) and explosives
dogs are usually Springer Spaniels, known for their
inquisitiveness, intelligence and enthusiasm.
General purpose dogs and passive drugs dogs are
usually trained to search for objects as well.
Handlers and their dogs must be licensed by the
Home Office, following a thirteen-week course.
They are licensed as a team and handlers cannot
work each others' dogs unless they undergo a
licensing course with the other dog as well (which
only lasts six weeks if both handler and dog are
already fully-trained).
Source: Wikipedia
Battle Ridge Kennels & K9 Services
Police service dogs trained at Battle Ridge K9
are trained by Professionals with years of law
enforcement experience and who are current
or previous K9 handlers and administrators.
Our trainers have encountered the same
situations on the street that they are training
police service dogs to encounter. They know
by experience.
Police service dogs trained at Battle Ridge K9
are trained by Professionals with years of law
enforcement experience and who are current
or previous K9 handlers and administrators.
Our trainers have encountered the same
situations on the street that they are training
police service dogs to encounter. They know
by experience.
Police
K9 Training
K9 Training
Castle's K9, Inc. At Castle's K-9 our four
to six and ten week program is designed to
prepare your officer and canine for everyday
life on the street. Our 200-hour four-week
program of training includes classroom training
covering over thirty areas of police dog
training. Our 500-page manual will assist your
officer with the classroom studies. Our rigorous
field training exercises are not for the weak at
heart. This is very rigorous program and your
handler must be in top condition. All handlers
must be able to carry their canine; so being in
shape is a must.
to six and ten week program is designed to
prepare your officer and canine for everyday
life on the street. Our 200-hour four-week
program of training includes classroom training
covering over thirty areas of police dog
training. Our 500-page manual will assist your
officer with the classroom studies. Our rigorous
field training exercises are not for the weak at
heart. This is very rigorous program and your
handler must be in top condition. All handlers
must be able to carry their canine; so being in
shape is a must.
Police Dog Home Page
Eden Consulting Group is a business
comprised of police officers dedicated to the
training of police K9 handlers. As working the
streets becomes more dangerous to officers
and the citizens we protect, we must keep
abreast of the most versatile and successful
techniques available to us. Our goal is to
provide those techniques to you and to
support you in providing the most effective and
ethical service possible to your community.
Eden Consulting Group is a business
comprised of police officers dedicated to the
training of police K9 handlers. As working the
streets becomes more dangerous to officers
and the citizens we protect, we must keep
abreast of the most versatile and successful
techniques available to us. Our goal is to
provide those techniques to you and to
support you in providing the most effective and
ethical service possible to your community.
| Some general background |
"The disposition of noble dogs is to be gentle
with people they know and the opposite with
those they don't know...How, then, can the
dog be anything other than a lover of learning
since it defines what's its own and what's
alien." ~ Plato
with people they know and the opposite with
those they don't know...How, then, can the
dog be anything other than a lover of learning
since it defines what's its own and what's
alien." ~ Plato
Police K9 Training - Tarheel
Canine Training As a K9 handler you
are asked to step up when things heat up.
Today’s K9 officer must be well educated and
savvy; they face great demands to be skilled
and tactically sound. At TK9 we do not insult
your intelligence, we ask you to put it to work.
Small classes, hand selected dogs, and
excellent instructors challenge you to the best
of your abilities, both physically and mentally.
Learning to be a top K9 officer involves using
your mind to understand your dog, and the
scenarios you will find yourself in on the street.
Canine Training As a K9 handler you
are asked to step up when things heat up.
Today’s K9 officer must be well educated and
savvy; they face great demands to be skilled
and tactically sound. At TK9 we do not insult
your intelligence, we ask you to put it to work.
Small classes, hand selected dogs, and
excellent instructors challenge you to the best
of your abilities, both physically and mentally.
Learning to be a top K9 officer involves using
your mind to understand your dog, and the
scenarios you will find yourself in on the street.
RCMP Police Dog Service The
RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre is a
national training centre established to provide
suitable training and quality control in respect
to all operational Police Service Dog teams
within the RCMP and those agencies who have
requested and obtained training at the centre.
RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre is a
national training centre established to provide
suitable training and quality control in respect
to all operational Police Service Dog teams
within the RCMP and those agencies who have
requested and obtained training at the centre.
Vancouver Police Dog Squad The
Vancouver Police Dog Squad is well known
internationally and by many is considered one
the finest dog squads to be found anywhere.
Training methods have been refined
throughout the 40 year history. The resulting
training method used is not in the classic
'Schutzhund' style which is common in shows
and competitions. Although some components
are similar, it is neither realistic, safe or
practical for the unpredictable nature of urban,
street-level policing. Our reputation was
earned by the squad's productivity in criminal
apprehension work, urban tracking skills, and
the quest of continually improving efficiency in
training and deployment techniques. We
recently accomplished another 'first' in
becoming the first Canadian Police
Department to train dogs as a component of
the Emergency Response Team.
Vancouver Police Dog Squad is well known
internationally and by many is considered one
the finest dog squads to be found anywhere.
Training methods have been refined
throughout the 40 year history. The resulting
training method used is not in the classic
'Schutzhund' style which is common in shows
and competitions. Although some components
are similar, it is neither realistic, safe or
practical for the unpredictable nature of urban,
street-level policing. Our reputation was
earned by the squad's productivity in criminal
apprehension work, urban tracking skills, and
the quest of continually improving efficiency in
training and deployment techniques. We
recently accomplished another 'first' in
becoming the first Canadian Police
Department to train dogs as a component of
the Emergency Response Team.
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At some point during your police career, you may want to train as a K-9 officer.
If you're starting your career with that assignment already in mind, you should
choose a police department that takes a lot of pride in its K9 Unit. Unlike other
specialized units where people can pass in and out without a lot of fanfare, a K9
assignment is entirely different. You must be prepared to provide a high level of
commitment in time and energy to achieve a high level of performance from both
you and your canine partner. As a partner goes, you could never find a more
loyal and courageous partner than a police dog. However, his level of
performance will depend entirely on the skills you develop as a trainer and
handler.
Whether a police department is big or small, your assignment to the K9 Unit will
depend primarily upon the relationships you form with members of that unit.
Here's where the similarities between K9 units and other specialized units part.
When you're forming those relationships, you never want to come across as a self
styled expert. K9 training is just like a lot of other things when it comes to the
philosophical and technical aspects. Those aspects regarding training will vary
among police departments. One style of doing things will not necessarily be
better than another.
In most police departments, your canine partner will be your partner on a 24/7
basis. He'll be a member of your family where he'll interact with family members
much like any other family pet. Of course, he's not just a pet, he'll be a fully
functioning police officer just like you.
If you're starting your career with that assignment already in mind, you should
choose a police department that takes a lot of pride in its K9 Unit. Unlike other
specialized units where people can pass in and out without a lot of fanfare, a K9
assignment is entirely different. You must be prepared to provide a high level of
commitment in time and energy to achieve a high level of performance from both
you and your canine partner. As a partner goes, you could never find a more
loyal and courageous partner than a police dog. However, his level of
performance will depend entirely on the skills you develop as a trainer and
handler.
Whether a police department is big or small, your assignment to the K9 Unit will
depend primarily upon the relationships you form with members of that unit.
Here's where the similarities between K9 units and other specialized units part.
When you're forming those relationships, you never want to come across as a self
styled expert. K9 training is just like a lot of other things when it comes to the
philosophical and technical aspects. Those aspects regarding training will vary
among police departments. One style of doing things will not necessarily be
better than another.
In most police departments, your canine partner will be your partner on a 24/7
basis. He'll be a member of your family where he'll interact with family members
much like any other family pet. Of course, he's not just a pet, he'll be a fully
functioning police officer just like you.
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Scott's Police K-9 Import Services
Welcome to Scott's Police K-9 Import Services,
we are located in Asheboro North Carolina. We
provide pre-tested and fully trained K-9's for,
law enforcement, Government Militaries,
Federal Agencies, Private K-9 Security
Companies and Citizens protecting their Home
or Business. Our Importers are certified Master
Trainers, Certified Police K-9 Handlers and are
former US Military Soldiers.
Our K-9's are rigorously tested before we offer
them for sale. Our dogs are guaranteed for
workability, Hips X-Rayed and inoculated
against communicable diseases and are
guaranteed against genetic health diseases.
We travel to Europe to ensure that we have
the top dogs available in our kennel. Whatever
your needs may be, from a new Police K9 or a
Home protection dog to protect you and your
family, we have the experience and training to
place you with the right K9. Every dog is
handpicked by one of our Master Trainers.
Welcome to Scott's Police K-9 Import Services,
we are located in Asheboro North Carolina. We
provide pre-tested and fully trained K-9's for,
law enforcement, Government Militaries,
Federal Agencies, Private K-9 Security
Companies and Citizens protecting their Home
or Business. Our Importers are certified Master
Trainers, Certified Police K-9 Handlers and are
former US Military Soldiers.
Our K-9's are rigorously tested before we offer
them for sale. Our dogs are guaranteed for
workability, Hips X-Rayed and inoculated
against communicable diseases and are
guaranteed against genetic health diseases.
We travel to Europe to ensure that we have
the top dogs available in our kennel. Whatever
your needs may be, from a new Police K9 or a
Home protection dog to protect you and your
family, we have the experience and training to
place you with the right K9. Every dog is
handpicked by one of our Master Trainers.
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Police Author Kathy "Kat" Albrecht is a former police
bloodhound handler, crime scene investigator,
search-and-rescue manager, and
police-officer-turned-investigative pet detective. Kat's Website
bloodhound handler, crime scene investigator,
search-and-rescue manager, and
police-officer-turned-investigative pet detective. Kat's Website
| My New Project... Canines-and-Felines.com |
I've been an animal lover my entire life. I can't remember a time when I
didn't have a dog as a loyal companion. I didn't become a real cat lover;
until, just a few months before my retirement, I rescued a sickly little flea
invested cat from the street who I named Buddy. From being malnourished
and near death, Buddy is now fat and happy. Evidently, Buddy sensed my
love for dogs, for he acts more like a dog than a cat. Every time I look at
that little package of energy and personality, I couldn't imagine receiving a
better retirement gift.
My goal for Canines-and-Felines.com is to give visitors a user friendly site
to quickly find a lot of information on dogs, cats, and other wonderful
animals. For instance, readers of this page can go to the Canines and
Felines Book Store to find books about police dogs. Or, if you're interested
in the military uses and contributions of dogs, you can go to the
Canines-and-Felines Links page and click on War Dogs where you'll find
sites devoted to those true heroes.
The Authors section of the site is devoted to individual authors who write
books about everything and anything to do with animals. Each author's
page gives an overview of the author with a prominent link to click through
to the author's personal website.
While the site is still under construction, it's growing fast. It's a lot of work,
but it's a lot of fun too. There's so much to learn.
~ Barry M. Baker
didn't have a dog as a loyal companion. I didn't become a real cat lover;
until, just a few months before my retirement, I rescued a sickly little flea
invested cat from the street who I named Buddy. From being malnourished
and near death, Buddy is now fat and happy. Evidently, Buddy sensed my
love for dogs, for he acts more like a dog than a cat. Every time I look at
that little package of energy and personality, I couldn't imagine receiving a
better retirement gift.
My goal for Canines-and-Felines.com is to give visitors a user friendly site
to quickly find a lot of information on dogs, cats, and other wonderful
animals. For instance, readers of this page can go to the Canines and
Felines Book Store to find books about police dogs. Or, if you're interested
in the military uses and contributions of dogs, you can go to the
Canines-and-Felines Links page and click on War Dogs where you'll find
sites devoted to those true heroes.
The Authors section of the site is devoted to individual authors who write
books about everything and anything to do with animals. Each author's
page gives an overview of the author with a prominent link to click through
to the author's personal website.
While the site is still under construction, it's growing fast. It's a lot of work,
but it's a lot of fun too. There's so much to learn.
~ Barry M. Baker
