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Protection
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All of
our German imports are trained to neutralize aggressive
situations. This means that the dog knows to only use as
much force as necessary to stop the aggressor. Many
people mistake a protection dog as an indiscriminate
biter. This is NOT TRUE. Our dogs are trained who,
where, and when to stop biting. The dogs know to bark or
snarl before biting, when repelling an aggressor.
Protection is a combination of various skills the dog
has learned through many different tests and training
exercises. For example, the courage test shows the dogs
heart and nerves when attacking. During this test, the
aggressor while running from the dog, suddenly turns
around and threatens the dog. A courageous dog will
continue through with the bite and disregard the threat.
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Protection
starts with a bark |
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After a bite occurs the
dog releases into what is known as the "bark and hold."
The dog will sit in front of the aggressor and continue
to bark until instructed otherwise. If the aggressor
moves, |
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Bark & Hold: only barking, no
biting, unless the suspect makes
a run for it! |
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runs or does
anything exempt stand still, the dog will
bite again. During the "bark and hold" the
disarming can occur. This is where the owner
of dog can disarm the aggressor while under
the protection of the dog. Again, if the
aggressor does anything but remain still the
dog will bite. When the disarm is complete,
the transport phase begins. The owner can
instruct the aggressor to begin walking
while the dog follows closely behind. If the
aggressor begins to run or makes a sudden
move, the dog will bite again.
This protection procedure can be preceded by
what is known as "searching the blinds."
This is a test in which the dog learns how
to search for aggressors in hiding places
such as bushes, closets, or other small
buildings. When the dog locates an aggressor
the dog begins to neutralize the situation
with a bark and hold. |
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