Thursday, June 5, 2014
Tracking Dog: Theory & Methods
Johnson presents the basics of
tracking work, and leads the reader step-by-step through a planned, easy
to follow program, which has resulted in 100% success for his students.
This success is now yours, regardless of your breed of dog or your past
experience. · NEW Foreword by Don Arner · Training Philosophy and
Terminology · Determining Behavioral Characteristics · Tracking Training
Essentials · T. D. Training Methods · Classical Problem Solving and
More!
Glen R. Johnson brought his many years of experience and innovation to write was has become the "bible" of trackers everywhere. His experience ranged from military dog work, to detection of toxic pipeline leaks using dogs.
Stunt Puppy Stunt Runner Hands-Free Dog Leash
- Comfortable hands-free running leash with 3M Scotch lite reflective material
- Simple; light design will not slow you down; perfect for night-time runs
- Black metal D-ring on waist belt slides to your preferred running position
- Connector stretches from 37 Inch to 55 Inch
- Waist belt adjusts from 26 Inch to 42 Inch
Product Description
Color: Glow Black
Enjoy
hands-free control when you and your dog hit the pavement, even after
dark. Versatile, flexible and comfortable, the Stunt Puppy Stunt Runner
was created specifically for--and is loved by--runners. The flexible
connector piece that attaches you and your dog stretches from 37-inch to
55-inch to easily absorb slight variations in stride and clips to an
adjustable waist belt with highly-reflective trim. Made from 3M Scotch
lite Reflective Material, this trim provides 200 candle power and
reflects directly back to the light source, up to 500 feet, in clear
low-light or nighttime conditions, so you and your dog stand out after
the sun goes down.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Cracker!: The Best Dog in Vietnam
CRACKER IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S MOST VALUABLE WEAPONS:
a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. She's a Big Deal, and she likes it that way. Sometimes Cracker remembers when she was younger, and her previous owner would feed her hot dogs and let her sleep in his bed. That was nice, too.
Rick Hanski is headed to Vietnam. There, he's going to whip the world and prove to his family and his sergeant -- and everyone else who didn't think he was cut out for war -- wrong. But sometimes Rick can't help but wonder that maybe everyone else is right. Maybe he should have just stayed at home and worked in his dad's hardware store.
When Cracker is paired with Rick, she isn't so sure about this new owner. He's going to have to prove himself to her before she's going to prove herself to him. They need to be friends before they can be a team, and they have to be a team if they want to get home alive.
Told in part through the uncanny point of view of a German shepherd, Cracker! is an action-packed glimpse into the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of a dog and her handler. It's an utterly unique powerhouse of a book by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira.
The author of Kira-Kira (2004) andWeedflower (2006)
tells a stirring, realistic story of America's war in Vietnam, using
the alternating viewpoints of an army dog named Cracker and her
17-year-old handler, Rick Hanski, who enlists to "whip the world" and
avoid a routine job. From their training at a base in the U.S, complete
with mean sergeant and close buddies, to their stalking the enemy, the
heartfelt tale explores the close bond of the scout-dog team, relating
how it detects booby traps and mines, finds the enemy, rescues POWs, and
returns home to a heroes' welcome. Throughout the struggle, the dog and
the teenager care for one another. There's no background on the
conflict ("he didn't and couldn't understand what he was doing here in
Vietnam"). Rather, the focus is on how Cracker uses her senses to help
the team accomplish its goals, and on her physical bond with Rick, who
understands Cracker's every movement.
a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. She's a Big Deal, and she likes it that way. Sometimes Cracker remembers when she was younger, and her previous owner would feed her hot dogs and let her sleep in his bed. That was nice, too.
Rick Hanski is headed to Vietnam. There, he's going to whip the world and prove to his family and his sergeant -- and everyone else who didn't think he was cut out for war -- wrong. But sometimes Rick can't help but wonder that maybe everyone else is right. Maybe he should have just stayed at home and worked in his dad's hardware store.
When Cracker is paired with Rick, she isn't so sure about this new owner. He's going to have to prove himself to her before she's going to prove herself to him. They need to be friends before they can be a team, and they have to be a team if they want to get home alive.
Told in part through the uncanny point of view of a German shepherd, Cracker! is an action-packed glimpse into the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of a dog and her handler. It's an utterly unique powerhouse of a book by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
K9 Officer's Manual
Inside this book you will find
comprehensive information on every aspect of the K9 unit, from
administration to officer safety on the job. With two decades of
experience, R. S. Eden presents expert training exercises and deployment
procedures. Action photos back up his points. In addition, the author
examines the attitudes of law enforcement officers from both within and
outside the K9 team and analyzes how this affects officer performance
and morale.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Robert S. Eden is a retired 28 year police veteran. Working with the Delta Police Department in British Columbia, Canada, Robert became a member of the dog section in 1983 and was appointed to the B.C. Police Commission's committee to create minimum police dog training standards for law enforcement agencies in the province. In 1991 he created and developed the International Police K9 Conference, a training seminar that was neither politically oriented nor specific to any particular style of training. Military Working Dogs: The Official U.S. Army Field Manual FM 3-19.17
The last Army dog field manual
(FM) was published in 1977. It reflected military working dog (MWD)
doctrine developed during the Vietnam era. Although useful at that time,
much of the information has since become obsolete. Today, MWD teams are
employed in dynamic ways never before imagined. Today's MWD team is a
highly deployable capability that commanders have used around the world
from Afghanistan to Africa and from the Balkans to Iraq. These
specialized teams aid commanders in stability and support operations as
well as in warfighting. Being modular and mobile makes these teams very
agile. As situations dictate, MWD teams are quick to arrive and able to
conduct various operations. Their versatility allows for effective
transformation at all echelons among readiness for deployment and
operations on the ground, through redeployment and back to readiness.
The highly aggressive dog tactics of the 1960s and 1970s are long gone.
Today's MWD program effectively employs expertly trained and motivated
handlers coupled with highly intelligent breeds of dogs. These teams are
continuously rotating between their assigned duties and deployments
worldwide to perform joint operations, multi-echelon tasks, and
interagency missions. This FM addresses the current capabilities of the
Military Police Working Dog Program as well as the potential for future
applications. As technology and world situations change, the MWD team
will continue the transformation process and give commanders the
full-spectrum capabilities needed to be combat multipliers on the
battlefield as well as persuasive force protection and antiterrorism
assets.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Phoenix Schutzhund Club
The objective of this association will be to preserve the German Shepherd dog in accordance with the breed standard as a working dog, to promote humane dog training methods for the working dog and to support responsible dog ownership and breeding practices.
The dog's loyalty to its master combined with its inherent working abilities is the basis for all training undertaken by this Club; training methods used shall be in keeping with this basis.
Obedience, Protection, and Tracking training sessions designed to prepare the dog handler team for Schutzhund trials shall be held by the club at least once a week. All Schutzhund trial preparation shall be in accordance with VDH trial rules. Training goals may vary from or go beyond the Schutzhund performance requirements to accommodate the membership's views and interests, but all training must fall within the framework of the Club's stated purpose and all dogs on the active list of the Club's record are to be engaged in United Schutzhund Clubs of America trial degree preparation on a regular basis.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Merry Pet The Barn Wood Pet House, Large
- Wood is kiln dried and treated with natural color stains to make it suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
- Natural insulating feature of wood keeps your pet warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
- Removable roof top and bottom panels for easy cleaning
- Raised bottom design keeps pets dry.
- Easy to assemble with instructions and hardware included. Phillip screwdriver required.
Product Description
This house was conceived with the outdoor pet in mind, allowing him to enjoy both the comfort of an enclosed sleeping area and the freedom of an outdoor porch. In addition to a raised base, this porch was designed with a roof, which offers complete coverage to your pet, keeping them dry and shaded from the elements. A window of the house allows for ventilation of the enclosed areas.
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