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K9 Decoys and Aggression: A Manual for Training Police Dogs
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A good decoy is a K9 trainer’s most valuable tool. A good decoy can make a poor dog better, a mediocre dog good, and a good dog excellent. A poor decoy, on the other hand, can havedevastating effects, ruining even a good dog.
Stephen Mackenzie, professor of animal science and deputy sheriff with more than 30 years’ experience training and handling police dogs, shows you how to master the art of being a decoy in this revised and updated new edition. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively with your canine partner and how to stimulate specific types of aggression in the dog in a safe, positive way. This guide is essential reading for all decoys, including both instructors and students. It will improve the effectiveness of all K9 personnel, handlers, and trainers.
A good decoy is a K9 trainer’s most valuable tool. A good decoy can make a poor dog better, a mediocre dog good, and a good dog excellent. A poor decoy, on the other hand, can havedevastating effects, ruining even a good dog.
Stephen Mackenzie, professor of animal science and deputy sheriff with more than 30 years’ experience training and handling police dogs, shows you how to master the art of being a decoy in this revised and updated new edition. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively with your canine partner and how to stimulate specific types of aggression in the dog in a safe, positive way. This guide is essential reading for all decoys, including both instructors and students. It will improve the effectiveness of all K9 personnel, handlers, and trainers.
163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2015
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February 13, 2019
Really interesting read
While not containing any ground breaking revelations, this book is filled with information. A definite must for newcomers or people just interested in learning.
While not containing any ground breaking revelations, this book is filled with information. A definite must for newcomers or people just interested in learning.
August 6, 2017
Very good read
Very good read and it really helped me learn more about working K9 behaviors, body language and communication. Definitely a must read for K9 handlers.
Very good read and it really helped me learn more about working K9 behaviors, body language and communication. Definitely a must read for K9 handlers.
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