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Create a safe, successful K9 training program that results in
reliable protection dogs. Learn how to: Select the optimal breeds,
temperament and physical and mental characteristics for protection
work. Master the obedience-training techniques that form the
foundation of protection training. Use the methods of the Dutch
Police Dog (KNPV) program, which produces some of the finest police
and protection dogs in the world. Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak,
leading dog trainers from the Netherlands, share their proven,
comprehensive program for training dogs for personal protection.
Their cutting-edge techniques and work with the International Red
Cross, the United Nations and the International Rescue Dog
Organization (IRO) have placed them in world demand. In this fully
revised and updated edition of K9 Personal Protection, Resi and
Ruud start with the basics, including how to select the right dog
for protection work, how to properly raise a protection dog from a
puppy and how to correct a dog s bad behavior. Next, they cover
fundamental obedience training for protection dogs, such as
training for heelwork, the recall, the send away and more. Finally,
they present a complete program for training reliable protection
dogs, from basic exercises and decoy techniques to the exercises of
the KNPV program. Get a free ebook through the Shelfie app with the
purchase of a print copy."
Enhance the operational capabilities of your K9 explosive detection
teamLearn how to: Train your K9 to detect the six principal
chemical categories of explosives.Choose the right search method
for your operational requirements.Care for and administer first aid
to your explosive detection K9.In the high stakes realm of
explosive detection work, where even the smallest mistake can have
fatal consequences, the margin of error is zero. When you and your
K9 are in the field, only the highest level of training will get
the job done. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak have worked with police
departments around the world to help them improve their K9
explosive detection training programs, and in this book they share
their expertise for handlers and trainers looking to enhance their
own performance.They teach how to pick the right dog for explosive
detection work and how to properly execute three types of searches
in training exercises: controlled, blind and operational. They show
you how to train K9s to detect the odors of the six principal
chemical categories of explosives, and they go over the many
factors to keep in mind that might influence a K9's work. Handlers
also learn how to properly conduct search actions in the field as
well as how to train K9s for the special tactics needed for mine
detection work.
A well-trained tracking dog can be the deciding factor that
determines success in both criminal investigations and
search-and-rescue operations. When the stakes are high, demanding
the highest level of performance from your K9, you need training
methods relied upon by police forces and SAR teams around the
world. Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak show you how to train your
dog in clean-scent tracking, a proven method that trains dogs to
follow a particular scent on a track, while ignoring cross-tracks
and other odors. In K9 Professional Tracking, you'll learn how to
train a clean-scent tracking dog you can count on. You'll also
learn to fully understand what your K9 is and is not capable of in
the field. With the right knowledge and techniques, you'll be able
to train tracking dogs to the highest professional standards.
Improve the performance of your K9 drug detection team with this
practical guide by expert trainers Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak.
Topics include selecting the right dog for drug detection work,
training basics, K9 first aid, planning a search action, and
identifying different categories of illegal drugs.
The German Shepherd is the most famous dog breed in the world,
renowned for its loyalty, devotion and adaptability. As a working
dog, the German Shepherd has distinguished itself with its even
temperament and suitability for a wide range of tasks, especially
in police and military work. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak take fans
of the German Shepherd on a fascinating journey through the breed's
history and development, from its origins in the 19th century to
its spread around the world as one of the top working dog breeds.
They also examine the reasons for the breed's recent decline in
popularity as a working dog, with many police agencies now using
other breeds. Anyone who owns or works with German Shepherds and
wants to improve their knowledge of this incredible breed should
read this book.
Everything you need to know about one of the world's most versatile
working dogs Anyone who owns or works with Labrador Retrievers
knows they are a special breed. Originally bred as a hunting dog in
the nineteenth century, the Labrador Retriever is renowned for its
intelligence, gentle ways, and adaptability. The same traits that
allow the Labrador Retriever to excel as a hunting dog make it a
versatile working dog. Its friendly disposition makes it one of the
most popular family pets as well. Expert trainers Resi Gerritsen
and Ruud Haak take you on a deep dive into the origins and history
of the breed before exploring the traits and characteristics that
distinguish it. Then, they provide training basics for the Labrador
Retriever to get you started, and they examine the wide range of
service and detection tasks the dog is ideally suited for. If you
work with a Labrador Retriever or want to start working with one,
this book offers a valuable guide to the many possibilities this
breed offers.
Make sure your K9 investigation work holds up in court. Based on
Resi and Ruud s previous book, K9 Fraud, with updated content and a
new chapter. Learn how to: Avoid the most common mistakes handlers
make. Become a better trainer and handler with a scientific
understanding of scent and tracking work. Train your dog for
scent-identification lineups using the scientifically proven Dutch
standard. Faulty K9 investigations often have serious consequences:
the guilty might walk free, and the innocent might suffer.
Internationally recognized dog handlers and trainers Dr. Resi
Gerritsen and Ruud Haak use real-life case studies historical and
recent to highlight K9 errors that can derail entire
investigations. Each of these mistakes, such as influencing your
dog s results or relying on contaminated scents, damages your
reputation and the value of your work. But with the right knowledge
and training protocols, you can minimize investigation errors. K9
errors have hampered investigations from the earliest uses of dogs
for police work in Europe to twenty-first century cases such as the
2001 anthrax attacks in the United States. Don t let the same
mistakes happen to you and your team. Get a free ebook through the
Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy."
Understand dog behavior to work with, not against, your K9 s
instincts. Learn how to: Recognize and interpret your K9 s
expressions, gestures and signals. Use operant conditioning to
efficiently and humanely train K9s. Plan and execute effective K9
training programs for search and detection, patrol, remote guided
camera, attack, and more. The art and science of training police,
military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more
about dog behavior. In this revised edition of "K9 Behavior
Basics," expert dog trainers Dr. Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak and
Simon Prins share the essentials every trainer needs to know about
these advances in K9 training. You ll learn how to successfully
implement or improve your dogs training programs using operant
conditioning. The authors outline key concepts in dog behavior and
communication and provide practical approaches to operant
conditioning. They share proven techniques and solid advice from
their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. Whether
you re just starting out or are a seasoned pro staying up-to-date,
"K9 Behavior Basics" has something for you. Get a free ebook
through the Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy."
The Belgian Malinois is an exceptional working dog used by police
and military units everywhere. In this book, Dr. Resi Gerritsen and
Ruud Haak explore the history and development of the Belgian
Malinois to understand why it's one of the top working breeds in
the world. While closely examining the evolution of the Malinois in
police work, Resi and Ruud also showcase how the dogs are used in
variety of other roles, including tracking, drug detection, cadaver
search, bed bug detection, and more
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