U.S. Military Working Dog Training Handbook

Learn how to train your dog exactly as the U.S. military trains its canine soldiers. This manual is the Department of Defense€s principle source of information on care, conditioning, and training of our nation€s Military Working Dogs €“ such as €œCairo,€ the canine who served in the raid that killed Bin Laden. From basics, such as €œHEEL€ and €œSTAY€ to negotiating obstacle courses, to tracking, searching, and even attacking . . . this manual shows readers how our military trains their dogs to be the best trained canines in the world. Contents include: * Veterinary Training Priorities  * Principles of Conditioning and Behavior Modification  * Patrol Dog Training   * Clear Signals Training Method  * Deferred Final Response  * Detector Dog Training Validation  * The Military Working Dog (WMD Program)  * Facilities and Equipment  * And more€¦