| U.S. Military Working Dog Training Handbook Contributor(s): Department of Defense (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762780320 ISBN-13: 9780762780327 Publisher: Lyons Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Dogs - Training - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - Reference |
| Dewey: 636.708 |
| LCCN: 2012030569 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.70 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 "Cairo," the canine who served in the raid that killed Bin Laden. From basics, such as "HEEL" and "STAY" 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... |