Learn to train working service philosophy and present some realism into your training. Our courses are generally offered in two, three week sessions overlapping our Bootcamps. This provides the applicant the opportunity to work with the public as well as privately with us for one week. We have designed this split course to allow those already running training facilities the ability to take a short leave of absence for their work schedule. It provides an opportunity to work in the field with the knowledge you have learned and return for your second session with new questions and problems fresh in mind.
We do not follow a rigid class schedule, rather work to the level and ability of the people participating. This outline below is a general course outline only. Feel free to ask questions or suggest materials you would like to cover while here. All courses have a hands-on approach with most theory taught in the field while working. Course content can be altered and customized to suit individual need. We recommend you bring one or two of your own dogs to work with as well. The dogs should have varying degrees or levels of training. The training should suit the level of course you are attending. Our own dogs are available to work with as well.
LEVEL 1
Directed at those who desire to learn on a public format. This course will give the applicant more than enough hands-on knowledge to conduct public classes, and begins into the training of dogs required for personal & home defense. It is aimed at those who desire to train dogs not intended for tactical work or as a foundation for those who desire to further their knowledge later. The kit necessary for this course is B.D.U.s , boots suitable for outdoor use, and clothing geared to the climate and the season you will train in. All leads, collars, long line, and harness are provided for by us and become the property of the applicant. The course is offered in two separate, 3 week segments. It is run overlapping our K-9 Soldier Bootcamp which allows you participate with those attending the Bootcamp as well as one week working with us privately.
Working Service Philosophy
Suitable Breeds, Male Vs. Female
The Application Of Stress To Promote Stability
Explanation And Application Of The Drives In The Work - Prey Vs Defense
Basic Obedience Under Stress
Off-Lead Obedience
Off-Lead Agility
Basic Tracking Involving Handlers Lost And Simple Tracking Of A Victim.
Basic Agility On Man Made And Natural Obstacles
Basic Bite Work Using A Sleeve And Full Body Bite Suit
Role Of The Helper
Role Of The Handler
Target Presentation, Arm, Arm Reversal, Leg
Learning How To Communicate With Your Dog
Learning To Assess The Level Of The Dog
How Much Stress Is Enough Stress.
Assessing The Dog's Body Language
Assessing The Skill Of The Handler
Proper Praise And Correction
Problem Behavior
Level Two
This level takes you further into the world of working service training
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Advanced Stress Application In Obedience, Agility, Scent Work & Agitation
Use of Distractions, Fire, Smoke, Loud Noises
Agitation in Full Body and Hidden Sleeve
Preliminary Muzzle Work
Multiple Target Areas
Guard An Article
Guard A Vehicle
Taking The Weaponed Hand
Basic Off Lead Personal Defense & Home Defense Scenarios
Perimeter Work
Searching The Home
Deployment on a stationary or advancing target
Applying Stress To The Handler
Discrimination & Location
Indication & Location
Advanced Man Tracking both hostile and friendly
Tracking Multiple Targets
Vehicle & Building Search
Deploying In & Out of a Stationary Vehicle
Deployment through water & smoke
LEVEL 3
Please call for a custom quote.
This course is set up for advanced handlers and trainers and covers the high tech tactical deployment procedures used under extreme prejudice and is open only to law enforcement, S.W.A.T. teams, anti-terrorist extraction teams, certified bounty hunters, licensed private security personnel. The detailed contents of this course will be discussed only upon receipt of a request on official letterhead of the above departments only. This course is conducted privately. Prior experience from attending our other courses is compulsory or an equivalent level approved by us.
Working through active deterrents, mace, fire, smoke etc.
Arrest procedure
Crowd control
Bunker introduction
Detection introduction
Extraction work
Multiple target work
Advanced scent work
Advanced obedience under stress
Advanced bite work
Multiple K-9 Deployment
The applicant's kit is the same as level one, although we strongly suggest you be physically prepared for this sometimes strenuous course. Upon completion the applicant will be certified by Dogman Mike McConnery at the level he or she has successfully proven themselves.
We train for live theatre deployment. No sporting dogs or sporting techniques. We're serious about what we do, if you're life depends on it, so should you be.
Mike Mc Connery of The Dogmen Inc. has become the most respected name in working service® dogs. Often copied, but never duplicated. Our dogs, our videos, our equipment are produced on our own facility. Never do we rely on the work of others. This ensures that we produce the finest in K-9 SOLDIERS®, videos, and equipment, enabling us to equip you with that hands-on knowledge and security. Remember at Dogmen, when the tailgate drops, the bullshit stops.
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