One of my most valuable assets when on an operation with my dog is my teammates and back up. While I'm busy observing and handling my dog, they can ensure the environment is kept safe and secure. Having people you can trust That back you is priceless.
Always visible in our @war_dog_tactical GHOST harness and utilising the high vis tac lead. My favourite combo.
Use our code ECHOTRACKK9TRAINING for a discount off your entire order or the link www.petbound.co.za/echotrackk9training to get started 👌✅🐾
I trust her capabilities when out as Echo was trained and imprinted on @getxent odour tubes- scientifically guaranteed success.
These incredible training aids can be bought through our South African supplier @dog_scent_technology
#belgianmalinois #workingdog #detectiondog #saps #drugdog #drugbust
Raising a puppy
One of the key aspects to raising a well rounded and balanced dog is exposing them, and training/playing with them, in as many environments as possible.
Something I say often to clients is how can I get upset at my dog for behaving 'inappropriately' away from home when I haven't set them up for success by teaching them how I'd like for them to behave? Your dog won't know what is deemed inappropriate behaviour in your eyes, so we can't get upset at them for 'not listening' or 'being distracted' while away from home. Lead by example and teach them how you'd like for them to behave.
Of course my puppy was a bit distracted to start, so I simply stood there and waited for him to give me some attention. Glance= PAY. Now he starts realising what has value to him. Then we start having fun- I show him he should pay me some attention while in a new environment, not only is it fun, it PAYS!
My friend approached me at the end and I was pleased he didn't break the sit stay go say hello, small wins (:
That feeling 🖤🤎
Reminiscing a beautiful weekend with my type of people 🫶 .
.
.
.
#belgianmalinois #workingdog #detectiondog #k9training #belgianshepherd #psa #obedience #k9trainer
One of the most important aspects of raising a puppy is socialization. Socializing your puppy to as many aspects of life they will encounter contributes to raising a well rounded, confident dog.
The first thing I do with any puppy I get is start to socialise - and I want to start as soon as 8 weeks (: sometimes I'm allowed this opportunity, sometimes I get them a bit later. Well socialized does not mean "they met my mom's three dogs so they must be social". Well socialized means they met as many dogs of different sizes, ages, breeds, genders (thankfully only two) , personalities and play styles as possible!
I'm thankfully blessed with my own dogs which act as incredibly good teachers for puppies , each with their own different energy and personalities. Anakin pictured is far too tolerant of the new puppies incredibly boisterous and otherwise rude behaviour (nipping and biting ) , whereas my female Echo doesn't tolerate it for a second. I can't assist in teaching my puppy appropriate behaviours around other dogs- but my dogs can!
My Pitbull actually loves puppies and loves to play with them, and is a good disciplinarian but a bit more lenient than Echo, so in exposing my puppy to all different kinds of dogs, I can assure they have good manners, social skills and understand appropriate and what is inappropriate behaviour, through the teaching and guidance of other dogs.
Scatter feeding - an underused tool in the dog owners toolbox. So quick and easy and far less boring than food in a bowl which is scoffed down within seconds.
Hear the way Dax is using his nose to find the pellets ?
Sniffing provides vital enrichment for dogs and can be mentally stimulating and tiring, fantastic when used in combination with obedience training, exercise and play to result in a well rounded and satisfied puppy.
Certified lover boy 😮💨💕
Wearing our @war_dog_tactical Echo collar.
Use our code ECHOTRACKK9TRAINING for a discount off your entire order or the link www.petbound.co.za/echotrackk9training to get started 👌✅🐾
.
.
.
#belgianshepherd #belgianmalinois #dogtrainer #doghandler #k9trainer #k9training #k9behaviourist #k9unit #workingdog #workingdogsofinstagram #demo #detectiondog #protectionk9 #protectiondog #deteranddetect #hollandseherder #highdrive #focused
How valuable is a @getxent odour tube to my dog? 😏 So small yet so powerful. The multiple dogs in the area prove no distraction against the odour.
We love their range of odour impregnated tubes for many reasons, they're safe to use, legal to carry and conveniently sized to store in the most imaginative places.
For the science behind the tube follow: https://getxent.com/pages/science
Here my dog finds and indicates on a Methamphetamine odour tube- the 3rd in their range he is now trained to detect.
These wonderful products and more are also available to purchase through @dog_scent_technology with a handy discount code: ECHOTK9
.
#belgianmalinois #workingdog #detectiondog #workingdog #belgianshepherd #k9unit #k9training
Anakin 11 months in a local Build It. Looking for a Getxent cocaine odour tube. Passing workers and noise proves no issue - odour is more important.
Another reason I love the tubes from Getxent is that they provide a safe alternative for placing hides in public. Far better than placing real narcotics out in a shop. And conveniently small so I can place them in the most inconspicuous locations.
To learn more about the science behind a Getxent tube- check out their website: https://getxent.com/pages/science
GDLT'S Anakin - irritability threshold example. My young dogs are also expected to search in any environment regardless of any distractions or stimuli present. Grow them up with this kind of expectation, they will handle anything thrown at them. How realistic is the idea that a detection dog will work in a perfectly quiet calm environment? Or will there be dogs barking or kids screaming or the noise of machinery? My female Malinois expresses her disgust at not being able to participate. Training dogs at my kennels, which are often filled with reactive dogs means they naturally pick up a high irritability threshold.
Anakin is working for a @getxent cocaine tube, amongst distraction odours. Notice I continue walking despite his indication. Let us not give our dogs subtle cues without realising. When I present elsewhere, if truly in odour. He won't move. These are behaviours I am continually trying to reinforce, as well as the indication in close proximity to odour. I prefer my dogs, especially my narcotics dogs, to be as close to source as possible, as this helps in the operational world when attempting to locate said hidden odours and prevents us wasting time.
.
#narcoticsdetectiondog #security #deteranddetect #detectiondog #belgianmalinois #workingdog #lawenforcementk9 #saps #policedog #narcotics
How much do you cue your dog without realising ? After the initial release to search, I thought I'd go sit down and see if he carried on with his job. Left the video audio in so you can hear it for yourself. After his command to go, the only other thing he got was his marker to release.
Indication so still it almost looks like I've paused it. That's what I live for.
GDLT'S ANAKIN on @getxent tubes with @dog_scent_technology cocaine odour. Distraction odours present. A few days after the initial imprint.
.
.
.
#belgianshepherd #belgianmalinois #dogtrainer #doghandler #k9trainer #k9training #k9behaviourist #k9unit #workingdog #workingdogsofinstagram #demo #detectiondog #protectionk9 #protectiondog #deteranddetect #hollandseherder #highdrive #focused
GDLT's Anakin. Searching in a local pet shop for odour. Excuse the poor filming but the hand with the leash has the camera. We have only recently started introducing a lot more on leash searches.
Pet shops create fantastic training environments in that staff and customers are a wonderful distraction and there are plenty of distraction odours in the multitude of toys, food and treats available.
Can you see when he came into odour ? Pity I didn't catch his indication or the gentleman that was looking at food in that same aisle.
But nonetheless such a fun dog to work and be understands the game beautifully.
.
Use our code ECHOTRACKK9TRAINING for a discount off your entire order or the link www.petbound.co.za/echotrackk9training to get started 👌✅🐾
.
.
.
#belgianshepherd #belgianmalinois #dogtrainer #doghandler #k9trainer #k9training #k9behaviourist #k9unit #workingdog #workingdogsofinstagram #demo #detectiondog #protectionk9 #protectiondog #deteranddetect #hollandseherder #highdrive #focused #security #securityk9
