How to get GSD spot on trained police dog level -?

Question

have trained to reasonable level difficult to get past this. any ideas?

Answer 1

i'm assuming your asking about the German Shepherd Dog. Police dogs are initially trained in whats called Schutzhund certification. You can look up Schutzhund online for the history. Basically, it is a test given to working dogs with events of obedience, tracking, and protection. Police dogs that you see on the road are trained in obedience and protection as well as muzzle fighting before going out on the road. At the same time, they have other police dogs that are trained specifically to track people, drugs or explosives. If you want your dog to be on the same level of obedience, honestly, it just a lot of practice. The protection side of it, well, it depends on the dog. American standard shepherds are not known for being good at protection work let alone bite work. European standards, or working standards, are great for protection and bite work and overall working. Protection and bite training can be expensive depending on the dog. Some progress slower than others while some fly through it. IT all depends on if your dog will bite the sleeve and if he/she bites, will it be with a firm grip and will they continue biting under the threat of harm. Muzzle work comes afterwards. Muzzle work is what it says. A dog wears a muzzle while fighting its attacker or opponent to the ground while using only its weight and nails. This is the test of a true guard dog. If you get a chance look for it online and you'll see what i mean. If you already have the obedience and the protection work done, honestly, its just the repetitions that get you past this. Also, however, some dogs don't go further. Schutzhund has 4 levels, 1,2,3 and A. Level 3 is the highest and few GSD's make it this far. Most workign breeds can gain level 1 and some level 2 but level 3 is the most difficult because it requires more than just good concentration and drive but also tremendous obedience. Level A, is issued in the states because the test only involve obedience and protection and not tracking. YOur best bet is to continue workign with your dog and over time see if he gets to a higher level but understand that it may not happen. Also, if your dog is over 4 years old, it may be harder than if he was under 4 because by this age, the dog has a set understanding of how he is to act and little will alter this. Up to 3-4 years old, the dog is learning and understanding his position and the standards to where he is to act and be. Hope it helped.

Answer 2

I have actually wondered that too. I would love to find out how to get my Siberian/GSD trained for search and rescue. You can ask a local dog trainer....maybe even a K9cop. However, police dogs train for a long time, as you probably know. Plus, it costs about $10,000 to properly train one ( as said on Animal Planet specail about Police dogs)

Answer 3

A well-trained dog makes everyone happy, including his owner. Take a little time training him, and you'll never regret it; you'll always have an obedient dog by your side. Find more https://tr.im/0U29A

By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.

To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.

Answer 4

You need a dog handlers license, you have to get one from the local police station. Its like a gun licence, and you are as responsible for your attack trained dog as you would be a loaded gun.
You have to keep your dog outside in a secure pen in case your house gets burgled.
Thats why a lot of people just don't bother with that kind of work, leave it to the service handlers.

Answer 5

Good Service Dog? I have trained Shutzhund some and I know that you need to be with a dog club that can help you, search your area for such a club. Ask police officers that have canines, they would know, because they have to keep their dogs and themselves in constant training.

Answer 6

working trials would be a good way to go. you have to do ceratin taks to acheive levels and win certificates. try getting in touch with the east anglian working trials group. i'm sure they'll be able to help.

Answer 7

I dont really understand your question, but perhaps this website can help?
http://www.geocities.com/iris_gsd/GSDjobs.html