At the train station, there is always a police officer with his german shephard police dog. I was waiting for a train last night and was pretty close to the officer and the dog.
The dog was sprawled out on the floor looking utterly bored and silly. A group of people who kind of looked like they weren't up to any good were about to walk by, and the officer said "Look lively." The dog jumped up, the hair on it's back stood on end, and it was growling and baring it's teeth. The group of people scurried by and almost jumped onto their train. When they were gone, the officer said "Chill," and the dog flopped back down.
It was hilarious! Could someone tell me if many police dogs are trained to do this, or was this something that this particular officer has done with this particular dog?
2007-02-01 02:23:06 · 13 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Now that I give it more thought, I wouldn't say that the dog looked bored. Relaxed is a much better word. In the "chill" mode, he watched people and has his ears pricked up. He was laying down, but had all his paws tucked close to him and I got the impression he could jump up really fast.
2007-02-01 05:16:26 · update #1
A moronic example of a dog. Where did this take place? The officer can tell his dog to pay attention without acting like an idiot. Hair standing up on the dog's back and neck and showing teeth, or pile erecting is not a good sign. The dog had no reason to get defensive, and that is a sign of defense. Police tactics like that is what gives some guys bad names and gets depts sued. And the number one reason why police dogs get put out of work. Had that dog bitten someone for no reason other then being defensive, what would the end result be like? A police dog receives specific training to respond to a threat by apprehending a suspect and holding him for the handler. the dog can be made to show aggression toward someone, but there needs to be a reason for that. Most dogs need a stimuli of some sort in order to act aggressively. Some police dogs will refuse to engage a suspect unless the suspect is provoking the dog's prey drive. I really hate to see things like that where an officer has to tell his dog to pay attention because the dog is too lazy to do it on his own and when he does it, he immediately goes into defense drive.
2007-02-01 05:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For monitoring down and going after suspects, police desire a dog with a excessive play pressure and person who appears intimidating. Most people jogging from the police don't seem to be going to run from a poodle or take it as a significant hazard. Pitbulls are typically to pleasant, so aren't used for this work. A Yorkshire terrier will not be equipped to bite and keep any one. Bull puppies have respiration problems, so would now not be ready to face up to the bodily demands of police work. Beagles would do monitoring to seek out proof. They're also used in airports and at boarder coursing to notice medicines and other gadgets that can pose problems. A Golden Retrieve or Poodle could also do that work. Police do appear for dogs that preserve up with the physical demands, are motivated to make training less difficult and might do the job. Some breeds are not any suited to police work.
2016-08-10 14:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For monitoring down and going after suspects, police want a canines with a intense play force and one which looks intimidating. maximum individuals working from the police are not going to run from a poodle or take it as a extreme risk. Pitbulls have a tendency to be to friendly, so are no longer used for this artwork. A Yorkshire terrier should not be waiting to bite and carry somebody. Bull canines have respiratory issues, so does no longer be waiting to withstand the actual calls for of police artwork. Beagles ought to do monitoring to discover evidence. they're additionally utilized in airports and at boarder coursing to come upon drugs and different products that could pose issues. A Golden Retrieve or Poodle could additionally try this artwork. Police do seek for canines that save up with the actual calls for, are inspired to make coaching much less annoying and can do the activity. some breeds are not any appropriate to police artwork.
2016-09-28 06:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by goodfellow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The words the police officer used were uniquely his own, but the concept is a long standing one used by canine officers world wide. The police dog must know how to differentiate between work and down time. This is done with key phrases to let the dog know he is on duty!
The words can be in any language and K-9 officers frequently teach their dogs commands in a language not native to the country the officer works in.
The words can also be uncommon. For example, an officer might use BLUE for the "look lively" command and PIZZA for the "Chill" command.
2007-02-01 02:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by kja63 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
That would depend on who trained them. Since it is impossiable for one trainer to train all police dogs each trainer has their own quirks they teach, as well as all the basic police dog duties.
Not all police dogs are trained the same. Some are crowd control, some are Drug enforcement etc. Look Lively is more than not a basic command to the dog to let him know there may be trouble. Chill more than not is everything is ok no more trouble.
2007-02-01 02:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
probably most police dogs are trained to look aggressive when they have to be. Police dogs aren't machines they are just like any normal dog... except these ones have a real job to do.
They get bored just like any other dog would standing around, with nothing happening at work. however... I guarantee even when hes all floppy and looking bored and silly I guarantee he is still more alert and aware than you know.
that is funny tho, I would like to have seen it. wish my cocker spaniel could do that... shes basically deaf to the world tho... and if she did anything she would breathe on them... but in some states that would be cruel and unusual punishment if the smell didn't out right kill the people...
2007-02-01 02:30:54 · answer #6 · answered by Dylan m 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes police dogs are trained to do things on command even before an officer gets one.
2007-02-01 02:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
My cousin is a K-9 officer in Marion co., OH, and his dog is amazing, too. He has shown me demonstrations. I think they are all probably that good. The officers do not completely train the dogs themselves, the officers are more less trained to 'command' the dogs.
2007-02-01 02:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by acesfourpal 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Most police dogs are trained to do that. Because they are naturally protecting thier partners, the police dogs and their owners have to have a special bond like that, because if they didn't they wouldn't be able to do such a good job.
Because I mean police dogs aren't always mean. They are just mean when they were trained to be.
2007-02-01 02:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by Torey♥ 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Police dogs are trained to react to commands immediately.
2007-02-01 02:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋