How do I train my German Shepherd to be an executive protection dog?
How do I train It myself? Where do I get a Decoy in L.A.? Could the owner be the decoy?
2007-03-01 14:05:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, you can not be your own decoy.. if you are the trainer/handler.. then you let someone else be the helper. Find a Schutzhund Club or a Protection Club or a club that does Ring Sport. Go from there.
To start with you can go to this site and see if there are any clubs you can visit in your area.. just to see what it is all about.
http://www.germanshepherddogs.com
This type of training you are talking about takes years of training and acquiring titles.
GOOD LUCK
Handler/Trainer of GSD's
http://360.yahoo.com/sewwoodyou
2007-03-01 14:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One you have to make sure that it is legal to have a dog trained in this matter. Most states do not allow persons to have ownership of such an animal other than law enforcement officers or military police officers. The other your dog would need to be professionally trained. This is something that a beginner with no knowledge does not need to attempt. You are not only endangering yourself or the dog but you would be endangering innocent persons. Also some home owners insurance companies may not insure you because your dog has been trained in such a manner he may pose a risk.
2007-03-01 14:21:36 · answer #2 · answered by libsmacker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot be your own decoy for your own dog in defensive work. It will cause conflict in your dog. You can train the obedience exercises, but yeah, not the actual decoy work. Also, your dog can't just be a run of the mill GSD. It has to have excellent drives, socialization, and nerves. 90+% of people who think they need a personal protection dog just need a large dog that barks as a deterrent. Nothing more...well, except maybe a home security system and self defense lessons.
2007-03-01 14:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Cave Canem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First how old is your dog? did it have any training?
if you have experience yes you can with a help of a trainer, if not you need to send it to one.
if it needs to be your protection dog you can't be the decoy.
It all depend on age and temperament of your GSD, how much prep work it had and so on.
2007-03-01 14:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by ronniegsd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean "executive protection"?
Contact www.ustk9.com to help you.
The owner should NEVER NEVER be the decoy.....always the one who releases and commands the dog.
You can also contact my boyfriend at spazhound83@hotmail.com.....he is a police k9 officer and trains personal protection dogs.....just makesure you let him know it's k9/ german sheperd related.
2007-03-01 14:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by Riley 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Training a dog to be aggressive [in any nature] can be dangerous if not by a trained professional.
I suggest taking your dog to a professional or forget the training.
Trying to train your dog to do such a thing could be harmful to both you and him/her.
2007-03-01 14:20:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋