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EXERCISE No# 3
ATTACK ON HANDLER/MASTER PROTECTION
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The Handler
and Dog shall heel along a predetermined route. A person shall
emerge from a hiding place and attempt to assault the Handler.
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The Dog shall defend its
handler without hesitation by engaging in strong combat. The perpetrator/suspect
shall be armed with a simulated weapon such as a stick.
At some point during the apprehension, the suspect shall strike the
Dog twice sharply on the less sensitive parts of its body. |
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Now the release/outing shall
be evaluated. The dog shall continue in apprehending the suspect or
until the perpetrator begins to exhibit a distinct change of behavior
or is no longer resisting arrest.
Suspect shall clearly want to give up and show signs of extreme fear. |
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Suspect shall make defensive
gestures toward the Dog, as if trying to protect himself from further
injury. At this point the Handler shall out the dog.
When the Dog releases/outs, the person shall continue to act fearful.
His actions shall be vigorous and loud, but clearly fearful. Suspect
shall not, but neither be threatening. |
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At this point the Dog shall remain alert and quiet while the Handler
conducts a search of the suspect and places the individual under arrest.
The dog shall heel beside its Handler as the suspect is escorted to
the evaluator for remanding.
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Other Exercises:
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Indicating a hidden person by
scent or sound
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Pursuit Search
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Attack on handler/Master Protection
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Area Search
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Standoff
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Courage Test
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Building
Search
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