ButchCappel
22nd August 2004, 12:33
The deterrent capability of a dog is our greatest asset. Usually a crisp appearance of obedience and teamwork will convince most punks that you and the dog are a formidable team.
Occasionally a situation like this will arise where more is needed.
This is where a quick aggressive "alert" command, as done in the K9PS "civil agitation" exercise can be applied.
Go to the back of the vehicle as close to the crate as possible. Fumble in your wallet and pull out a bill and say "hey man let me buy you a beer" one will come, quickly, with hand extended, smile from ear to ear.
As he gets near the truck, and in the dogs line of site, quietly alert the dog. From the vehicle your dogs' aggression should be greatly increased. The sudden explosion from what has been a quiet crate will stop his forward motion and remove smile immediately.
Quickly while all are now watching, and the first man is backing up, scream "He/She's breaking out" drop the tailgate and throw yourself in front of the crate door. Listen for the sound of breaking glass as beer bottles are thrown to the ground while several start into instant retreat.
Grab dogs collar as dog exits the crate, snarling and snapping, and hits the ground trying to get to the rapidly retreating bum. Make a big production of dragging dog to the passenger side door of the cab and throwing dog in. Walk to the garbage dumpster where the 4 men are hiding, and apologize, offering a 5 spot and explaining how vicious the dog is about its' vehicle.
Turn and proceed to the store between pumps 8,7,6 and pumps 9, 10 & 11, Shrug and sort of apologize to the people at these pumps, as they have now quit pumping gas, and are watching your truck for you, while you go in and pay the clerk.
Listen Well, Bite Hard (think fast)!
Occasionally a situation like this will arise where more is needed.
This is where a quick aggressive "alert" command, as done in the K9PS "civil agitation" exercise can be applied.
Go to the back of the vehicle as close to the crate as possible. Fumble in your wallet and pull out a bill and say "hey man let me buy you a beer" one will come, quickly, with hand extended, smile from ear to ear.
As he gets near the truck, and in the dogs line of site, quietly alert the dog. From the vehicle your dogs' aggression should be greatly increased. The sudden explosion from what has been a quiet crate will stop his forward motion and remove smile immediately.
Quickly while all are now watching, and the first man is backing up, scream "He/She's breaking out" drop the tailgate and throw yourself in front of the crate door. Listen for the sound of breaking glass as beer bottles are thrown to the ground while several start into instant retreat.
Grab dogs collar as dog exits the crate, snarling and snapping, and hits the ground trying to get to the rapidly retreating bum. Make a big production of dragging dog to the passenger side door of the cab and throwing dog in. Walk to the garbage dumpster where the 4 men are hiding, and apologize, offering a 5 spot and explaining how vicious the dog is about its' vehicle.
Turn and proceed to the store between pumps 8,7,6 and pumps 9, 10 & 11, Shrug and sort of apologize to the people at these pumps, as they have now quit pumping gas, and are watching your truck for you, while you go in and pay the clerk.
Listen Well, Bite Hard (think fast)!