War Dogs CJ II / Careers in K9 Handlers

War Dogs / Careers in K9 Handlers

War Dogs have been fighting alongside their human companion for many years. Since 9/11 the use of canines in combat has increased. Today, Military Working Dogs are serving with U.S. forces in combat.

The military trains dogs to be dropped into hostile territory from 25,000 feet in the air. To ensure their safety, they are given oxygen masks for high level jumps as well as helmets with video cameras for remote monitoring. The cameras beam back live TV pictures for troops to provide critical information and intelligence.

These military dogs are highly trained, invaluable assets in the war on terror, detecting enemy and all sorts of explosives. The dog’s keen sense of smell and hearing makes them far more effective at detecting dangers than humans.

Seal Team 6 utilized a War Dag during the Bin Laden assault. The dog was strapped to a team member and lowered into Bin Laden’s hideout from a Black Hawk helicopter.

Are you ready for a possible career in K9 handling? Individual Research Assignment Example follows…

QUALIFICATIONS for K9 Handler: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all law enforcement related duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position of K9 Handler.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITIES: Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret statutes, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to prioritize and organize assignments. Ability to write reports, warrants and citations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the general public. Ability to communicate with angry or hostile individuals.

K9 Training: OBEDIENCE Dogs are trained in Fundamental Obedience to a maximum proficiency level. Both on- and off- leash obedience are taught including sit, stay, down, heel, and recall. Handlers work obedience with their dog during the training period to establish bonding, proficiency, and control.

FALSE RUN The False Run is used to demonstrate total control: A trained Police Patrol Dog may be presented with a series of threatening or aggressive movements by an agitator and it is important that restraint is exercised unless called upon to react. A demonstration will show the agitator run at the dog: even though the dog will be highly excited, recognizing a perceived threat, it will not react until commanded to do so. The dog will stay beside the handler even if the agitator runs away.

FELONY SEARCH Police Patrol Dogs are trained to guard an intruder while being searched for weapons or contraband. The dog will react should there be any indication of aggression towards the owner, or attempt to escape. The dog can be left with the assailant until help arrives. Handlers work with their K9s and trainers in felony search scenarios.

ATTACK Attack is the term used to indicate the response the Police Patrol Dog exhibits without hesitation when commanded (or from a direct threat) towards an assailant. The dog will continue to attack until commanded to terminate his reaction or until the assailant gives up. The Police Patrol Dog is trained to stay with the assailant allowing the officer to get assistance. Police K9 Handlers work with professional decoys on real life scenarios in a variety of settings.

SEARCH Police Dogs are trained in tracking and search in a multitude of disciplines, such as personnel search or article search in building, open- area or vehicle. Specialized training can be added for search of specific EXPLOSIVES DETECTION or NARCOTICS DETECTION. (See Dual Purpose Dogs for more information on Patrol / Detection Dogs.) Handlers train with their detection dogs in a variety of settings including building, vehicle, trailers, and open areas.

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Are you ready for a possible career in K9 handling? Individual Research – Go to BHS Fusion PP and Worksheet are both there. Research qualifications for the positions of: 1. K9 Handler 2. Training for the Dog