210 British War Dogs 



watchmen, and owing to the dogs' keen sense of hearing 

 and smell, gives greater security than can be obtained by 

 men alone. 

 The presence of dogs becomes a well-known deterrent. 



(i) Selection of Dogs. 



The selection and training of dogs is undertaken by the 

 Commandant, War Dog School, Shoeburyness, who will 

 dispatch them on demand to complete an authorized 

 establishment. 



(2) Dogs on Wires. 



The best method of using dogs is to attach them to run- 

 ning wires placed along or around zones or buildings it is 

 desired should be protected. 



The wire can, if need be, be placed so that there is a con- 

 tinuous ring of wire, with one dog just able to meet the 

 next dog at each end of its wire. This is the most invul- 

 nerable method. 



There should be a clear space between adjacent runs. 



The run wire may be of light steel rope ; it should be 

 tightly strained between stout pickets about one foot from 

 the ground, and of suitable length, not exceeding one 

 hundred yards. 



(3) Sentry Duty. 



The approach of an intruder will be heard by at least 

 one of the dogs, which will at once give the alarm to the 

 others ; it is then the sentry's duty to at once investigate 

 the cause. 



(4) Dogs required. 



The number of dogs required will depend on the amount 

 of ground which requires protecting. 



(5) Kennels. 



The dogs should be provided with kennels of some sort, 



