Police Dog Scaling Fence 8 ft. 6 in. High 



2. Search for object left by a stranger on a trail 500 yards long, and barking at 

 the trailer when found. This is done both with the dog free and also when on leash 

 ten yards long, and it is particularly desirable that the dog be taught to bark on 

 finding the object or person discovered. 



The protective work comprises : 



1. Scouting over ground and barking at any large object found. The dog follows 

 the direction indicated by the guide and covers the ground carefully, searching every 

 nook and corner not so as to encircle the guide at a short distance. Three hiding 

 places are provided. As soon as the dog finds the hidden person he is taught to watch 

 him and by barking attract the guide's attention. 



2. Transporting "prisoner" without nipping. When found, the dog follows behind 

 the "prisoner" quietly without barking or nipping. Any object dropped inconspicu- 

 ously must be picked up at once by the dog and brought to the guide, then continue 

 the transport without waiting for the command. If the "prisoner" attempts to escape, 

 or attacks the guide, the dog must attack him immediately, without waiting for com- 

 mand to do so. During these attacks the "prisoner" shoots twice into the air. 



3. Watching the "prisoner" quietly when latter is quiet. 



4. Arresting and holding the "prisoner" on attempted flight. The "prisoner" 

 attempts to drive the dog away with blows or a whip or by throwing pieces of wood 

 at him. The dog must watch him alone and twice stop an attempted flight. As soon 

 as the "prisoner" is quiet the dog must leave him alone and watch him until the 

 guide returns. 



A high percentage of points are given for general obedience. 



The whole attitude of the dog is taken into consideration especially between the 

 different exercises if he remains at heel ; also how he controls himself between the 

 exercises toward the "prisoner," and whether he needs holding in check by the collar 

 and in other ways indicates that he understands when he is on duty and when he is not. 



Unquestionably these trials throw a good deal of light on the training of dogs 

 used by the Continental nations for war purposes as well as for police work, and it is 

 hoped that greater facilities will be given for such in other parts of the world. 



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