The Belgian Malinois, prized for its obedience in training and high energy levels, is becoming an increasingly popular breed in North American police departments. The United States Secret Service and the United States Armed Forces also use the Malinois extensively as a working dog. Jan Kaldenbach, a former dog handler and police officer, is a top breeder of Malinois and has supplied dogs to a number of police departments in North America. In this guide, he outlines the basics in selecting and training a Malinois as a police service dog.Readers will learn:
How to choose the right Malinois puppy or adult dog.Introductory training techniques.Basic equipment requirements and commands.The fundamentals of the Royal Dutch Police Dog Association (KNPV) Inspection Program, which provides an excellent basis for future K9 training.
- ISBN10 1550591517
- ISBN13 9781550591514
- Publish Date 1 January 1997
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 February 2015
- Publish Country CA
- Publisher Brush Education Inc
- Imprint Detselig Enterprises Ltd ,Canada
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English