K9 Aggression Control: Teaching the "Out"

113 Pages·2017·2.61 MB·English

by  Mackenzie

K9 AGGRESSION CONTROL
K9 Professional Training Series
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K9 AGGRESSION CONTROL
Teaching the “Out”
SECOND EDITION
Dr. Stephen A. Mackenzie
K9 Professional Training Series
Copyright © 2017 Stephen A. Mackenzie
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control: teaching the out / Stephen A. Mackenzie. — Second edition.
(K9 professional training series) Revision of: Aggression control : teaching the out /
Stephen Mackenzie. — Calgary : Detselig Enterprises Ltd., ©2009. Issued in print and
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Dedication
To Rusty, a half-Labrador, half–Irish setter, who saved a
young boy’s life by retrieving him out of Lake Samamish,
WA, in the early 1950s. Rusty is long gone now, but
because of him the little boy grew up to write this book.
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Contents
Acknowledgements .........................................................................viii
1 Selecting the Correct Dog and the Yerkes-Dodson Law ..............1
2 Obedience and Choosing a Method ............................................ 10
3 Indicating without Biting ............................................................... 24
4 The Self Out ........................................................................................34
5 The Muzzle .........................................................................................49
6 Toys and Games ................................................................................57
7 Decoys and Equipment ...................................................................79
8 Problem Solving ................................................................................87
Index ................................................................................................... 96
About the Author ............................................................................101
Acknowledgements
The author is indebted to the following: William Nott Jr., John
Brannon, and Franco Angelini for sharing their personal adapta-
tions of the author’s original methods; and John Johnston of Ace
K9, Lisa Brannon of Shallow Creek Kennels, Lauren Anderson of
Equine Exposures, Franco Angelini, and James Cortina for pro-
viding photographs.
Disclaimer
While the contents of this book are based on substantial experience
and expertise, working with dogs involves inherent risks, especially
in dangerous settings and situations. Anyone using approaches
described in this book does so entirely at their own risk and both
the author and publisher disclaim any liability for any injuries or
other damage that may be sustained.