Security dogs are extremely hardworking and well respected in the working dog world. They do everything in their power to keep us safe. But what exactly do they do?
In this blog, we will go over what security dogs do and how they are trained.
What Do Security Dogs Do?
No matter what role or field a dog may specialise in, they all serve the same purpose: to protect and serve. They are a vital component when it comes to enforcing a dangerous situation. They are the first ones in, ready to operate and figure out what’s wrong. The wide array of tasks that they can complete allow them to be of exceptional use to their partners.
What Jobs Do Security Dogs Have?
There are many different roles that a dog can take on, ranging from tracking explosives, sniffing out hazardous scents and taking down criminals. Regardless of how difficult a task may be, the dogs are always down to serve and protect.
Some of these jobs include:
Scent Tracking – Scent tracking dogs can help track down suspects on the run. They can even search for missing people by utilising the 200 million scent receptors in their nose. This ability enables them to take on a crucial role during investigations.
Search & Detect – This is the aspect where dogs are trained to learn specific scents such as drugs, living crops, explosives and so on. Once they have undergone this vigorous training, they are equipped with incredible senses that can smell scents from incredible distances.
Public Enforcement – These are dogs that will roll alongside a specific officer. They tend to grow a bond with its owner and work best with them. You will find these dogs alongside an officer throughout the day. They may also go to schools, libraries and so on to spread awareness.
Search & Rescue – Search and rescue dogs can find trapped and injured humans and alert them to their respective owners. They can fit into areas that we otherwise couldn’t, allowing for maximum efficiency when it comes to covering all the grounds of an incident.
How Are Security Dogs Trained?
As police dogs are expected to operate with extreme precision, they go through significant amounts of training to become professionals.
They are usually bought as pups and raised a certain way, in a certain area, or will arrive as adults with canine obedience.
Once a dog has mastered canine obedience, they will go on to train in their respective field for 6-12 months. Once they have completed this training, they will practice what they have learnt in controlled settings.
All dogs are trained in controlled environments first, to ensure that they gain some relevant experience and know what to expect once they are thrown into the real world.
Once a dog has completed all of this, they will be considered official canine dogs with skilled owners to help further refine their skills.
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