This training session was the transition from doing foundational training for muzzle attacks to using it for sparring. This transition allows us to see how the dog reacts to the decoy and how proficient he or she is in using the skills that they have learned. Muzzle training also enables us to set up real life scenarios without the need for protection equipment.
Muzzle attacks serve as a great tool for integrating protection skills for clients who do long-term maintenance training. It simply requires having your dog wear a muzzle for short periods in everyday life. In doing so, the muzzle does not alert the dog to a training session. The encounter with a threat is a surprise and outside of a training scenario. Therefore it is much more in line with a real-life threatening encounter.
When considering a personal protection dog, one of the most critical factors is the dog’s level of control and responsiveness. At CPI, we believe in training protection dogs to respond easily off-leash, in obedience, and on protection. Functionality is what we train for, and in most cases, having your dog on a leash when having your dog perform protection is simply not functional. Off-leash training is more than a convenience; it’s an important skill that will keep you safe and improves the bond between dog and handler.
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