Discover the roots of todays behavioral training methods which includes such concepts as seeing the world from a dog’s point of view, utilizing instinctual behavior in training, how to use primary and secondary reinforcers, and using inducement vs compulsion. This reprint of the classic work on dog training by German Konrad Most is the foundation for modern dog training.

An important new book on training dogs for police work. Extensive up to date information on building, narcotic and evidence searches. How to develop and maintain a K9 program and an excellent section on search and rescue techniques. This is a must-have reference!

A manual for beginning or experienced trainers. Includes requirements, choosing the dog, testing the dog's personality, training methods for different types of dogs, scenario training, on-scene conduct, problem-solving, more.

Originally published in 1934, this is the first scientific study to attempt to understand how to breed dogs, primarily German Shepherds, of superior intelligence, disposition, and physique for use in a wide variety of working dog capacities. Todays dog fancier will gain insight into early selective breeding research.

Training of working dogs in Protection Work. Gives equal consideration to the duties of handler, dog, and helper; covers various drives and ethological terms, and the methods through which dogs learn. There is also detailed instruction on the practical aspects of training dogs in protection work.

In a disaster, a trained search and rescue dog can greatly increase the chances of victims being found in time and rescued. This book outlines a new method of training SAR dogs developed by the authors in Austria.

A complete manual of theory and training for the professional tracking dog (Schutzhund or police).

Detailed and well illustrated book for teaching your dog to track. Excellent section on conditioning and reinforcement.

Explains Schutzhund and its components including philosophy and training techniques for all activities. Overview of the sport.

Concepts and details needed to take a working dog trainer to advanced levels of competition or certification.

Comprehensive guide to the selection and training of dogs for protection work. Examines obedience, protection and tracking, condemns the use of abusive techniques, tackles popular misconceptions.

Understand the process of selecting and training the working Narcotic Detection Dog.

How to understand canine paralanguage and use your body to communicate with the dog. Different types of natural dog aggression and how to use the dog's language to trigger the useful types without being abusive.

A guideline for training and maintenance of the trailing dog. A combination of personal training experience, working knowledge of trailing dogs and training methods and tips from around the nation which have proven to be sound and reliable.

Anine intelligence, perception of odors; the nose and how it works; the right dog and handler for the job; tracking; drug detection; suspect discrimination, case files.

Observations on canine policing. Provides a psychologist's perspective on K9 policing gained through participant-observation research.

Selection, training, and use of dogs for man trailing, cadaver recovery, and arson work. Positive no-force techniques.

An exciting look at how a canine becomes a manstopper, and a guide to selecting a breed and personality to suit your needs in a canine guardian.

This is the story of one man's struggle to develop the British War Dog School.

Takes the participant through all phases of training including many of the common difficulties encountered. Prepares the tracker for Tracking Dog and Tracking Dog Excellent tests.

How-to manual for trackers! Includes certification, what to expect at a test, scent theory, variable surface tracking, sources of equipment.

Component training is widely recognized as THE way to teach Variable Surface Tracking. This method works equally well for dogs that have already achieved Tracking Dog or Tracking Dog Excellent titles or for beginning trackers.

A classic is available again! A must for anyone who wants their dog to be successful in tracking. From the master, Glen Johnson.

A thorough review of tracking theory and method. Excellent section on the scientific qualities of scent - how dogs smell and the environmental factors that affect scent.

Teaches what it takes to train a true canine hero. The emphasis is on handler and unit training, but principles of obedience as well as handler readiness and equipment are explored.

Sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs for the location of human remains.

Practical advice on every facet of training dogs for this vital work, from choosing dogs to training tracklayers, from basic training to training with complex search scripts. It is geared to preparing dog and handler for real search situations.

Based on scientific knowledge of dog scent discrimination capabilities, careful training, precise use of scent evidence and comparison samples, and detailed record-keeping on the dog and scent discrimination exercises, law enforcement can present evidence that will stand up in court.