The Complete Military Working Dog Manual

Two books in one! The Complete Military Working Dog Manual combines the U.S. Military’s Dog Training Handbook and U.S. Army’s Guide to Veterinary Care of Military Working Dogs into one book.In the U.S. Military’s Dog Training Handbook, you will learn how to train your dog like the U.S. military. This is the official military manual used for training military working dogs (MWD). From teaching basic commands to navigating obstacle courses, tracking, searching, and attacking, this guide will show you how to turn your dog into a canine soldier.You will learn:Veterinary CarePrinciples of Conditioning and Behavior ModificationPatrol Dog TrainingClear Signals Training MethodDeferred Final ResponseDetector Dog Training Validation and Legal ConsiderationsThe Military Working Dog (MWD) ProgramFacilities and EquipmentSafety and TransportationOperational EmploymentContingency OperationsAnd more!In Veterinary Care and Management of the Military Working Dog you will learn how to care for your dog like the U.S. military. This is the official military manual used for training dog handlers on veterinary care of MWDs. From equipment and facilities to dentistry, this guide will educate on K9 well-being and veterinary care.You will learn:Equipment and FacilitiesPreventive Medicine, Deployment Issues, and Standard ProceduresEmergency MedicineCommon Medical ProblemsDiagnostic ImagingSurgeryDentistryPhysical ConditioningBehavioral MedicineDispositionNecropsy and Pathology SupportAnd more!This manual consolidates medical information, policies, procedures and regulatory directives specific to the medical management of MWDs into one document. Army Veterinary Corps Officers have researched, extracted, and compiled the material from a variety of references from all services and standards of veterinary practice within the United States. This book will not teach you how to be a veterinarian, but it will help you be a better dog owner. Read more