April 29, 2011
I work as a correctional officer with a dog. My 3 year old Lab-mix has started to show signs of being nervous about going into cells. What can I do?
Full Question:
Sir,My K-9 is a Lab-X, 3 years old and has been working drugs for approximately two years. Since I work for the Department of Corrections, our searches include a lot of cells and open bay type dormitories. My dog recently has been showing signs of being afraid and timid upon entering these dormitories, appearing to be more concerned with the sounds and movements around him than the actual search of the buildings. Do you have any suggestions or training ideas to help me with this problem. Anything on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Ed's Answer:
Back the training up and work scratch boxes with him. Put the scratch boxes just outside the cells – then in the cells. Do a ton of drive building exercises in the cells.
You may also want to have him checked medically. See if he has worms, take his temp (it should be 101 degrees). Have a vet go over him to rule everything out.
To be totally honest – if a dog had correct nerves and correct drive it would never do this. If he is medically OK and still does this – get another dog.
You may also want to have him checked medically. See if he has worms, take his temp (it should be 101 degrees). Have a vet go over him to rule everything out.
To be totally honest – if a dog had correct nerves and correct drive it would never do this. If he is medically OK and still does this – get another dog.
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