I guess if I had done a proper job in the video there would be no discussion like that which has taken place. This dogs' training was based in prey and focus work with the more advanced stuff to come later. I should have posted video of the dog doing civil work so there would be no question in his capability. He is, IMO still a little young to put alot of pressure on even though it appears he will be able to handle it. The last thing I want to do is ruin the dog and waste all the time I've invested. He has shown natural forward aggression on the sleeveless decoy already without having to be stung with a whip. Had Mike decoyed the same way without a sleeve present then it would have been clear that although he is a prey monster, for him it isn't all about the equipment.

Anyway, I didn't intend to cause a problem here. I assumed that given his age and amount of training,the knowledgeable folks here would see the potential this dog has even though the video was less than flattering. Mike's testimony is accurate.

My main goal is to find a working home for the dog as I am expecting a gaggle of pups in about 4 months or so. Also...my wife has threatened I would be the dogs' room mate if he isn't gone. She never wanted me to take this dog in the first as she had been bitten in the face by a Mal in the past. She likes the little bugger but cant get past the horror, which makes the dog a bit apprehensive around her.

I appreciate the critiques, but a good working home is the goal.

Howard

Anytime Sandy

Howard, sorry about the way the thread went,I hope you do find a great home for him.

Only six bite sessions!! He looks great!

Steve, Its true. He saw a sleeve for the first time just a few weeks ago. Hit it like a pro. Same with the bitesuit last week in his first time with it. Finding good decoys around here isnt the easiest so he isn't real experienced. The majority of work has been with a tug so you can imagine my being pleased when he first hit the sleeve well. Mike is the most experienced decoy he has seen and I was a little worried that he may not react well to a stranger, in a strange field, especially so early in the bite training.

Training session #7. Less focus on sleeve and more on the man. First ever runoff. Slight amount of defense work and sleeveless decoy (Ed Reyes). This video is a little better.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Howard/?action=view&current=BiteTrainingSession7.flv

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Howard/?action=view&current=BiteTrainingSession7.flv

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Howard/?action=view&current=Session7.flv

Doubled up on the last one.

He did good again today Howard, he's a fun dog to catch on the long bite, that hidden sleeve pinches

I'm even more impressed than I was the first time. Gotta say damn that's good.

What is he being trained for...Protection, Police, SchH? Or does it matter at the stage he's at? (Trying to understand the differences in training.) A PM is great if that's more appropriate. Thanks.

Hope you find him a great home.

I train police dogs and that is my mindset. He will be a great sport/PP dog if thats what someone wants. At this stage in the game he can go either way. The more time I put into him, the more he will be molded into a patrol dog. Right now he is being taught the basics in apprehension work and OB, articles and tracking.

Thanks Howard, that answers my question. I have a few other questions but won't use this thread to ask them. Perhaps I can PM you later (or start a new thread)....