Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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This is just a fond memory of mine, so I'm going to ramble a bit.
While I was still on active duty, they were trying to figure out how to combine SF teams and MWDs so that they could benefit from each other.
We set up a static equipment display and ran some demonstrations so that the dog handlers could see what SF did for a living.
We then got to sit in the bleachers and watch the MWDs do their thing, but first we got a long lecture about their capabilities.
So the head handler marches up in a fine Military fashion with his Mal, put the dog into a strong down, and then drones on about a bunch of information that we already knew about for what seemed like hours............ and in about 5 mins we started chuckling, then laughing out loud, to the head handler's dismay.
He couldn't figure out what we were all laughing about, until he turned around.......and saw his killer Mal chasing butterflies behind him.
That was one of the funniest things that I've seen to this day, it's a fond memory that I'll take to my grave.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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... So the head handler marches up in a fine Military fashion with his Mal, put the dog into a strong down, and then drones on about a bunch of information that we already knew about for what seemed like hours............ and in about 5 mins we started chuckling, then laughing out loud, to the head handler's dismay.
He couldn't figure out what we were all laughing about, until he turned around ....... and saw his killer Mal chasing butterflies behind him. ...
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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That is funny. Dog must have been bored with his speech, too! I bet his face was RED! I guess that means that MWDs are dogs first & killer dogs second. ha,ha.
This is just a fond memory of mine, so I'm going to ramble a bit.
While I was still on active duty, they were trying to figure out how to combine SF teams and MWDs so that they could benefit from each other.
We set up a static equipment display and ran some demonstrations so that the dog handlers could see what SF did for a living.
We then got to sit in the bleachers and watch the MWDs do their thing, but first we got a long lecture about their capabilities.
So the head handler marches up in a fine Military fashion with his Mal, put the dog into a strong down, and then drones on about a bunch of information that we already knew about for what seemed like hours............ and in about 5 mins we started chuckling, then laughing out loud, to the head handler's dismay.
He couldn't figure out what we were all laughing about, until he turned around.......and saw his killer Mal chasing butterflies behind him.
That was one of the funniest things that I've seen to this day, it's a fond memory that I'll take to my grave.
And this was before the "don't ask - don't tell" policy!! LOL!
Update: I have pretty much "cured" her of the fly chasing issue. Simply by challenging her more mentally, and letting her know that fly chasing is unacceptable.
A little obedience work and some thinking games go a long way with her. Much more so than simply running or playing fetch.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Update: I have pretty much "cured" her of the fly chasing issue. Simply by challenging her more mentally ... A little obedience work and some thinking games go a long way with her. ....
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