First of all, sorry Kevin for using your name in this post. I didn't want to add to your thread information that YOU are not looking for; but my question is somewhat parallel to yours; I just wanted people to know where this is coming from <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I noticed, from some replies, to the thread that Kevin started, a lot of problems stem from police dog handlers not being able to read their dog properly, etc. I am wondering (from the training standpoint, not court law) what should a civilian try to do to make themself a more eligable candidate for police K-9 services? I have not been accepted just yet, but am looking toward the future. Mostly I am just concerned about the old saying, "it's easier to build new skills, than break old habits". I am trying to learn as much as I can about police K-9 training styles but am weary of learning bad habits along the way...
I'm hoping to draw on the experience of others in order to better prepare myself for my chosen career path, as the next generation of law enforcement and protection services. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
So...for any veteran officers reading this, do you have any "if only I.." or "I should've.." that someone in my position now, might benefit from?
Thanx for any advice.