This is a question I had for a specific person; however, I seldom see him around here much anymore, so I am hoping to solicit some thoughts or info from others.

I am in the midst of studying the Leerburg video: B&H Training for Police Service Dogs.

In the video during the segment regarding stick corrections (from the helper) I noticed that there were times when the helper pushed the stick into the mouth of a few of the tougher dirty dogs; the ones for which the lesser corrections did not acheive the aim (that aim being to correct for a dirty bite after the dog was already on the sleeve).

I was curious as to how this method is approached. For example, would one put the stick into the dog's mouth sideways to pry it off the bite, or perhaps straight in, to push the tip of the stick into the dog's tounge??? Or is this as simple as: ...depends on the dog...

I am trying to understand the level and application of these types of corrections.

As this video deals with advanced techniques and drives, as always please feel free to PM me if you'd prefer.

Thank you for your input,

This is not done much anymore - not with the qualityt remote collars on the market.

The helper is not trying to prey the mouth open - that would be impossible with a small bamboo stick. Its more to make the dog a little strssed by having the stick up against his teeth and gums - they just open their mouth.

This is best left to skilled helpers though