The K9 Handler: Part One

The dog is the easy part. You are not.

Most working-dog books teach the dog. This one starts with the handler, because the handler decides whether a powerful dog becomes a trusted partner or a liability. Written for the serious civilian owner, it goes from the decision to own a working dog through complete, gate-tested obedience.

• The emergencies to plan for before the dog comes home
• Reading canine body language and stress signals
• Selecting a sound dog and evaluating the individual
• The first six months: health, feeding, socialization and preventive care
• A complete obedience program: markers, recall, heeling and proofing