10. Going ahead. The guide walks across the trial ground with the dog at
heel. On command the dog runs ahead in the direction given to a distance
of about 30 yards. He shall “drop” immediately on command and stay there
until told to rise.
11. Lying down. The dog is shown free in this exercise and immediately
on command he must rise and go away.
The detective work is conducted as follows:
1. Searching for objects left by a stranger at the end of a trail of 250
yards long and half an hour old. The trailer proceeds on a track,
directed by the judge, walk at his natural pace and at the end of the
trail stand still for one minute, wipe his feet well on the ground,
place the object between his footprints and then take the shortest cut
to a place again directed by the judge. An interesting variation of this
is provided by the object being placed thirty yards away from the end of
trail and at right angles thereto.
[Illustration:
_Police Dog Scaling Fence 8 ft. 6 in. High_
]
2. Search for object left by a stranger on a trail 500 yards long, and
barking at the trailer when found. This is done both with the dog free
and also when on leash ten yards long, and it is particularly desirable
that the dog be taught to bark on finding the object or person
discovered.
The protective work comprises:
1. Scouting over ground and barking at any large object found. The dog
follows the direction indicated by the guide and covers the ground
carefully, searching every nook and corner not so as to encircle the
guide at a short distance. Three hiding places are provided. As soon as
the dog finds the hidden person he is taught to watch him and by barking
attract the guide’s attention.
2. Transporting “prisoner” without nipping. When found, the dog follows
behind the “prisoner” quietly without barking or nipping. Any object
dropped inconspicuously must be picked up at once by the dog and brought
to the guide, then continue the transport without waiting for the
command. If the “prisoner” attempts to escape, or attacks the guide, the
dog must attack him immediately, without waiting for command to do so.
During these attacks the “prisoner” shoots twice into the air.