4. Arresting and holding the “prisoner” on attempted flight. The
“prisoner” attempts to drive the dog away with blows or a whip or by
throwing pieces of wood at him. The dog must watch him alone and twice
stop an attempted flight. As soon as the “prisoner” is quiet the dog
must leave him alone and watch him until the guide returns.
A high percentage of points are given for general obedience.
The whole attitude of the dog is taken into consideration especially
between the different exercises if he remains at heel; also how he
controls himself between the exercises toward the “prisoner,” and
whether he needs holding in check by the collar and in other ways
indicates that he understands when he is on duty and when he is not.
Unquestionably these trials throw a good deal of light on the training
of dogs used by the Continental nations for war purposes as well as for
police work, and it is hoped that greater facilities will be given for
such in other parts of the world.