Leash handling skills of the human holding the leash are often overlooked when it comes to how a dog behaves on leash. You'll hear many humans say, "My dog is terrible on leash," which usually means the human doesn't have good leash handling skills, causing the dog to behave poorly on leash. Understanding the body mechanics of a dog is very helpful in learning how to move with a dog. Here, I am showing how to move into a dog to get them to move while still staying at your side. Luckily, we have

Back to Basics In security dog handling, the basics—obedience, focus, and commands—are the foundation for success. No matter how advanced your skills or experience, revisiting these essentials is vital to maintaining control, safety, and effectiveness in every situation. Foundation skills are the bedrock of advanced techniques like obedience, detection and controlled aggression, the presence of violent intent. Without a strong grasp of the basics, even the most trained dog can falter under press