The Official U.S. Army Working...

This comprehensive manual provides detailed insights into the training methods used by the U.S. military for their canine soldiers. It serves as the Department of Defense’s primary resource for the care, conditioning, and training of Military Working Dogs, including those involved in high-profile operations such as the raid on Bin Laden.

The guide covers a wide range of topics, starting from basic commands like “HEEL” and “STAY” and progressing to advanced skills such as navigating obstacle courses, tracking, searching, and even attack training. It offers readers a thorough understanding of how the military develops its canines into some of the world’s most highly trained dogs.

Key sections of the manual include:

1. Veterinary Training Priorities

2. Principles of Conditioning and Behavior Modification

3. Patrol Dog Training

4. Clear Signals Training Method

5. Deferred Final Response

6. Detector Dog Training

7. Validation

8. The Military Working Dog (WMD) Program

9. Facilities and Equipment

Additionally, the manual covers various other aspects of canine training and care. This resource provides valuable information for those interested in understanding the rigorous training processes employed by the U.S. military to develop their canine units into elite working dogs.