A Feasibility Study on Training Infantry Multipurpose Dogs

Abstract

A 1-year feasibility study was conducted to train German Shepherds to detect simulated mines, trip wires, caches, tunnel openings, and ambushes while working off leash and to track and to attack on command. Selection criteria and special food reinforcement training methods and procedures used to accomplish the objectives are presented. Results of these efforts and important evaluation exercises are explained. Features regarded to be significant in training acceptable candidate dogs are discussed. It is concluded that the training methods used in the study are applicable in training dogs to perform a multiplicity of tasks that are associated with operational employment of small infantry units. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746998

Entities

People

  • Edward E. Dean

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Detection
  • Diagrams
  • Dynamite
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Land Warfare
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Dogs
  • Munitions
  • Personnel Management
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Trip Wires
  • Warfare
  • Wildlife

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