LEVEL 3 PROTECTION DOG
Categories: Protection Training
Course Content
Bite Development
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Starting Bite Work with Play
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Transitioning from Tug to Bite Sleeve
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Full Bite Sleeve Training
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Re-Grip Techniques
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Understanding the Decoy
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Manipulating the Dog Through Scenarios
Understanding a Level 1 Protection Dog
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Introduction to Protection-Dog Training
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Understanding a Level 1 Protection Dog
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Understanding a Level 2 Protection Dog
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Understanding a Level 2 Protection Dog
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What Level 3 Adds to Previous Training
HANDLER, INSTRUCTOR AND DECOY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Handler Responsibilities and Preparation
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Instructor Responsibilities and Decision-Making
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Decoy Responsibilities and Briefing
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Communication Between Participants
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Preparing the Training Environment
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Equipment and Pre-Session Checks
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Introduction to Protection-Dog Training
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Record Keeping and Assessment
Understanding GPK9 Stages
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Understanding Stage 1: Handler and Dog
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Understanding Stage 2: Handler, Dog and Decoy
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Understanding Stage 3: Dog and Decoy — Calm Behaviour Without the Handler
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Understanding Stage 4: Handler, Dog and Decoy — Non-Threatening and Controlled Behaviour
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Understanding Stage 5: Dog and Decoy — Non-Threatening and Controlled Behaviour
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Understanding Stage 6: Handler, Dog and Decoy — Threatening Behaviour and Controlled Bite-Work
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Understanding Stage 7: Dog and Decoy — Threatening Behaviour and Controlled Bite-Work
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Understanding Threats and Threatening Behaviour: Recognising Calm, Concerning and Escalating Human Behaviour Across 24 Scenarios
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Street Mugging
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Attempted Kidnapping
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Vehicle Intrusion
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Farm or Rural Property Intrusion
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Garden or Boundary Intrusion
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Night-Time Intrusion
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Multiple Intruders
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Forced Entry
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Hostage Situation
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Attempted Physical Restraint
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Protection During Escape or Withdrawal
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Course Completion Principle
Stage 1 — Calm Socialisation With the Handler and Dog Only
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Stage 1: Introduction to Environmental Socialisation and Scenario Preparation
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Carjacking — Vehicle Environment Familiarisation
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Home Invasion — House Environment Familiarisation
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Extended Domestic Environment Familiarisation
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Vehicle Hijacking — Multiple Vehicle Types
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Public-Style Environment Familiarisation
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Armed Robbery — Familiarity With Relevant Locations
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Attempted Abduction — Routes and Vehicle Environments
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Child Protection — Familiar Domestic and Garden Environments
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Protection of a Vulnerable Person — Accessible Environment Familiarisation
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Assault on the Handler — Handler and Environment Familiarisation
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Assault on a Family Member — Domestic Environment Familiarisation
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Protection of a Third Party — Shared Environment Familiarisation
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Street Mugging — Street and Public-Space Familiarisation
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Attempted Kidnapping — Environmental Familiarisation Across Locations
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Vehicle Intrusion — Vehicle Exterior and Interior Familiarisation
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Business Premises Intrusion — Commercial Environment Familiarisation
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Farm or Rural Property Intrusion — Rural Environment Familiarisation
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Garden and Property Area Familiarisation
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Night-Time Intrusion — Low-Light Environmental Familiarisation
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Familiarity With Building Environments
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Hostage Situation — Confined and Enclosed Environment Familiarisation
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Attempted Physical Restraint — Safe Handling and Space Familiarisation
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Protection During an Escape or Withdrawal — Safe Route Familiarisation
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Completion — Environmental Confidence and Progress Assessment
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Stage 1 Completion Standard — Environmental Socialisation
Understanding Stage 2: Handler, Dog and Decoy — Calm Behaviour
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Stage 2: Handler, Dog and Decoy — Calm Behaviour
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Carjacking — Stage Two: Human Socialisation and Calm Behaviour Around a Vehicle
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Home Invasion — Socialisation Around Household Activities
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Home Burglary — Stage Two: Human Socialisation and Calm Behaviour Around the Home
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Robbery — Stage Two: Human Socialisation in Public Environments
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Armed Robbery — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Attempted Abduction — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Child Protection — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Protection of a Vulnerable Person — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Assault on the Handler — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Protection of a Third Party — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Street Mugging — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Attempted Kidnapping — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Vehicle Intrusion — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Business Premises Intrusion — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Farm or Rural Property Intrusion — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Garden or Boundary Intrusion — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Night-Time Intrusion — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Multiple Intruders — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Forced Entry — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Hostage Situation — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Attempted Physical Restraint — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Protection During an Escape or Withdrawal — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
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Programme Completion — Stage Two: Human Socialisation
Dog and Decoy: Calm Behaviour Without the Handler
Dog and Decoy: Calm Behaviour Without the Handler
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Introduction to Stage 3
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Carjacking Environment — Calm Observation Around a Stationary Vehicle
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Home Invasion Environment — Calm Observation Around a Familiar Home Entrance
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Home Burglary Environment — Calm Observation of Ordinary Property-Related Activity
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Vehicle Hijacking Environment — Calm Observation Around a Stationary Vehicle
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Robbery Environment — Calm Observation of Adult Movement and Conversation
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Armed Robbery Environment — Calm Observation of Human Movement
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Attempted Abduction Environment
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Child Protection Environment — Calm Observation of Ordinary Family Activity
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Protection of a Vulnerable Person
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Assault on the Handler Environment
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Assault on a Family Member Environment
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Protection of a Third Party Environment
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Street Mugging Environment — Calm Observation of Pedestrian Movement
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Attempted Kidnapping Environment — Calm Observation of Independent Adult Movement
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Vehicle Intrusion Environment — Calm Observation of Authorised Vehicle Activity
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Business Premises Intrusion Environment — Calm Observation of Authorised Workplace Activity
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Farm or Rural Property Environment — Calm Observation of Ordinary Rural Activity
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Garden or Boundary Environment — Calm Observation of Ordinary Property Movement
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Night-Time Environment — Calm Observation in Familiar Low-Light Conditions
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Multiple Intruders Environment — Calm Observation of Multiple Adults
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Forced Entry Environment — Calm Observation of Authorised Door and Window Inspection
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Hostage Situation Environment — Calm Observation of Ordinary Group Activity
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Attempted Physical Restraint Environment — Calm Observation of Ordinary Human Movement
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Protection During an Escape or Withdrawal Environment — Calm Observation of Movement Away from an Area
Stage 4: Handler, Dog and Decoy — Non-Threatening and Controlled Behaviour
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Stage 4: Handler, Dog and Decoy — Non-Threatening and Controlled Behaviour
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Home Invasion — Non-Threatening Behaviour and Calm Observation
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Home Burglary — Calm Observation and Controlled Human Movement
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Robbery and Personal Confrontations — Robbery
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Armed Robbery
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Attempted Abduction
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Child Protection
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Protection of a Vulnerable Person
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Assault on the Handler
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Assault on a Family Member
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Protection of a Third Party
Dog and Decoy Without a Handler: Obedience, Confidence and Independence
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Introduction
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Understanding the Place-Mat Reference Point
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Training Required Before the Assessment
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Understanding the Difficulties of the Test
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The Role and Experience of the Decoy
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Test 1: Verbal Intimidation
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Test 2: Simulated Intimidating Approach
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Test 3: Boundary Approach
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Test 4: Abrupt Gestures
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Test 5: Withdrawal After a Confrontation
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Assessing Confidence Without the Handler Beside the Dog
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The Handler’s Assessment Record
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GPK9 Assessment Principles
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Course Conclusion
Stage 6: Protection Scenarios, Threat Assessment, Controlled Bite-Work and the Law
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Stage 6 — Protection Scenarios, Threat Assessment, Controlled Bite-Work and the Law
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Understanding Stage 6 — Handler, Dog and Decoy
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Understanding Immediate Threats
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Observable Behaviour Versus Assumptions
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The Handler’s Responsibilities and Decision-Making
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The Dog’s Behaviour, Emotional State and Limitations
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The Decoy’s Role and Professional Responsibilities
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The Instructor’s Role in Professional Bite-Work
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Protective Equipment and Training Facilities
Professional Bite-Work, Safety and Exercise Management
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Understanding a Professionally Supervised Bite-Work Session
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Exercise Boundaries and Safety Procedures
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Recognising When an Exercise Must Stop
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Controlled Disengagement and Recovery
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Reward, Reinforcement and Post-Exercise Assessment
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Repetition, Progression and Individual Assessment
Vehicle and Car Park Protection Scenarios
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Carjacking Scenario — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Attempted Vehicle Theft — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Occupied Vehicle Confrontation — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Vehicle Intrusion in a Garage — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Vehicle Hijacking — Behaviour Assessment Drill
Residential Intrusion and Home Protection Scenarios
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Home Invasion Through a Window — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Burglary Through a Window — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Home Invasion Through a Front Door — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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House Burglary Through a Door — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Forced Entry Through a Rear Door — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Garage Intrusion — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Intrusion Through Patio Doors — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Intrusion Through a Side Door — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Entry Through an Open Window — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Night-Time Property Intrusion — Behaviour Assessment Drill
Commercial and Business
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Commercial Premises Intrusion — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Robbery at a Business — Behaviour Assessment Drill
Personal Safety and Protection of Others
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Threatening Approach by Multiple People — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Threatening Approach by Multiple People — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Attempted Abduction — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Child Protection — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Protection of a Vulnerable Person — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Assault on the Handler — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Assault on the Handler — Behaviour Assessment Drill
Immediate Threats and Legal Assessment
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Knife, Firearm and Other Weapon Threats — Behaviour Assessment Drill
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Multiple Attackers and Coordinated Violence — Behaviour Assessment Drill
The Law on Dog Bites in England and Wales
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Understanding the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 — Legal Responsibilities and Behaviour Assessment
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Understanding Reasonable Force and Self-Defence — Legal Principles and Behaviour Assessment
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Home Invasion and the Householder Provisions — Legal Principles and Behaviour Assessment
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Property Protection Versus Personal Protection — Legal Principles and Behaviour Assessment
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When a Dog Bite May Lead to Criminal Liability
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Civil Liability, Compensation and Financial Consequences
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Witnesses and Incident Documentation
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Evidence, Witnesses and Incident Documentation
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Court Proceedings and the Handler’s Responsibilities
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Explaining the Incident Truthfully and Accurately
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Explaining the Incident Truthfully and Accurately
Welfare, Risk and Professional Standards
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Physical Injuries Caused by Dog Bites
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Psychological Consequences of Dog-Bite Incidents
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The Impact of Poorly Managed Training on the Dog
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Public Safety, Bystanders and Uninvolved People
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Professional Conduct and Ethical Responsibilities
Stage Seven — Advanced Protection Dog Assessment
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Stage Seven Introduction and Training Structure
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Assessment Principles and Dog Welfare
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Communication and Positioning
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Understanding the GPK9 Rule and Its Exception
Handler and Dog — Calm Behaviour With Placemat
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Maintaining Position While the Handler Stands and Turns
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Maintaining Position While the Handler Walks Forward and Backward
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Maintaining Position During Sideways Movement
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Maintaining Position During Changes in Handler Height
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Maintaining Position During Handler Movement and Pauses
Handler, Dog and Decoy — Calm Behaviour With Placemat
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Maintaining Position While the Decoy Walks Past
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Maintaining Position While the Decoy Approaches and Withdraws
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Maintaining Position During Decoy Direction Changes
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Maintaining Position While Handler and Decoy Move Separately
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Maintaining Position During Everyday Decoy Activities
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Maintaining Position During Combined Calm Movements
Handler, Dog and Decoy — Non-Threatening and Controlled Behaviour With Placemat
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Maintaining Position During Changes in Pace
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Maintaining Position During Changes in Direction and Distance
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Maintaining Position During Controlled Everyday Activities
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Vehicle and Car Park Movement Assessment
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Residential and Home Environment Movement Assessment
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Commercial and Business Environment Movement Assessment
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Personal Safety and Third-Party Movement Assessment
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Combined Non-Threatening Scenario Assessment
Handler and Dog — Calm Behaviour Without Placemat
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Maintaining Position Without the Placemat
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Maintaining Position During Handler Movement Without the Placemat
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Maintaining Position During Changes in Handler Position Without the Placemat
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Maintaining Position During Combined Handler Movements Without the Placemat
Handler, Dog and Decoy — Calm Behaviour Without Placemat
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Maintaining Position While the Decoy Moves Without the Placemat
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Maintaining Position During Handler and Decoy Movement Without the Placemat
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Maintaining Position During Combined Calm Activities Without the Placemat
Threatening Behaviour — Recognition and Controlled Assessment Without Placemat
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Distinguishing Observable Behaviour From Assumed Intent
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The GPK9 Rule and Its Exception in Scenario Assessment
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Non-Contact Threat Simulation and Dog Stability
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Handler Decision-Making During Changing Circumstances
Stage Six Scenario Assessment Without Placemat
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Vehicle and Car Park Scenarios
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Residential and Home Environment Scenarios
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Commercial and Business Scenarios
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Personal Safety and Protection of Others
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Immediate Threats and Legal Understanding
Bite-Work Governance and Response Assessment
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Command, Control and Handler Responsibility
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Commands and Safe Disengagement
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Welfare, Risk and Professional Standards
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Independent Observation and Incident Recording
Final Stage Seven Assessment
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Final Stage Seven Assessment
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Movement Assessment With Placemat
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Calm Movement Assessment Without Placemat
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Combined Stage Six Scenario Assessment
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Controlled Threat Simulation Assessment
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Dog Welfare and Recovery Review
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Stage Seven Behaviour Review