In Protection Scenario - Whom Will The Dog Attack?

Handlers lose bites—not because they train too little, but because they train the wrong picture. In this video, we break down how working dogs actually select targets: the closest, the thing that moves, and what sticks out (often the offending/weapon arm). We contrast prey vs. defense drive, show where equipment orientation and familiar decoys mislead dogs, and explain why a dog that slaloms through crowds in training can mis-target on the street. You’ll also see why long-line control matters during tracks, when to go off-leash, and how to perform a physical lift-off instead of stacking verbal “outs” that get you hammered in court. Plus: Israeli-style posture targeting (standing vs. prone), handler geometry (no friendlies in the half-circle), and why some dogs won’t out after a real fight.

Join my teaching membership Behavior Modification & No Nonsense (Out of Drive) Obedience Dog Training. To learn more click here
https://www.alpinek9real.com/

To Purchase Instructional Videos: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.alpinek9real.com/personal...

Call or email Hans if you are interested in a puppy or adult dog :

(602) 332 - 4404 Alpinek9@yahoo.com
Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:   / 443424269392662  


Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: why targeting fails in real life
01:00 – Closest, moving, sticks-out: 3 instincts that drive bites
02:30 – Redirection risks: when bystanders appear
04:00 – Sport vs street: equipment orientation & familiar decoys
06:00 – Hostage example: posture targeting in Israel
07:30 – Long line vs off-leash: handler control & safety
09:30 – Lift-off vs verbal “out” (legal realities)
11:30 – Real fight stories: why dogs change after first hit
13:00 – Certification traps vs real training
15:00 – Key takeaways & handler mindset
16:30 – Resources, AlpineK9 manual & membership