Books
K9 Search and Rescue
A Manual for Training the Natural Way
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
In the new edition of their bestselling book K9 Search and Rescue, they cover everything from basic training for search and rescue dogs to specific methods for each type of search operation, including wilderness searches and disaster scenarios.
K9 Personal Protection
A Manual for Training Reliable Protection Dogs
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
In this new edition, beginning trainers will discover basic principles and methods every trainer needs to know, while experts will learn a number of advanced techniques that will enhance their training.
K9 Explosive and Mine Detection
A Manual for Training and Operations
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
Enhance the operational capabilities of your K9 explosive detection team
K9 Drug Detection
A Manual for Training and Operations
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
In the fight against illegal drugs, a well trained K9 can be your most important asset. This book gives handlers and trainers the tools and knowledge they need to properly train and deploy a highly effective K9 drug detection team.
K9 Obedience Training
Teaching Pets and Working Dogs to Be Reliable and Free-Thinking
Susan Bulanda
Veteran search and rescue (SAR) dog handler and trainer Susan Bulanda shares the secrets of building an effective obedience training program.
K9 Aggression Control
Teaching the "Out"
Stephen A. Mackenzie
In this completely revised and updated edition, Mackenzie describes several different approaches for training dogs in aggression control and teaching them to release the decoy without using compulsion.
K9 Search and Rescue Troubleshooting
Practical Solutions to Common Search-Dog Training Problems
Susan Bulanda
Provides solutions to the most common problems SAR dog handlers encounter when training their dogs.
K9 Behavior Basics
A Manual for Proven Success in
Operational Service Dog TrainingResi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak, Simon Prins
The new edition of K9 Behavior Basics updates a classic title with new illustrations and an improved layout for easier reference.
The Malinois
The History and Development of the Breed in Schutzhund, Detection and Police Work
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
A comprehensive guide to the history and development of the Malinois breed.
K9 Teams
Beyond the Basics of Search and Rescue and Recovery
Vi Hummel Shaffer
A professional development masterclass for K9 detection teams and people who work with them.
K9 Scent Training
A Manual for Training Your Identification, Tracking and Detection Dog
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
A master class in a book for serious trainers, K9 Scent Training provides you with everything you need to know to build a successful scent training program.
K9 Schutzhund Training
A Manual for IPO Training through Positive Reinforcement
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak, world-renowned specialists in dog training, teach you proven techniques to train your Schutzhund dog in tracking, obedience and protection.
K9 Decoys and Aggression
A Manual for Training Police Dogs
Stephen A. Mackenzie
K9 Decoys and Aggression also describes drills designed to develop skill in the decoy. This book is the first to combine inter-species communication skills with the specific types of aggression known to be useful to police dog trainers.
K9 Investigation Errors
A Manual for Avoiding Mistakes
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
Internationally recognized dog handlers Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak present common K9 invesitgation errors and provide tips on how to make sure your work holds up in court.
The German Shepherd Dog
A Historical View of the Breed’s Development, Prime, and Deterioration
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak take fans of the German Shepherd on a fascinating journey through the breed’s history and development, from its origins in the 19th century to its spread around the world as one of the top working dog breeds.
Pyrenean Partners
Herding and Guarding Dogs in the French Pyrenees
Bryan D. Cummins, Patricia Lore
Go on an historical and photographic journey into the development and contemporary use of livestock protection dogs and herding dogs as they ply their ancient trade in the French Pyrenees today.
K9 Working Breeds
Characteristics and Capabilities
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
In order to understand people better, we often look to their past. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak show that the same is true for dog breeds. By taking a look back through the history of those breeds most active in K9 work, Gerritsen and Haak reveal why the traits of each breed emerged to make them world class K9 workers.
Colonel Richardson's Airedales
The Making of the British War Dog School, 1900-1918
Bryan D. Cummins
This is the story of one man's struggle to develop the British War Dog School. Author Bryan Cummins recounts not only Richardson's struggle, but also the history of war dogs through the ages.
K9 Complete Care
A Manual for Physically and Mentally Healthy Working Dogs
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
K9 Officer's Manual
Robert S. Eden
This guide contains comprehensive information on every aspect of the K9 unit, from administration to officer safety on the job.
The Malinois
Jan Kaldenbach
Jan Kaldenbach, a former dog handler and police officer, is a top breeder of Malinois and has supplied dogs to a number of police departments in North America. In this guide, he outlines the basics in selecting and training a Malinois as a police service dog.
K9 Scent Detection
My Favorite Judge Lives in a Kennel
Jan Kaldenbach
Renowned K9 trainer and handler Jan Kaldenbach delivers a concise, informative guide to the training and use of K9s for scent detection in police investigations.
Airedales
The Oorang Story
Bryan D. Cummins
he Oorang Kennels were without a doubt the best known Airedale kennels in North America. Bryan Cummins' in-depth research reveals the truths behind the Oorang legacy, and one man's dedication to the Airedale breed.
K9 Professional Tracking
A Complete Manual for Theory and Training
Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak
In K9 Professional Tracking, you’ll learn how to start a successful clean-scent tracking program from the ground up: how to pick the right dog, what equipment you need, how to lay a track, and which exercises work.
Police Officer's Guide to K9 Searches
Stephen A. Mackenzie
Stephen Mackenzie helps officers outside the K9 unit understand the proper use of dogs in police investigations. He describes the different situations in which a K9 can be helpful, how the dog functions during a search, and what officers can do before and during the search to maximize the chance of success.
