CHARGE UNDER CONTROL

Even a controlled dog's attack requires the helper to stay concentrated and strong

The police dogs demonstrations have become one of the  traditional highlights of the Targi Kielce's International Pedigree Dog Exhibition. For many years specially trained dogs have assisted law enforcement officers in everyday patrols. The dog-policeman duos are always closely knit and their cooperation is based on trust. The exhibition visitors had the chance to see police dogs - obedient and responsive, precisely following their guardians' commands.  However a controlled attack attracted the most avid attention; the dog charging the helper. Each dog guides sometimes wears a special outfit for training purposes; being a helper is also part of police dogs-carriers' work.

The suit is thick and heavy -  said aspirant Paweł Siodłak. During the Exhibition Mr Siodłak presented his dog Fido -  but if the dog firmly snaps at it, we often get bruises on my hands.

A well-prepared police dog can effectively incapacitate a dangerous criminal thus frequent and appropriate trainings are important.

The 9th International Pedigree Dog Exhibition was also the stage for local police dogs presentations.